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At last, WA’s iconic North Cascades Highway reopens

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 15, 2026 The North Cascades Highway reopened on Sunday, restoring an economic lifeline for small communities east of the...

WA falls again in national education ranking

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 15, 2026 Washington state has slipped once again in a national education ranking. The new report from the Annie E....

Renton Gears Up for Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4

RENTON, WA — Runners, walkers, and families are invited to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4, 2026,...

WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook darkens

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 12, 2026 State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult...

Man Seriously Injured in Early-Morning Shooting Near Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man seriously injured in the early hours of June 12 near...

Renton Hosts USA vs. Paraguay Watch Party at Legacy Square

RENTON, WA – Soccer fans are invited to gather at Legacy Square in Renton for a lively USA vs. Paraguay watch party as excitement...

Renton Residents Asked to Set Out Garbage Carts Early Due to Extreme Heat

RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton is advising residents that residential waste collection services will begin earlier than usual on Monday, June 15,...

Ballmer’s philanthropy commits to funding 10,000 affordable housing units in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 11, 2026 The Ballmer Group is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to fund 10,000 new affordable rental homes...

Kent Police Encourage Accountability and Recovery Through “Fix It For Your Future” Campaign

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is encouraging residents to take proactive steps toward resolving legal issues and improving their futures through its...

Kent Police Launch Blue Envelope Program to Improve Traffic Stops for Neurodivergent Drivers

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department has announced the launch of the Washington State Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to make...

These new WA laws take effect Thursday

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 11, 2026 Over 200 new Washington state laws take effect Thursday. Among them are tax hikes, enhancements to the state’s...

Trump looms large as 11 candidates vie to replace Dan Newhouse in central WA

by Orion Donovan Smith, The Spokesman-Review, Washington State Standard June 11, 2026 MOSES LAKE – For the first time in a dozen years, Rep. Dan Newhouse...

Massive clean energy project caught in legal crosswinds at WA Supreme Court

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 10, 2026 Washington’s desire to accelerate clean energy development will be in the spotlight Thursday when the state Supreme...

Tukwila Police Highlight Multiple Incidents in Weekly Crime Report

Tukwila, WA — The Tukwila Police Department has released its latest “Incidents of Note” report, detailing several arrests and investigations that occurred throughout the...

Renton Police Warn Public About Fake CAPTCHA Scams Targeting Computer Users

Kent City Offices and Police Department Closed for Juneteenth Observance

Battle ramps up over WA ballot measure to bar transgender students from girls’ sports