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How Washington state lawmakers want to regulate AI

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 14, 2026 Yale Moon, a senior at Lake Washington High School, uses generative artificial intelligence in his free time...

Washington may ban sales of farmed octopus

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 15, 2026 Octopus is back on the policy menu for Washington state lawmakers. A bill to outlaw the sale, possession,...

Proposed ban on police face coverings gains momentum in WA Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 13, 2026 A ban on police face coverings has been one of the most talked about policy proposals in...

Felon Arrested in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District for Carrying Illegal Knives

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 39-year-old man on Jan. 11 in the Chinatown-International District after he was found carrying two illegal fixed-blade...

Kent Parks to Host 1st Annual Family Night Out at Kent Commons

Kent, WA — The City of Kent Government announced the 1st Annual Kent Parks Family Night Out, a free community event designed to bring...

City of Kent Offers Free “Talking Trash” Events to Help Residents Dispose of Hard-to-Toss Items

Kent, WA — The City of Kent is encouraging residents to clear out unwanted items through its Talking Trash events, a free community program...

City of Kent Encourages Residents to Prepare Homes for Winter Weather

Kent, WA — As winter weather approaches, the City of Kent is urging residents to take steps now to prepare their homes and reduce...

Intermittent Lane Shifts Planned on James Street at Washington Avenue North

Kent, WA — Motorists traveling on James Street at the intersection of Washington Avenue North should expect overnight traffic impacts due to upcoming fiber...

Man Seriously Injured in Shooting Near Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

Seattle, WA — A 27-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting early Saturday morning near the Chinatown-International District, police said. According to authorities, the...

Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled at W Meeker Street and Lincoln Avenue

Kent, WA — Motorists should expect daytime traffic delays at the intersection of West Meeker Street and Lincoln Avenue due to upcoming utility relocation...

Nighttime Lane Closures Planned at W Meeker Street and Washington Avenue North

Kent, WA — Drivers traveling through the intersection of West Meeker Street and Washington Avenue North should plan for nighttime traffic delays beginning this...

Felon Arrested for Drug Dealing in Seattle’s Belltown, Crack Cocaine Found Hidden in Underwear

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old felon Wednesday morning after officers observed him selling crack cocaine in the Belltown neighborhood. Additional narcotics...

Federal judge blocks Trump election order, siding with Oregon, Washington

by Julia Shumway, Washington State Standard January 9, 2026 A federal judge in Washington state on Friday permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a 2025...

Ferguson may have broken WA ethics laws allowing ex-adviser to fly on state plane

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 9, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson likely violated state laws by allowing his former top adviser, Mike Webb, to...

It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

‘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