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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,...

Traffic Alert: Westbound Lane Shift and Bike Lane Closure on W Meeker St at Thompson Ave N

Motorists and cyclists should be aware of a westbound lane shift and bike lane closure on W Meeker Street at Thompson Avenue N. The...

Traffic Alert: Southbound Curb Lane Closure on 4th Ave S at W Gowe St

Drivers are advised of a temporary lane closure on 4th Avenue South at West Gowe Street. The southbound curb lane will be closed for...

Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Indio, California

INDIO, Calif. — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Indio, California, on Sunday evening, sending moderate shaking across parts of Southern California. According to preliminary...

King County Remembers Sheriff Louis Wyckoff’s Sacrifice 144 Years Later

KING COUNTY, Wash. — The King County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the legacy and sacrifice of Sheriff Louis V. Wyckoff, who died on January...

Portland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Stabbing Case

PORTLAND, Ore. — Detectives with the Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a...

An icy reception for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed budget cuts

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 19, 2026 Reviews are in for Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s debut budget blueprint. They are mostly two thumbs down. In...

Cops Catch Capitol Hill Bank Robber After Evidence Found in Goodwill

SEATTLE — A 49-year-old man is in custody this weekend after committing two bank robberies in the Seattle area, with authorities tracking him down...

Police Investigate Early-Morning Stabbing in Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood

SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman injured in the Belltown neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Just after 7:00 a.m., patrol...

Multiple People Shot Outside Hookah Lounge in International District; One Dead

Seattle, WA — A deadly shooting early this morning outside a hookah lounge in Seattle’s International District has left one man dead and three...

Seattle Winter Stays Mild as City Avoids Sub-40° Highs So Far

Seattle has reached a rare winter milestone, going deep into the season without recording a single daily high temperature below 40 degrees, according to...

City of Kent Promotes “Drinks in the Driveway” Community Program

Kent — The City of Kent is encouraging residents to sign up for its popular community engagement program, “Drinks in the Driveway,” as spring...

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

With rally and ‘listening sessions’, WA initiative supporters deliver their message