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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...

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...

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