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Pine Street Closed Between 4th and 5th Avenues; SDOT Advises Drivers to Use Alternate Routes

Seattle, WA — The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced that Pine Street is currently closed between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, urging drivers...

City of Kent Opens Registration for Free 2026 Civics Course “Kent 101”

Kent, WA — The City of Kent has announced that registration is now open for its Spring 2026 session of “Kent 101,” a free...

Renton Launches Holiday Food Drive and Shares Local Food Resources to Support Families in Need

The City of Renton is encouraging residents to help support community members facing food insecurity this holiday season by promoting a comprehensive list of...

Broken Water Main Forces Road Closure on E. Yakima Ave; Repair Time Unknown

The Yakima Police Department has announced the closure of E. Yakima Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street after a broken water main caused...

Bellevue Police to Host Holiday Edition of Women Empowered Self-Defense Workshop

The Bellevue Police Department is inviting women and their families to participate in a special holiday edition of the Women Empowered Self-Defense Workshop on...

WA lawmakers will gather in Olympia to gear up for 2026 session

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 28, 2025 How best to spend, save and raise money will be a recurring theme when Washington lawmakers convene...

Microsoft Warns Washington’s Tax Policies Could Push Jobs Out of the State as Tech Layoffs Surge

SEATTLE, Wash., — As layoffs continue to sweep through the Seattle-area tech sector, Microsoft President Brad Smith is issuing a stark warning: Washington’s increasingly...

Heavy Snowfall Hits Washington Cascades; Stevens Pass Leads With 12 Inches

SEATTLE, Wash., — The National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle reported fresh snowfall totals across the Washington Cascades following overnight snow from late Tuesday into...

Alleged gunman in National Guard attack came from WA, officials say

by Ashley Murray, Washington State Standard November 27, 2025 WASHINGTON — Two National Guard members remained in critical condition Thursday as federal law enforcement officials examined...

WA Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 26, 2025 Democratic state lawmakers are once again eyeing a statewide version of a Seattle tax on companies with...

Violent Felon Arrested in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District; Suspect Found With Machete

SEATTLE, Wash., — Seattle police officers arrested a 30-year-old violent felon early Tuesday morning after locating him during proactive patrols in the Chinatown–International District....

Kent Police Department Announces Progress in Dedicated DUI Enforcement Program

KENT, Wash., — The Kent Police Department reported significant progress in its dedicated DUI enforcement initiative, funded by a grant received in May 2025 from...

Washington Faces Wealth Exodus as Tax Policies Push High Earners Out

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state, long celebrated as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial success, is confronting a growing concern: a steady outflow of...

Washington Faces Wealth Exodus as High-Earners Depart for Low-Tax States

Olympia, Wash. — Washington is experiencing a concerning outflow of wealthy residents and high-earning professionals, raising questions about the long-term stability of the state’s...

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