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Another lawsuit filed over WA’s new taxes on services

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 10, 2025 Washington’s new sales tax on services faces a second lawsuit that could undercut the state’s moves to...

Traffic Advisory: Lane Closures on W James St Near 1st Ave N for Fiber Installation

Kent, WA — October 11, 2025:Drivers in Kent should plan for intermittent lane shifts and closures on W James Street near 1st Avenue North...

Seattle Police Investigating Deadly Shooting in Central District

Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday evening in the city’s Central District. At around 8:15 p.m., officers responded to reports of...

Trump Issues Strong Statement on Rising Tensions with China

October 11, 2025 – Washington, D.C. Former President Donald J. Trump released a fiery new statement Friday morning addressing what he described as increasingly "hostile"...

Gov. Bob Ferguson says he played chess with President Biden

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson shared on X that he “played a lot of chess” in his day, “but never against a President,” after meeting...

Governor Bob Ferguson Condemns Political Violence Amid Rising Threats to Signature Gatherers in Washington

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson issued a strong statement on social media condemning political violence and harassment following reports of increasing threats toward signature gatherers...

Five Arrested in Organized Retail Theft Operation at Westwood Village

SEATTLE — Seattle Police arrested five suspects ranging in age from 38 to 65 during an organized retail theft operation at Westwood Village on...

Alternating Lane Closures on 100th Ave SE and SE 238th Pl Scheduled for October 10

Kent, WA — October 10, 2025:Drivers in Kent should plan for potential delays today as alternating lane closures are scheduled on 100th Avenue SE...

Weekend Closure: Southbound I-405 Between Bellevue and Renton Closed Oct. 10–13

Bellevue, WA — October 10, 2025:Drivers in the Eastside area should plan ahead this weekend as the southbound lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) between...

Police Investigating Shooting in South Seattle

Seattle, WA — October 9, 2025:Seattle police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a 40-year-old man seriously injured in South Seattle on Wednesday. Just...

Kent Police Honors Officer Autumn Heerspink as October 2025 Employee of the Month

Kent, WA — October 2025:The Kent Police Department has recognized Corrections Officer Autumn Heerspink as the City of Kent’s Employee of the Month for...

WSDOT Launches Major Preservation Work on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge to Extend Lifespan, Reduce Disruptions

Seattle, WA — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has commenced a multi-year preservation effort on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge, aiming to...

Trump called the Digital Equity Act ‘racist.’ Now internet money for rural Americans is gone.

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, Washington State Standard October 9, 2025 Megan Waiters can recite the stories of dozens of people she has helped...

Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard

by Tom Banse and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 9, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson celebrated the state’s award of a $715 million contract for...

Bellevue Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting, No Injuries Reported

U.S. to Revoke Passports Over Unpaid Child Support

Rajasthan Foundation Expands to U.S. with First Office Announcement in Seattle