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SR 167 Express Toll Lane Extension to Open Jan. 12, WSDOT Announces

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced the extension of the northbound SR 167 Express Toll Lane, set to open on Monday,...

Kent Police Arrest 2023 Assault I Suspect After Flock Safety Alert

KENT, Wash. — Kent Police officers have arrested a suspect connected to a 2023 assault investigation after receiving an alert from an automated license...

How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 6, 2026 Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care...

Police Arrest Suspect in Capitol Hill Stabbing

Seattle, Washington — Seattle police arrested a suspect following a stabbing early Tuesday morning in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. According to the Seattle Police Department,...

City of Kent Residents Offered Free Flood Cleanup Assistance Through Crisis Cleanup Hotline

Kent, Washington — Residents in Kent affected by recent flooding can receive free assistance with home cleanup through the Crisis Cleanup Hotline, according to...

City of Kent Opens Applications for Parks and Recreation Commission

Kent, Washington — The City of Kent is now accepting applications for its Parks and Recreation Commission, offering residents an opportunity to play a...

Kent City Council Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor and Councilmembers

Kent, Washington — The City of Kent will host a Council Swearing-In Ceremony on Tuesday, January 6, welcoming newly sworn-in city leadership, according to...

Seattle Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Wanted Suspect in Harassment Case

Seattle police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Vanarth Price, a suspect wanted in connection with a harassment investigation, according to the...

Renton Police Search for Suspects After Shooting on NE 12th Street

Renton police officers, assisted by King County’s Guardian One helicopter, are searching for two suspects following a shooting on the 4400 block of NE...

Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

by John Stang, Washington State Standard January 6, 2026 Blanche Barajas and Gary Bode have very different ideas about fluoridation. She’s pro. He’s against. As city council...

$126M incentive program for zero-emission trucks nears launch in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 5, 2026 Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and...

Renton Opens Public Art Opportunities for Artists and Creatives

The City of Renton has announced open calls for artists and creatives, inviting individuals and community organizers to help shape public spaces and experiences...

TSA to Enforce REAL ID Requirement Starting February 1

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reminded travelers that beginning February 1, passengers without a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification will...

Three People Injured in Early Morning Shootings Across Seattle

Seattle, WA — Seattle police are investigating multiple shootings that injured three people early this morning in different parts of the city. No arrests...

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

With rally and ‘listening sessions’, WA initiative supporters deliver their message