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Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 3, 2026 A proposal to bar law enforcement in the state from employing former federal immigration agents hired under...

Man Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Stolen Car in Seattle

Seattle, WA — February 4, 2026 — Seattle police arrested a 45-year-old man early Wednesday morning after he fled from officers in a stolen...

Man Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting and Police Pursuit in South Seattle

Seattle, WA — February 1, 2026 — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man Sunday evening after a drive-by shooting in South Seattle. Officers responded just...

Kent Police Warn Residents About Targeted Phone Scam

The Kent Police Department has issued a public warning after a local resident was targeted in a sophisticated phone scam involving impersonation of law...

WA Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on big businesses

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard February 3, 2026 A year ago, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, signed onto legislation to create a statewide version...

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was ‘robbed’ of MVP, WA Senate resolves

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 2, 2026 The Washington state Senate declared Monday what many Mariners fans have been thinking this offseason: Cal Raleigh...

Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 2, 2026 Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system hit a record high in 2025. State lawmakers...

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Talks Super Bowl Bet With Boston Mayor, Hands Ball Off to Marshawn Lynch

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a friendly Super Bowl wager with the mayor of Boston during a press event this week, marking the latest...

Detectives Investigate Homicide in Downtown Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Downtown Seattle. At approximately 1:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...

Detectives Investigate Double Homicide in South Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating a double homicide that occurred Tuesday afternoon in South Seattle. Just before 4 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...

Seahawks Rally Announced at Renton City Hall

Renton, WA — The City of Renton has announced a Seahawks Rally set to take place at Renton City Hall on Friday, February 6,...

Illness sidelines chair of key WA budget committee

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 30, 2026 With a veteran Washington state lawmaker out due to illness, House Democrats are reworking leadership of a...

Kratom taxes and regulations weighed in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard January 31, 2026 Washington lawmakers are considering three bills to strengthen regulation of kratom, a psychoactive supplement sold at convenience...

WA legislator proposes solution to address vacancies by nonpartisan officeholders

by Erick Bengel, Washington State Standard January 30, 2026 Under Washington’s constitution, an officeholder elected to a partisan position who vacates their seat — through removal...

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