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Kent Officials Take Oath Ahead of 2026 Council Term

KENT, Wash. — City leadership gathered this week as the City Clerk administered the oath of office to re-elected Mayor Dana Ralph, marking the...

Kent Issues Flood Alert as Crews Respond to Rising Water

KENT, Wash. — Ongoing flooding across Kent and nearby areas has prompted city officials to issue safety warnings, road updates, and important reminders for...

Rising River Forces Bridge Closures in Renton

RENTON, Wash. — Several bridges in Renton experienced closures due to rising river levels, prompting warnings from local authorities. According to updates from the Renton...

Kent Police Announce New Grant to Fight Speeding & Distracted Driving

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department has announced a new traffic safety grant opportunity aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving along the...

Train Incident Prompts Temporary Road Closure in Kent

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department announced a temporary road closure Friday after a train-related incident occurred along the BNSF railway tracks. According to...

Thousands under evacuation orders, as floodwaters crest in Washington rivers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 11, 2025 Washington state awaits an answer on its request for federal aid as it deals with unprecedented river...

Workaround will keep WA’s Pete Serrano in federal prosecutor job

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 11, 2025 Pete Serrano will continue to lead the federal prosecutor’s office in eastern Washington. He’s got two new titles:...

Burglary Suspect Arrested in Lake City; Police Say He’ll Be on Santa’s “Naughty List”

Seattle, WA — With just 15 days left until Christmas, Seattle police arrested a 34-year-old man in the Lake City neighborhood on Monday night...

Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Renaming

Seattle, WA — The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch will host a community celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, marking the 50th anniversary of its...

Renton Police Warn Residents of Holiday Mail Theft, Share Prevention Tips

Renton, WA — With the holiday season in full swing, the Renton Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant as mail and package...

‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency

by Bill Lucia, Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 10, 2025 As floodwaters swelled around Washington, threatening low-lying communities along rivers, Gov. Bob...

Flood Warning Issued for King County, Washington

King County, WA — A Flood Warning has been issued for the region, urging residents to exercise caution as hazardous conditions develop due to...

No toll boost for major Seattle route during World Cup

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 11, 2025 Drivers won’t pay higher tolls to pass through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle during next summer’s...

Sexual Assault Suspect Points Gun at Officers, Triggering Officer-Involved Shooting in Kent

KENT, Wash. — A 48-year-old Kent man is in custody after pointing a handgun at officers during an early-morning standoff that led to an...

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