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WA Supreme Court races shape up as income tax case looms

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 11, 2026 State Supreme Court races often pass by without much attention as incumbent justices sail to reelection. It’ll be...

Armed Robbery Reported at South Seattle Convenience Store

Seattle police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early morning at a convenience store in the 1600 block of SW Holden Street. According to...

Kent Gurdwara Sahib to Host Special Commemoration Program on May 17

The Sikh community in Kent, Washington, is set to gather for a special religious and historical event at Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib...

Arrest Made in South Seattle Encampment Homicide Case

Seattle police have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred on May 7 in a tent encampment near Cheasty Boulevard...

Police Investigate Shooting in Seattle’s Bitter Lake Neighborhood

Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 39-year-old man injured in the Bitter Lake area on Tuesday evening. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers...

Traffic Advisory Issued for SE 240th St Lane Closure on May 12

A temporary lane closure will impact drivers traveling westbound on SE 240th Street between 110th Avenue SE and 108th Avenue SE on May 12,...

Bellevue Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting, No Injuries Reported

Bellevue, WA: Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday evening in Bellevue. According to the Bellevue Police Department, officers were dispatched at...

U.S. to Revoke Passports Over Unpaid Child Support

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has announced a strict enforcement measure targeting individuals with significant unpaid child support, warning that their...

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

In a significant milestone for the Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest, the Rajasthan Foundation announced the establishment of its first official office in...

Shooting Under Investigation in South Seattle

Seattle, WA — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning in South Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood following a reported altercation. At approximately 10:54...

Legislative races to watch as Washington’s election season revs up

by Bill Lucia and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 8, 2026 This is the first of two installments providing an initial look at this year’s...

Kent Community Services Releases Official Public Bulletin Update

Dear Kent Residents, As we welcome the month of May, I encourage everyone in our community to get outside, stay connected, and take part in...

Special Religious & Cultural Program at Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib – Kent, Washington

Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib has invited the sangat and local community to attend a special religious and cultural program on Sunday, May...

Vancouver Proclaims April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month

A proud moment for the Sikh community was celebrated as Gurdeep Bains, Kamal Bains, and Harbhajan Gohtra attended the proclamation ceremony in Vancouver recognizing...

‘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