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WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 27, 2026 For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling...

Everett Encourages Residents to Participate in Weekly City Council Meetings

Everett, WA — The City of Everett is reminding residents that civic engagement is more accessible than ever, encouraging community members to take part...

Renton Officials Reassure Community on Immigration Enforcement Policy

Renton, WA — City of Renton leaders and the Renton Police Department are reassuring residents amid growing concerns surrounding immigration enforcement. In a public statement,...

Tukwila Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Series of Traffic Stops and Criminal Incidents

Tukwila, WA — Tukwila Police officers made several arrests this week during traffic stops and patrol operations, recovering drugs, firearms, and impaired drivers while...

Kent Officer Assists Teen in Crisis, Police Share Resources for Parents

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is highlighting a recent incident involving a teenager in crisis as part of National Human Trafficking Awareness...

Traffic Alert: Lane Shifts and Closures on James Street at Washington Avenue N

Kent, WA – January 28, 2026 – Drivers should expect intermittent lane shifts and closures on James Street at the intersection with Washington Avenue...

POLICE SEARCH FOR STABBING SUSPECT IN REDMOND TRAIL ATTACK

Redmond, WA — Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a possible assault suspect following a stabbing reported Friday morning on a...

Kent Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect Following Incident at Public Library

Kent, Wash. — Kent Police patrol officers arrested a stabbing suspect Friday afternoon after a violent incident inside the Kent Library left an 18-year-old...

Woman Seriously Injured in Belltown Shooting Following Late-Night Disturbance

Seattle — A 19-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting late Friday night in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, prompting an ongoing investigation by police. Seattle...

SR 99 Tunnel Closed in Both Directions After Fire Incident

Seattle, — The State Route 99 tunnel was closed in both northbound and southbound directions following fire-related activity inside the tunnel, according to the...

Rivian pledges $4.6M for ballot initiative to allow direct EV sales in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 23, 2026 Washington state lawmakers have tried and failed to erase Tesla’s status as the only electric vehicle maker...

State senator is latest Republican to join central WA congressional race

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 22, 2026 Republican state Sen. Matt Boehnke announced Thursday he is forgoing reelection and entering this year’s race to...

Lawmakers look to reverse financial aid cuts for students at WA’s private colleges

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard January 22, 2026 Starting this fall, the Washington College Grant, hailed as one of the most generous financial aid programs...

Traffic Alert: Alternating Lane Closures on 124th Ave SE for Storm Line Installation

Drivers should expect north and southbound alternating lane closures on 124th Avenue SE, between SE 251st Place and SE 253rd Street, from January 22–28,...

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