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Coal power in WA Legislature’s crosshairs after talk of Centralia plant’s revival

by Tom Banse, Washington State Standard February 12, 2026 The Washington House of Representatives on Thursday approved a new coal tax that targets a single company. It’s...

WA lawmaker’s plan to keep used clothing out of landfills hits dead end

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard February 13, 2026 Washington could have become the second state in the country to adopt a framework intended to reduce...

Stricter standards for Washington sheriffs approved in state Senate

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 12, 2026 The Washington state Senate approved legislation Thursday to set stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs and other police...

Washington and other Democratic-led states drop lawsuit against Arctic refuge oil drilling in Alaska

by James Brooks, Washington State Standard February 11, 2026 Fifteen Democratic-led states have dropped a six-year-old lawsuit challenging the legality of a federal plan that allowed...

How WA lawmakers are trying to regulate data centers

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard February 11, 2026 With data centers expected to become the largest source of electricity demand in the Pacific Northwest, Washington...

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing at West Hill Apartment Complex

Kent Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide following a fatal stabbing early Friday morning in the West Hill area of Kent. According to police,...

After loss of tax credits, WA sees a drop in insurance coverage

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 6, 2026 About 19,000 fewer Washingtonians enrolled in health insurance through the state’s online marketplace amid the loss of...

Washington governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 5, 2026 With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Thursday with the league’s commissioner...

State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 5, 2026 Washington lawmakers are considering restrictions to keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property. Dozens of...

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 5, 2026 A 60-day legislative session can be a cruel thing if you’re hoping to see a bill passed. Many...

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing...

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch

SEATTLE — With the Seahawks set to return to Super Sunday for the first time in a decade, city officials are reminding fans to...

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

A 64-year-old Kent woman was killed Monday evening after being struck by a northbound BNSF train, according to the Kent Police Department. Officers were dispatched...

With rally and ‘listening sessions’, WA initiative supporters deliver their message

by Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Dori Whitford says she will travel anywhere to talk about the importance of keeping...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters