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Washington’s gender wage gap is widening, study finds

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 26, 2026 The wage gap between men and women in Washington is the second widest in the country. An analysis...

Bellevue Police Announce Officer Testing Opportunity at City Hall

Bellevue, WA — The Bellevue Police Department is inviting aspiring law enforcement candidates to take the next step toward becoming police officers by participating...

Rainier Avenue Upgrade Nears Completion in Renton

Renton, WA — The City of Renton has announced that Phase 4 of the Rainier Avenue South improvement project has reached substantial completion, marking...

Feds launch probe into Washington program to redress housing discrimination

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 25, 2026 Washington’s program offering no-interest home loans to residents harmed by historical discrimination has landed in the Trump...

Homicide Investigation Underway in Capitol Hill Apartment

Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on Monday afternoon. Officers responded around 4:10 p.m. on March...

NBA vote clears way for expansion to Seattle

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 25, 2026 After nearly a generation of heartache, the NBA is on the precipice of returning to Seattle. The league’s...

Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 24, 2026 Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson...

Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 24, 2026 Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington...

Road Closure Announced in Kent for March 25 Due to Asphalt Work

The City of Kent, Ohio has issued an official road closure notice for Wilson Avenue as part of scheduled asphalt work. The closure will...

Weekly Traffic Advisory Issued for Renton: Multiple Road Impacts from March 23–27

The City of Renton has released a traffic advisory highlighting several roadways expected to experience disruptions during the week of March 23 to March...

Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick

Kent police are investigating after an adult male was found deceased in Lake Fenwick on March 23, 2026. According to police, officers and Puget Sound...

Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure

Kent police say officers arrested a 45-year-old Kent man after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday morning near South 236th Street and Pacific Highway South. According...

New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding...

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism. To address this, Washington is establishing a...

‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoints Andre Sayles as Interim Police Chief Following Shon Barnes’ Resignation

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck