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City of Renton Opens Applications for Second Cohort of Resident Civic Academy

Renton, WA — The City of Renton is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Resident Civic Academy, following the successful launch...

NWS Warns of Potential Flooding as Powerful Storm Systems Move Into Pacific Northwest

Seattle, WA — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle is warning residents across the Pacific Northwest to prepare for a series of very...

City of Renton Urges Residents to Cut Holiday Food Waste as Part of 2030 Sustainability Goal

Renton, WA — The City of Renton is encouraging residents to take action this holiday season to help reduce food waste, as part of...

City of Kent Gears Up for Winterfest Celebration with Holiday Fun for All

Kent, WA — The City of Kent is set to welcome residents and visitors for a festive night of holiday cheer as Kent Winterfest...

Renton Police Release Sketch in Search for Serial Rape Suspect

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has released a facial sketch of a suspect believed to be responsible for a violent sexual assault...

Kent Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing 43-Year-Old Woman

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old woman who has been missing for several...

Police are failing to solve most violent crimes in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 5, 2025 More than half of violent crimes in Washington state are going unsolved. That sobering data point, shared with...

Large-scale solar farm in central WA gets green light from governor

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 4, 2025 Gov. Bob Ferguson has approved a 1,300-acre solar farm in south-central Washington, calling the project a “win...

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 4, 2025 A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms...

Steffanie Fain Elected to Represent King County Council District 5

KING COUNTY, WA — Steffanie Fain has been officially elected to serve as the King County Councilmember for District 5, with her term beginning...

U.S. Updates Nonimmigrant Visa Rules: Applicants Must Apply in Country of Residence Starting September 2025

NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. government has announced a significant update to its nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application policy, requiring most applicants...

Seattle Mariners Care Foundation Donates $100,000 to Northwest Harvest

SEATTLE, WA — The Seattle Mariners Care Foundation has donated $100,000 to Northwest Harvest, one of Washington state’s leading hunger-relief organizations, in a major...

USCIS to End Paper Fee Payments in 2025, Mandates Electronic Transactions for All Filing Fees

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major change to how immigration application fees must be paid, eliminating paper payment...

Seattle Mariners to Unveil Ichiro Suzuki Statue Outside T-Mobile Park in 2026

SEATTLE, WA — The Seattle Mariners announced plans to immortalize franchise icon Ichiro Suzuki with a statue outside T-Mobile Park in 2026, honoring one...

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