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Indian National Brutally Killed in Dallas: Safety Concerns Rise for Immigrant Communities

Renton, WA | NorthwestNews — The Indian community in the United States is mourning the loss of Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old motel...

Justice Mary Yu to step down from WA Supreme Court this year

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 11, 2025 Washington state Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu will retire from the bench at the end of this...

As feds talk of changing course on Hanford nuclear cleanup, WA officials get heated

by John Stang, Washington State Standard September 12, 2025 The federal government is unenthusiastic about cranking up its biggest cleanup project next month at the Hanford...

Strikes end at two southwest Washington school districts

Strikes end at two southwest Washington school districts by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard September 12, 2025 School is finally back in session following a three-week delay...

Renton Police Department Honors Women Officers on National Police Women’s Day

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department proudly recognized and celebrated the contributions of its female officers on National Police Women's Day. In a statement,...

Washington’s K-12 standardized test scores still below pre-pandemic levels

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard September 11, 2025 Standardized test scores for Washington public school students improved slightly this year, according to data the Office...

Former WA state worker sentenced for nearly $900K embezzlement

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 12, 2025 TACOMA — A former Washington state worker who admitted to embezzling nearly $900,000 in taxpayer funding to...

A guide to navigating the immigration court system in WA state

How do you locate someone in ICE custody? Who has the right to an immigration hearing? Attorneys and advocates answer common questions. By Farah Eltohamy Sep...

WA ordered to pay $42M for negligence in child sex abuse case

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 10, 2025 A Spokane jury has ordered Washington state to pay $42 million to a woman the state failed...

Seattle’s Floating Homes: Where History Meets Community

Author:-Harshita Prakash On a quiet Saturday evening, while meditation chants echoed in the background, curiosity led me to discover something remarkable, the Seattle Floating Homes...

State debt: How and why US states borrow money

by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's Resource September 4, 2025 When states take on debt, it’s usually for large infrastructure projects that may benefit multiple generations --...

The No. 1 problem facing Washington farmers

by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard September 1, 2025 When organic wheat farmer Joel Huesby was growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in southeast...

Teachers and schools can lead in responding to the gun violence epidemic

by Abbey Clements, Washington State Standard September 8, 2025 When I began my career as an elementary school teacher, back-to-school time was filled with anxieties about...

Washington plans to destroy 30K expiring abortion pills

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 9, 2025 Washington state is preparing to destroy much of its abortion pill stockpile as 30,000 doses are set...

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