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Renton Proclaims Sikh Heritage Month, Celebrates Vaisakhi Day

Renton — The City of Renton has officially recognized April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month, honoring the culture, history, and contributions of the Sikh...

Armed Robbery in Belltown Turns Deadly, Victim Dies at Hospital

Seattle, WA — A violent armed robbery in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood has been upgraded to a homicide after the primary victim succumbed to his...

Reykdal: Washington behind as lawmakers study school phone limits

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard April 11, 2026 The state’s school chief says Washington is falling behind a national push to restrict smartphones in...

Forest Service plans to close two research labs in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard April 10, 2026 The U.S. Forest Service research labs in Seattle and Wenatchee are targeted for closure, part of a...

Violent Robbery in Seattle: Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect

Seattle police are urging the public to assist in identifying a suspect involved in a violent robbery that occurred in the Pioneer Square area...

Kent Declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Honors Community Advocate

The City of Kent has officially proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during this week’s City Council meeting, reaffirming its commitment to supporting...

Kent City Council Proclaims Black Wellness Week, Honors Community Leaders

The City of Kent has officially proclaimed April 13–17 as Black Wellness Week, highlighting the importance of holistic health and cultural well-being within Black...

Frustration boils up after Ferguson vetoes two tiny grants in WA budget

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 9, 2026 A week after Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a nearly $80 billion budget, questions remain as to...

Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 8, 2026 Opponents of Washington’s new income tax law plan Thursday to formally launch their legal challenge to the...

‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard April 8, 2026 Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive year that part...

April Marked as Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Community Urged to Stand Together

The Kent Police Department has officially recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, aiming to raise awareness, support survivors, and encourage community action against...

Fatal Stabbing Under Investigation in Kent, Washington

Kent, WA — April 8, 2026: Police in Kent are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred late Monday night along West Meeker Street. According to...

Fatal Double Shooting Under Investigation in Kent, Washington

Kent, WA — April 8, 2026: Authorities in Kent are investigating a fatal double shooting that occurred late Monday night in a residential neighborhood. According...

Despite court ruling, WA still blocked from inspecting immigrant detention center

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 8, 2026 Washington state health inspectors have been trying for months to enter the Tacoma immigrant detention center amid...

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on West Seattle Bridge Under Investigation

Police Arrest Man for Assaulting Teen in North Seattle

Kent Honors Corrections Officers During National Appreciation Week