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Transparency battles are getting more difficult in WA

by Mike Fancher, Washington State Standard March 18, 2026 Protecting the people’s right to know in Washington state is a constant battle that is getting even...

Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing During Domestic Dispute in Chinatown-International District

Seattle | March 18, 2026 A late-night domestic disturbance in Chinatown-International District turned violent early Wednesday morning, leaving a man with serious injuries and a...

Kent Police Department Issues Warning Over Online Marketplace Scams

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has issued a public advisory urging residents to exercise caution when buying and selling items through social...

WA students attending private universities to see state financial aid cut

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 18, 2026 This fall, students in Washington who attend private universities and receive state financial aid will see their...

Westbound Lane Closure Announced on SE 240th St for Guardrail Installation

Drivers should expect delays as a temporary westbound lane closure is scheduled on SE 240th Street between 148th Ave SE and 146th Pl SE...

Cost of new I-5 bridge linking Oregon and WA doubles to $14.4B

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 17, 2026 The price tag to construct a new interstate bridge linking Washington and Oregon has doubled to $14.4...

WA is close to letting Rivian and Lucid sell directly to customers at showrooms

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 16, 2026 Rivian and Lucid could soon be able to sell cars from a showroom in the same way...

WA’s Joe Kent leaving Trump administration over war in Iran

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 17, 2026 Joe Kent, the former congressional candidate from southwest Washington, is leaving his post as the Trump administration’s...

Washington law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 14, 2026 Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the...

WA sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 13, 2026 Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set...

Silver Alert Issued for Missing 70-Year-Old Man Last Seen in South Seattle

Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 70-year-old man who was last seen in South Seattle, prompting police to ask the public...

Community Leaders, Prosecutors and Police Unite to Address Youth Gun Violence in Seattle

Nearly 50 community members gathered on March 4 for an important discussion focused on youth and gun violence, emphasizing collaboration and hope through community...

Winter Weather Update in Renton, Washington

City officials have announced that Maplewood Golf Course is closed today (Friday, March 13, 2026) due to ongoing winter weather conditions affecting the area. Despite...

Winter Driving Alert in Renton, Washington

Authorities in Renton are urging drivers to be extra cautious after several preventable collisions were reported early this morning due to snowy and icy...

‘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