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Three People Injured in Early Morning Shootings Across Seattle

Seattle, WA — Seattle police are investigating multiple shootings that injured three people early this morning in different parts of the city. No arrests...

Woman with Fentanyl, Felony Warrants Arrested After Fleeing Police in Belltown

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old woman after she fled from officers in Belltown yesterday afternoon and was found in possession of...

Renton Police Seek Public Help to Locate Missing Woman

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ricketta Williams, a 38-year-old woman who has been reported...

South Africa Calls for UN Security Council Session Over Venezuela Military Action

Pretoria — The South African government has urged the United Nations Security Council to urgently convene following what it described as unilateral military action...

$2.5 Million State Aid Available for Flood Victims in Washington

Olympia, WA — Washington residents whose homes were damaged during December’s historic flooding can now apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help...

Propeller Damage Discovered on Walla Walla Ferry, Seattle–Bremerton Route Impacted

Seattle, WA — Washington State Ferries (WSF) has reported damage to a propeller on the Walla Walla, one of two vessels serving the busy...

Free Holiday Tree Recycling Returns in Renton Through January 16

Renton, WA — Residents in Renton can once again take advantage of free holiday tree recycling, as Republic Services resumes curbside pickup for unadorned...

Renton City Council to Kick Off 2026 With Swearing-In Ceremony

Renton, WA — The City of Renton will officially begin its 2026 City Council meetings on Monday, January 5, with a ceremonial start honoring...

Armed Man Arrested at Seattle New Year’s Eve Event

Seattle, Washington — Seattle police arrested a 21-year-old man armed with a shotgun and a handgun near the Space Needle during the city’s New...

E. Main Street Road Update: Closures Announced in City of Kent, Ohio

Kent, Ohio — The City of Kent has announced upcoming road closures related to the East Main Street construction project, according to a news...

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state

by John Stang, Washington State Standard January 2, 2026 Washington spent much of the 1970s trying to become a center for nuclear power, with plans for...

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 30, 2025 Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike. Those are just a...

Man With $210K in Warrants Arrested for Driving Stolen SUV in Belltown

Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old man early Monday morning after locating him driving a stolen SUV in the Belltown neighborhood. The...

Highway 2 to reopen west of Stevens Pass

by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard December 30, 2025 U.S. Highway 2 west of Stevens Pass will fully reopen by Sunday, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said...

U.S. to Revoke Passports Over Unpaid Child Support

Rajasthan Foundation Expands to U.S. with First Office Announcement in Seattle

Shooting Under Investigation in South Seattle