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Broken Water Main Forces Road Closure on E. Yakima Ave; Repair Time Unknown

The Yakima Police Department has announced the closure of E. Yakima Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street after a broken water main caused...

Bellevue Police to Host Holiday Edition of Women Empowered Self-Defense Workshop

The Bellevue Police Department is inviting women and their families to participate in a special holiday edition of the Women Empowered Self-Defense Workshop on...

WA lawmakers will gather in Olympia to gear up for 2026 session

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 28, 2025 How best to spend, save and raise money will be a recurring theme when Washington lawmakers convene...

Microsoft Warns Washington’s Tax Policies Could Push Jobs Out of the State as Tech Layoffs Surge

SEATTLE, Wash., — As layoffs continue to sweep through the Seattle-area tech sector, Microsoft President Brad Smith is issuing a stark warning: Washington’s increasingly...

Heavy Snowfall Hits Washington Cascades; Stevens Pass Leads With 12 Inches

SEATTLE, Wash., — The National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle reported fresh snowfall totals across the Washington Cascades following overnight snow from late Tuesday into...

Alleged gunman in National Guard attack came from WA, officials say

by Ashley Murray, Washington State Standard November 27, 2025 WASHINGTON — Two National Guard members remained in critical condition Thursday as federal law enforcement officials examined...

WA Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 26, 2025 Democratic state lawmakers are once again eyeing a statewide version of a Seattle tax on companies with...

Violent Felon Arrested in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District; Suspect Found With Machete

SEATTLE, Wash., — Seattle police officers arrested a 30-year-old violent felon early Tuesday morning after locating him during proactive patrols in the Chinatown–International District....

Kent Police Department Announces Progress in Dedicated DUI Enforcement Program

KENT, Wash., — The Kent Police Department reported significant progress in its dedicated DUI enforcement initiative, funded by a grant received in May 2025 from...

Washington Faces Wealth Exodus as Tax Policies Push High Earners Out

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state, long celebrated as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial success, is confronting a growing concern: a steady outflow of...

Washington Faces Wealth Exodus as High-Earners Depart for Low-Tax States

Olympia, Wash. — Washington is experiencing a concerning outflow of wealthy residents and high-earning professionals, raising questions about the long-term stability of the state’s...

Seattle Drivers Face $240+ Fines for Using Phones at Red Lights

Seattle drivers are being reminded that checking a phone while stopped at a red light can lead to a fine of more than $240...

Snowy Conditions Prompt WSDOT Warning as Plows Work Eastern Washington Roads

Drivers across Eastern Washington are being urged to use extra caution Wednesday morning as snowfall continues to affect road conditions. According to the Washington...

Elderly Cyclist Rescued After Crash on Sammamish River Trail Thanks to Rapid Response by Dispatch, Fire, and Police

REDMOND, WA — A coordinated emergency response helped save an elderly cyclist after a serious crash along the Sammamish River Trail on November 11,...

Car Seats Are Mandatory: Kent Police Reminds Parents to Protect Young Passengers

WA judge rejects bid to ditch description of income tax initiative’s budget effects

2 votes separate WA Democrats in Bellingham-area state Senate race