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City of Kent Honors Lindsay Walker as November 2025 Employee of the Month

KENT, WA – November 2025 — The City of Kent has recognized Lindsay Walker, Economic and Community Development Planner, as its Employee of the...

Federal Way Link Extension Nears Completion, Set to Open December 2025

Federal Way, WA — Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension (FWLE) is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in expanding the Puget Sound region’s light...

Congressional Oversight Committee Reports Receiving New Documents in Epstein Estate Investigation

Washington, D.C. — Members of the House Oversight Committee announced they have received new documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein as part of ongoing...

Seattle Police Department Honors Veterans on Veterans Day

Seattle, WA — November 11, 2025 The Seattle Police Department (SPD) marked Veterans Day with a heartfelt message recognizing the service and sacrifice of military...

Police Secure Scene After Suspicious Package Investigation in Bellevue

Bellevue, WA —The Bellevue Police Department has confirmed that the scene involving a suspicious package near 183rd Place SE between SE Cougar Mountain Way...

Northern Lights Dazzle Over Lake Washington Amid Strong Geomagnetic Storm

Residents across western Washington were treated to a rare and spectacular sight last night as the Aurora Borealis lit up the skies above Lake...

Renton Police Officers Honored with Life-Saving Awards

Renton, WA — November 12, 2025 — Several officers from the Renton Police Department were recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting for their heroic...

City of Kent Launches BuildKentWA.com to Keep Residents Informed About Local Development

Kent, WA — November 12, 2025 — The City of Kent is inviting residents to explore BuildKentWA.com, a new online resource designed to keep...

City of Kent Hosts Cultural Culinary Event with Chef Christina Arokiasammy

Kent, WA — November 12, 2025 — The City of Kent’s Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series will feature internationally renowned chef Christina Arokiasammy in...

States hope to use rural health money to keep doctors, combat chronic disease

by Nada Hassanein, Washington State Standard November 11, 2025 In their competition for rural health care dollars from a new federal fund, states are seeking money...

US Senate in bipartisan vote passes bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next

by Jennifer Shutt, Washington State Standard November 10, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government...

Patchy Dense Fog Creates Hazardous Driving Conditions Across Southwest Interior

Seattle, WA (November 12, 2025) – The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a warning for patchy dense fog across the Southwest Interior,...

Fire Department Activity Blocks Lane on Aurora Avenue North

Seattle, WA: Emergency crews from Seattle Fire Department responded to an incident on Aurora Avenue North at Prospect Street Tuesday evening, resulting in a...

Kent and Auburn Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Following High-Speed Chase

Kent, WA: Kent Police Department officers, working in collaboration with Auburn Police, arrested a 27-year-old Bothell man early Friday morning after an armed robbery...

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