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Food stamp enrollment drops in WA as immigrants exit program

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 15, 2026 Food stamp enrollment in Washington state fell sharply between last summer and early this year amid federal...

WA gets $538M in delayed COVID-era payments from FEMA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 14, 2026 The federal government announced Wednesday it’s reimbursing the Washington state health department $263 million for costs responding...

Federal judge asked to ditch WA legislative district maps

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 14, 2026 A federal judge is weighing whether to toss redrawn political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved...

Costs tied to Iran war add to WA farm woes

by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard May 13, 2026 It’s going to be another tough year for Washington farmers, who were already facing record-low worldwide...

Hopes of World Cup tourist boom feeling shaky in Seattle

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 13, 2026 Last year, FIFA President Gianni Infantino likened this year’s World Cup to “104 Super Bowls.” With the soccer...

Westlake Park to Celebrate Grand Reopening on May 28 in Downtown Seattle

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Seattle Parks Foundation, will host a grand reopening celebration for Westlake Park on Thursday, May 28,...

Teen Arrested After Crash of Stolen Car Linked via Bluetooth in Seattle

Seattle police arrested a 15-year-old boy in South Seattle after a stolen vehicle was crashed into a residential yard following a brief hit-and-run incident. On...

Kent Police Department Promotes Commander L. Meyer

The Kent Police Department has announced the promotion of former Sergeant L. Meyer to the rank of Commander, recognizing his years of dedicated service...

Bellevue Police Open Registration for 2026 Summer Youth Camp

The Bellevue Police Department has officially opened registration for its 4th Annual Summer Youth Camp, offering middle school and high school students an exciting...

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on West Hill

Authorities in Kent are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening on the city’s West Hill. According to the Kent Police Department, officers responded...

Mobile Disaster Assistance Center Coming to Auburn This Weekend

Residents in Auburn will have access to in-person disaster recovery support this weekend as King County Government hosts a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center on...

Fundraising effort saves patch of state-managed forest in western WA from logging

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 12, 2026 Environmental activists have raised the $32,000 needed to spare the trees surrounding a campground on the northern...

More legislative races to watch this year in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 12, 2026 This is the second installment providing an initial look at this year’s legislative races....

Traffic Advisory: Westbound Lane and Sidewalk Closure on Canyon Dr for RapidRide Improvements

A westbound curb lane and sidewalk closure will be in effect on Canyon Drive west of 94th Avenue South from May 12 through May...

‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoints Andre Sayles as Interim Police Chief Following Shon Barnes’ Resignation

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck