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Idaho’s parental consent law impedes 988 suicide crisis hotline access for some youth

By:Laura Guido, Washington State Standard Originally published at Washington State Standard Idaho’s parental consent law impedes 988 suicide crisis hotline access for some youth • Washington...

CDC vaccine officials resign while childhood vaccination rates decline

By:Nada Hassanein , Washington State Standard Originally published at Washington State Standard CDC vaccine officials resign while childhood vaccination rates decline • Washington State Standard Dr. Rana Alissa...

Strike delays start of classes in Southwest Washington school district

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard Originally published at Washington State Standard Strike delays start of classes in southwest Washington school district • Washington State Standard Classes...

Houser Way North Closure Begins September 3 for WSDOT Utility Work

Drivers in Renton should prepare for extended road closures as part of Houser Way North will be shut down for construction starting Tuesday, September...

Renton Police Remind Drivers of School Bus Safety Rules as School Resume

As students across Renton head back to school, the Renton Police Department is reminding drivers to stay alert and follow school bus safety laws...

Renton to Host Special Recycling Event on September 13

Renton residents will have the opportunity to responsibly recycle hard-to-dispose-of items at a special recycling event hosted by the City’s Sustainability and Solid Waste...

India Inaugurates New Chancery Premises of Consulate in Seattle

Seattle, August 26, 2025 — The new chancery premises of the Consulate General of India in Seattle were officially inaugurated today by India’s Ambassador...

Governor Bob Ferguson Pushes Back Against Federal “Sanctuary Jurisdiction” Threats

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson strongly rejected accusations from U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi that Washington State is a “sanctuary jurisdiction” violating federal law. In...

Federal appeals court affirms Washington’s redrawn legislative district map

Jerry Cornfield (Washington State Standard) A controversial, court-ordered redrawing of Washington’s political maps has survived another round in a lengthy legal fight. The...

Children Honored as Chiefs for a Day in Heartwarming Ceremony

BURIEN, Wash. — A large motorcade rolled through Kent this morning as 16 Washington law enforcement agencies escorted their “Chiefs for a Day” to...

Two Replacement Levies on Nov. 4, 2025 ballot

RESOURCE -: Home - Renton School District 403 Renton School District will place two important school funding replacement measures before voters on their November 4, 2025 election...

Renton Police Welcome Students Back to School, Remind Drivers to Stay Alert

RENTON, Wash. — On the first day of school, Renton Police Chief Schuldt, Deputy Chief Hardin, and Deputy Chief Rutledge visited several elementary schools...

Pedestrian Injured in Train Accident at N 3rd Street, Renton

RENTON, Wash. —Tuesday 26 August 2025, A pedestrian was struck by a train at N 3rd Street and Houser Way, prompting a full closure...

Retired docs earn millions examining injured Washington workers

Lizz Giordano / Cascade PBS InvestigateWest :- Once or twice a month, Steven Nadler travels across the country to Washington from his home in Boca...

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