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Traffic Alert: Collision on SR 518 Ramp to I-5 Northbound

SEATAC, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports a collision on the State Route 518 eastbound off-ramp to Interstate 5 northbound...

City of Renton Seeks Community Input on Neighborhood Retail

The City of Renton is exploring ways to bring small-scale retail into residential neighborhoods, such as cafes, small eateries, bike shops, or neighborhood markets....

Kent City Council Approves 0.1% Sales Tax to Strengthen Public Safety

Kent, WA | NorthwestNews — September 20, 2025 The Kent City Council has taken decisive action to address the city’s longstanding public safety funding shortfalls,...

South King County Scholar Athelete Fund 2025

Auburn, WA | NorthwestNews — This Saturday morning, community leaders, sponsors, and supporters gathered at Emerald Downs to uplift the next generation through education,...

DUSU election 2025 result: Metro fare cuts top Aryan Maan’s priority for students

Vote counting for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections concluded on Friday, following a day of polling held under heightened security across DU...

Major Lane Closures on I-405 Southbound in Bellevue Through Sept. 22

Bellevue, WA — September 21, 2025Drivers in Bellevue should prepare for significant delays on I-405 this weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)...

Renton Police Arrest Four Suspects in Hate Crime Assault on Transgender Woman

Renton, WA — September 21, 2025A 25-year-old man surrendered to Renton Police late Thursday in connection with a violent hate crime assault on a...

New leaders of WA’s two largest universities navigate tough era for higher education

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard September 20, 2025 For the first time in nearly a decade, Washington’s two largest universities welcomed new presidents within the...

WA congresswoman misses vote on stopgap budget bill

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 19, 2025 Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said she backed the Republican bill to avert a government shutdown...

Vote-at-home is the law in Washington — and it works

by Lori Larsen and Marianne Nichols, Washington State Standard September 16, 2025 As county auditors in Washington state, we serve in the executive branch of local...

Cuts leave security spread thin on Washington state Capitol campus

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 19, 2025 In sheer size, Washington state’s Capitol campus is the nation’s largest. It spans 468 acres, with the Capitol...

Little Saigon leaders share new plan to combat drugs, disorder

It includes more policing, social services, neighborhood improvements and new homeless shelters, but needs buy-in from the city, county and state. By Josh Cohen Sep 17,...

Kent Traffic Alert: Lane Closures on W Willis St Scheduled for September 18

Kent, Washington — DriveKent.com City officials have announced temporary lane closures along W Willis St as part of scheduled traffic signal work. On Thursday, September...

Mercer Island Farmers Market Brings Color, Culture, and Community Spirit

Mercer Island, WA — NorthwestNews The heart of Mercer Island came alive on Sunday as the vibrant Mercer Island Farmers Market welcomed crowds for a...

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