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WA Democrats won’t hold hearings on parental rights, trans athlete initiatives

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 9, 2026 Democratic leaders in the Washington state Legislature said Friday they have no plans to hold hearings on...

Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel

by Tom Banse, Washington State Standard January 9, 2026 A who’s who from Washington state business and Democratic politics on Thursday extolled the virtues of alternative...

Everett Police Chief Robert Goetz Officially Sworn In

Everett, Washington — The Everett Police Department has a new chief following a formal swearing-in ceremony held during the Everett City Council meeting on...

Burien Deputy Arrests Woman After Fentanyl Discovered During Downtown Patrol

Burien, Washington — A routine patrol in downtown Burien led to a drug arrest after a deputy observed a woman actively using drugs early...

Top Ferguson aide who went on extended leave to return in new role

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 8, 2026 A top adviser to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is back at work with a new title and...

ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 8, 2026 Despite vows to restrict immigration authorities’ access to Washington state Department of Licensing information, the data sharing...

ICE Agent Fatally Shoots U.S. Citizen During Minneapolis Traffic Incident

Minneapolis — A U.S. citizen was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent during a traffic-related incident in Minneapolis early January 7, according to...

As barbs fly and Trump wades in, a central WA congressional race heats up

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 7, 2026 Two years ago, Amanda McKinney, a Republican Yakima County commissioner, made a commercial endorsing Republican U.S. Rep....

SR 167 Express Toll Lane Extension to Open Jan. 12, WSDOT Announces

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced the extension of the northbound SR 167 Express Toll Lane, set to open on Monday,...

Kent Police Arrest 2023 Assault I Suspect After Flock Safety Alert

KENT, Wash. — Kent Police officers have arrested a suspect connected to a 2023 assault investigation after receiving an alert from an automated license...

How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 6, 2026 Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care...

Police Arrest Suspect in Capitol Hill Stabbing

Seattle, Washington — Seattle police arrested a suspect following a stabbing early Tuesday morning in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. According to the Seattle Police Department,...

City of Kent Residents Offered Free Flood Cleanup Assistance Through Crisis Cleanup Hotline

Kent, Washington — Residents in Kent affected by recent flooding can receive free assistance with home cleanup through the Crisis Cleanup Hotline, according to...

City of Kent Opens Applications for Parks and Recreation Commission

Kent, Washington — The City of Kent is now accepting applications for its Parks and Recreation Commission, offering residents an opportunity to play a...

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