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Renton Police Reactivate License Plate Reader Cameras After Policy Updates

The Renton Police Department has resumed operation of its Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras after a temporary pause to comply with updated state...

Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 22, 2026 When Jamie and Chris Thompson got married, they created a big, blended family. Chris had three children from...

Olympia knew Washington farming is in crisis, but did nothing

by Ben Tindall, Washington State Standard April 21, 2026 As the 2026 Washington state legislative session came to a close, there was at least one thing...

Renton Police Cancel Shred-A-Thon & Drug Take-Back Event

The Renton Police Department has announced the cancellation of its upcoming Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back event that was scheduled for this weekend. Officials...

WA Fish and Wildlife panel confronts high tensions and harsh testimony

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 20, 2026 Surly public comments are a staple of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings, revealing the deeply personal...

Demolition of WA Capitol office building gets underway

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 21, 2026 A long-vacant office building on the Washington state Capitol campus will soon be no more. The state is...

After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 20, 2026 Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two...

Woman Seriously Injured in Pioneer Square Shooting; Suspect at Large

Seattle police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the Pioneer Square neighborhood, leaving a 26-year-old woman critically injured. According to the...

WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found by a Renton dumpster

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 17, 2026 King County election officials want to know how a box of ballots wound up next to a...

WA police lag on required deescalation, mental health training

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 17, 2026 Washington law enforcement officers are way behind completing deescalation and mental health training required under the state’s...

Renton Police Announce Shred-A-Thon & Rx Drug Take Back Event for Safe Disposal

The Renton Police Department is encouraging residents to take part in National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day by attending a special community event...

Railroad Repairs Prompt Evening Road Closures in Kent, Washington

A traffic advisory has been issued by the City of Kent Government for the evening of April 18, warning residents about temporary road closures...

Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 17, 2026 An early fundraising leader has emerged from the crowd of candidates battling to succeed retiring Republican Congressman...

Washington state awards $56M for child care facility projects

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard April 16, 2026 Washington is pouring $55.8 million into early learning facilities across the state. Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the competitive...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters