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Initiative to repeal WA income tax would ax revenue, keep added costs

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 17, 2026 Democratic lawmakers in Washington paired their new income tax on high earners with a pledge to use...

Valley SWAT Arrests Robbery Suspect After Months-Long Investigation

Kent, WA – A robbery suspect accused of pulling a gun on a woman during an online marketplace transaction has been arrested following a...

West Fenwick Park Trail Closure Scheduled for Maintenance

KENT, WA — Visitors to West Fenwick Park should plan for temporary trail closures as maintenance work begins on Tuesday, June 16. According to...

$11M in federal aid for WA flood victims handed out as deadline passes

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 16, 2026 The deadline has passed to apply for federal assistance in response to Washington’s flooding last year, with...

Washington sued over assisted living spending cuts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 15, 2026 Faced with a budget shortfall this year, Washington Democratic lawmakers relied on spending cuts and other maneuvers...

At last, WA’s iconic North Cascades Highway reopens

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 15, 2026 The North Cascades Highway reopened on Sunday, restoring an economic lifeline for small communities east of the...

WA falls again in national education ranking

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 15, 2026 Washington state has slipped once again in a national education ranking. The new report from the Annie E....

Renton Gears Up for Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4

RENTON, WA — Runners, walkers, and families are invited to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4, 2026,...

WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook darkens

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 12, 2026 State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult...

Man Seriously Injured in Early-Morning Shooting Near Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man seriously injured in the early hours of June 12 near...

Renton Hosts USA vs. Paraguay Watch Party at Legacy Square

RENTON, WA – Soccer fans are invited to gather at Legacy Square in Renton for a lively USA vs. Paraguay watch party as excitement...

Renton Residents Asked to Set Out Garbage Carts Early Due to Extreme Heat

RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton is advising residents that residential waste collection services will begin earlier than usual on Monday, June 15,...

Ballmer’s philanthropy commits to funding 10,000 affordable housing units in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 11, 2026 The Ballmer Group is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to fund 10,000 new affordable rental homes...

Kent Police Encourage Accountability and Recovery Through “Fix It For Your Future” Campaign

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is encouraging residents to take proactive steps toward resolving legal issues and improving their futures through its...

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