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Kent City Council Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor and Councilmembers

Kent, Washington — The City of Kent will host a Council Swearing-In Ceremony on Tuesday, January 6, welcoming newly sworn-in city leadership, according to...

Seattle Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Wanted Suspect in Harassment Case

Seattle police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Vanarth Price, a suspect wanted in connection with a harassment investigation, according to the...

Renton Police Search for Suspects After Shooting on NE 12th Street

Renton police officers, assisted by King County’s Guardian One helicopter, are searching for two suspects following a shooting on the 4400 block of NE...

Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

by John Stang, Washington State Standard January 6, 2026 Blanche Barajas and Gary Bode have very different ideas about fluoridation. She’s pro. He’s against. As city council...

$126M incentive program for zero-emission trucks nears launch in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 5, 2026 Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and...

Renton Opens Public Art Opportunities for Artists and Creatives

The City of Renton has announced open calls for artists and creatives, inviting individuals and community organizers to help shape public spaces and experiences...

TSA to Enforce REAL ID Requirement Starting February 1

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reminded travelers that beginning February 1, passengers without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification will...

Three People Injured in Early Morning Shootings Across Seattle

Seattle, WA — Seattle police are investigating multiple shootings that injured three people early this morning in different parts of the city. No arrests...

Woman with Fentanyl, Felony Warrants Arrested After Fleeing Police in Belltown

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old woman after she fled from officers in Belltown yesterday afternoon and was found in possession of...

Renton Police Seek Public Help to Locate Missing Woman

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ricketta Williams, a 38-year-old woman who has been reported...

South Africa Calls for UN Security Council Session Over Venezuela Military Action

Pretoria — The South African government has urged the United Nations Security Council to urgently convene following what it described as unilateral military action...

$2.5 Million State Aid Available for Flood Victims in Washington

Olympia, WA — Washington residents whose homes were damaged during December’s historic flooding can now apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help...

Propeller Damage Discovered on Walla Walla Ferry, Seattle–Bremerton Route Impacted

Seattle, WA — Washington State Ferries (WSF) has reported damage to a propeller on the Walla Walla, one of two vessels serving the busy...

Free Holiday Tree Recycling Returns in Renton Through January 16

Renton, WA — Residents in Renton can once again take advantage of free holiday tree recycling, as Republic Services resumes curbside pickup for unadorned...

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