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Cigarette tax hike still in play as WA legislative session wanes

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 4, 2026 Washington lawmakers are considering raising the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2010, to $5...

Republican newcomer will try to unseat Krishnadasan in WA Senate

by Conor Wilson, Washington State Standard March 4, 2026 Gary Parker, a restaurant owner and philanthropist, confirmed in a phone interview Tuesday he plans to run...

Ban on police face coverings in WA nears final passage in Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 3, 2026 A prohibition on law enforcement covering their faces, motivated by masked federal immigration agents, is one step...

Missing Vulnerable Adult with Dementia Last Seen in Auburn, Washington

Authorities are searching for a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen in the Auburn area and may be in need of medical assistance. According...

U.S. Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur Visits India to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership

The U.S. Embassy India has welcomed Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, during his official visit to India...

Low-Interest Disaster Loans Announced for Washington Flood Victims

Washington residents impacted by December’s historic flooding can now apply for low-interest disaster assistance loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The relief...

Bryan Woo’s Historic Streak Highlights Countdown to Opening Day

With just 25 days remaining until Opening Day, the Seattle Mariners are spotlighting a remarkable milestone from right-hander Bryan Woo. Woo etched his name into...

City of Renton Announces Traffic Impacts for March 2–6

The City of Renton has released a list of traffic impacts scheduled for the week of March 2 through March 6, 2026, as part...

More bills knocked out of running in WA Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 3, 2026 We’re in the home stretch of Washington’s 2026 legislative session. It means a near-constant culling of the legislation...

It’s lights out for WA Legislature’s effort to regulate data centers

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 2, 2026 Big technology companies scored a win in Olympia on Monday, as a sweeping bill to regulate data...

For Rivian and Lucid, path finally emerges for direct-to-consumer car sales in WA

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 2, 2026 Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to...

Robbery Turns Violent in Pioneer Square as Man Shot Over $20 Necklace

Police are investigating an early-morning robbery that left a 23-year-old man wounded in downtown Pioneer Square, according to the Seattle Police Department. Officers responded around...

What’s Happening in Renton This March

Renton, WA From family activities and cultural celebrations to community workshops and seasonal fun, March in Renton is shaping up to be a lively...

Renton Stormwater Project Honored with Engineering Gold Award

The City of Renton and contractor Otak, Inc. have been recognized with a Gold Award for engineering excellence for their Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility....

‘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