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Multistate Coalition, Including Washington, Wins Court Ruling to Protect Billions in Federal Emergency Services Funding

September 25, 2025 — Washington, D.C. — A federal judge has ruled in favor of Washington and a coalition of 21 states, blocking a...

Gov. Ferguson Launches FAFSA Completion Campaign at Renton High School

RENTON, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson kicked off a new statewide push Saturday to boost completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...

Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’

by Jacob Fischler, Washington State Standard September 27, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday morning he will send troops to Portland, attempting an...

Government Shutdown Sparks Outrage as Health Care Becomes a Political Battleground

Washington, D.C. – Tensions in Washington reached a boiling point this week as the federal government faces a shutdown amid a partisan standoff over...

Budget Showdown Intensifies as Trump, GOP Clash with Democrats Over Healthcare Concessions

Washington, D.C. A looming government shutdown has escalated into a heated political standoff after former President Donald Trump canceled a planned budget meeting with Democratic...

Budget Standoff Escalates as Trump Cancels Meeting with Democratic Leadership

Washington, D.C. Tensions in Washington have deepened as former President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled budget meeting with Democratic leaders, intensifying fears of a potential...

A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here’s a guide for what to expect.

by Jennifer Shutt, Ashley Murray, Jacob Fischler, Ariana Figueroa and Shauneen Miranda, Washington State Standard September 26, 2025 WASHINGTON — Congress’ failure to pass a short-term...

Traffic Advisory: Lane Reductions at SE 240th St and 104th Ave SE for Utility Work

KENT, Wash. — June 25, 2025 — Drivers in Kent should plan for overnight delays this week as utility crews perform work at a...

Detectives Investigating Shooting in South Seattle

Seattle, WA – September 26, 2025:Seattle police detectives are investigating a shooting in South Seattle that left a 41-year-old man injured Thursday night. The incident...

Starbucks to Close Hundreds of Stores, Lay Off 900 Employees Amid Struggles

September 26, 2025 – Coffee giant Starbucks has announced plans to shut down hundreds of its locations and lay off approximately 900 employees as...

Arizona lawmaker calls for WA congresswoman to be executed for urging Trump protests

by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, Washington State Standard September 25, 2025 An Arizona Republican state lawmaker on Wednesday called for the execution of a Democratic congresswoman from Washington...

WA lands commissioner wants $100M boost for wildfire funding

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard September 26, 2025 Washington’s public lands commissioner is asking the Legislature for roughly $100 million more to prevent and fight...

Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting in Queen Anne

Seattle police officers are investigating a drive-by shooting in Queen Anne this morning. On Sept. 25, at about 12:40 a.m., patrol officers responded to a...

Kent Police, Valley SWAT Arrest Murder Suspect in Smoke Shop Clerk’s Death

Kent, WA – September 24, 2025:Kent Police Detectives and the Valley SWAT Team have arrested a 28-year-old Kent man in connection with the death...

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