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Renton Police Warn Residents of Holiday Mail Theft, Share Prevention Tips

Renton, WA — With the holiday season in full swing, the Renton Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant as mail and package...

‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency

by Bill Lucia, Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 10, 2025 As floodwaters swelled around Washington, threatening low-lying communities along rivers, Gov. Bob...

Flood Warning Issued for King County, Washington

King County, WA — A Flood Warning has been issued for the region, urging residents to exercise caution as hazardous conditions develop due to...

No toll boost for major Seattle route during World Cup

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 11, 2025 Drivers won’t pay higher tolls to pass through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle during next summer’s...

Sexual Assault Suspect Points Gun at Officers, Triggering Officer-Involved Shooting in Kent

KENT, Wash. — A 48-year-old Kent man is in custody after pointing a handgun at officers during an early-morning standoff that led to an...

Armed Robbery and Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Multi-Agency Pursuit in Kent

KENT, Wash. — A 35-year-old man was arrested late Wednesday night after a violent armed robbery and carjacking spree that spanned multiple jurisdictions and...

Kent Police Highlight National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

KENT, WA – December 2025 — The Kent Police Department is recognizing National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, emphasizing the dangers impaired driving poses to...

Washington’s last coal power plant will transition to natural gas

by Joseph O’Sullivan, Washington State Standard December 9, 2025 TransAlta Corporation has signed an agreement with Puget Sound Energy to switch the last coal-fired power station...

Serrano out as federal prosecutor in eastern WA. But he could be back

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 9, 2025 Pete Serrano’s time as a federal prosecutor in eastern Washington ended Tuesday. His tenure with the U.S. Department...

Heavily Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Magnolia

Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old man for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Reckless Driving after he caused a multi-vehicle collision in the Magnolia...

Seattle Braces for “Atmospheric River” With Safety Tips From City Officials

As a powerful “atmospheric river” brings heavy rain and strong winds to Seattle, city officials are urging residents to prepare for difficult commutes, roadway...

Heavy Rains Expected as Atmospheric River Brings Flood Risk to Western Washington

A strong atmospheric river system is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to western Washington from Monday, December 8, through Wednesday, December 11, 2025, raising...

Renton Police Department Announces Winners of 2025 Battle of the Badges Holiday Lights Competition

The Renton Police Department, in partnership with Renton Parks and Recreation and the City of Renton, celebrated the winners of the 2025 Battle of...

Heavy Rain Forecast Prompts Storm Preparedness in Renton

The City of Renton is urging residents to prepare for heavy rainfall expected in the coming days, emphasizing the importance of keeping storm drains...

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch