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June 10 Deadline Announced for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in Washington

The Washington Employment Security Department has announced that federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for workers and employers impacted by severe storms...

Only a fraction of Washington’s state flood aid has made it to victims

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 20, 2026 During the height of December’s severe flooding, Washington made $3.5 million available to those in need. Five months...

Renton Announces Harvest Festival Extravaganza at Legacy Square

The City of Renton is inviting the community to celebrate culture, food, music, and entertainment at the upcoming “Harvest Festival Extravaganza” this September in...

Kent Police Hold Memorial Ceremony During National Police Week

The Kent Police Department held a heartfelt memorial ceremony this week in honor of officers who lost their lives while serving the Kent community...

WA’s transgender prisoner policy is target of new federal investigation

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 19, 2026 The Trump administration on Tuesday launched an investigation into Washington state’s practice of housing transgender women in...

Felons Arrested in South Lake Union After Police Find Stolen Car Loaded with Guns, Cash, and Fentanyl

Seattle police arrested a 31-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man after discovering them inside a stolen vehicle at a storage facility in the South...

Deaths on Washington roads drop again

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 19, 2026 In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year...

More sunshine coming to WA government with Capitol skylight restoration

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 19, 2026 Let there be light. When Washington state lawmakers return to Olympia for the 2027 legislative session, natural light...

Federal judge rebuffs bid to toss WA legislative maps

by Jerry Cornfield and Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard May 18, 2026 A federal judge has rejected a request to ditch political maps for Washington’s Legislature...

Theo Angelis sworn in as WA Supreme Court justice

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 18, 2026 Theo Angelis is Washington’s newest state Supreme Court justice. While he has been on the court for about...

Multiple Road Projects Expected to Slow Traffic in Renton This Week

The City of Renton has announced traffic impacts across several major roads from May 18 through May 22, 2026, as crews continue infrastructure and...

WA lawmaker stares down ethics charges ahead of rare public hearing

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 18, 2026 For more than a year, Rep. Tarra Simmons has been dogged by allegations she improperly used her...

Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 15, 2026 A Washington judge on Friday sided with the state as he turned back a lawsuit seeking to...

Kent Police Department Celebrates National Police Week with Community Support

The Kent Police Department shared heartfelt appreciation during National Police Week, thanking local residents and businesses for showing support to officers and staff. According...

Renton Police Warn Public About Fake CAPTCHA Scams Targeting Computer Users

Kent City Offices and Police Department Closed for Juneteenth Observance

Battle ramps up over WA ballot measure to bar transgender students from girls’ sports