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With progressive council wins, Spokane swings left

by Nicholas K. Geranios, Washington State Standard November 14, 2025 The city of Spokane swung further left in the Nov. 4 election, with progressives capitalizing on...

4-ton Marcus Whitman statue at WA Capitol still in need of new home

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 13, 2025 The task of relocating Marcus Whitman’s statue in the Washington state Capitol is becoming a chore. Whitman was...

2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon and Washington forests

by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State Standard November 13, 2025 Using satellite imagery, researchers have discovered that nearly 5% of Oregon and Washington’s western forest canopy —...

Construction Preparations Begin for Sound Transit Parking Garage in Kent

The City of Kent has begun site preparation work for the upcoming Sound Transit Parking Garage project located at 621 Railroad Ave N. The...

City of Kent Begins Well 6 Improvement Project

The City of Kent has initiated the Well 6 Improvement Project to enhance local infrastructure and ensure reliable water service for nearby residents. The...

New Warehouse Development to Replace Former Industrial Site in Kent

KENT, WA – November 2025 — A major redevelopment project is underway in Kent, as the Bridge Kent Maralco project prepares to transform a...

SR 509 Extension Project to Improve Access to SeaTac and Ease Traffic Congestion

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is moving forward with the SR 509 Project, which will extend State Route 509 from I-5 to...

Federal Way Link Extension Nears Completion — Star Lake Station Among New Additions

KENT, WA – November 2025 — Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension (FWLE) project is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in expanding the...

End of shutdown ignites new round of sparring among WA’s congressional lawmakers

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 12, 2025 The shutdown is over. But jousting continues among Republicans and Democrats — including those from Washington state —...

Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 12, 2025 The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a...

Security company drops lawsuit over new WA tax

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 11, 2025 A security company has dropped its lawsuit over Washington’s new sales tax on services weeks after filing...

Renton Police Enforce Traffic Safety on Lake Washington Boulevard

The Renton Police Department has increased enforcement along Lake Washington Boulevard after reports of dangerous driving behavior in the area. According to police, drivers...

City of Kent Urges Residents to Stay Visible During Darker Evenings

As daylight hours continue to shorten, the City of Kent Government is reminding residents to prioritize safety while walking or biking at night. In...

City of Kent Arts Commission Holds Meeting to Discuss 2025–26 Spotlight Series

KENT, WA – November 2025 — The City of Kent Arts Commission convened today at 5:30 p.m. in the Centennial Building to discuss upcoming...

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