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Gov. Bob Ferguson says he played chess with President Biden

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson shared on X that he “played a lot of chess” in his day, “but never against a President,” after meeting...

Governor Bob Ferguson Condemns Political Violence Amid Rising Threats to Signature Gatherers in Washington

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson issued a strong statement on social media condemning political violence and harassment following reports of increasing threats toward signature gatherers...

Five Arrested in Organized Retail Theft Operation at Westwood Village

SEATTLE — Seattle Police arrested five suspects ranging in age from 38 to 65 during an organized retail theft operation at Westwood Village on...

Alternating Lane Closures on 100th Ave SE and SE 238th Pl Scheduled for October 10

Kent, WA — October 10, 2025:Drivers in Kent should plan for potential delays today as alternating lane closures are scheduled on 100th Avenue SE...

Weekend Closure: Southbound I-405 Between Bellevue and Renton Closed Oct. 10–13

Bellevue, WA — October 10, 2025:Drivers in the Eastside area should plan ahead this weekend as the southbound lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) between...

Police Investigating Shooting in South Seattle

Seattle, WA — October 9, 2025:Seattle police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a 40-year-old man seriously injured in South Seattle on Wednesday. Just...

Kent Police Honors Officer Autumn Heerspink as October 2025 Employee of the Month

Kent, WA — October 2025:The Kent Police Department has recognized Corrections Officer Autumn Heerspink as the City of Kent’s Employee of the Month for...

WSDOT Launches Major Preservation Work on I-5 Ship Canal Bridge to Extend Lifespan, Reduce Disruptions

Seattle, WA — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has commenced a multi-year preservation effort on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge, aiming to...

Trump called the Digital Equity Act ‘racist.’ Now internet money for rural Americans is gone.

by Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, Washington State Standard October 9, 2025 Megan Waiters can recite the stories of dozens of people she has helped...

Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard

by Tom Banse and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 9, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson celebrated the state’s award of a $715 million contract for...

Police Arrest Two Robbery Suspects in South Lake Union

Seattle, WA – October 7, 2025:Seattle police officers arrested two men, ages 20 and 24, following an armed robbery in South Lake Union late...

Gov. Bob Ferguson Criticizes Trump’s Threats Against State Leaders as “Authoritarian”

OLYMPIA, Wash. — October 9, 2025:Washington Governor Bob Ferguson criticized former President Donald Trump in a social media post Thursday, calling his recent statements...

Major solar farm in eastern Washington on cusp of approval

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 8, 2025 A large solar farm proposed in eastern Washington appears on course to clear a critical regulatory hurdle...

Severe Drought Forces Unprecedented Water Restrictions in Yakima Basin

UNION GAP, Wash. — October 6, 2025:For the third consecutive year, drought conditions in the Yakima Basin have reached crisis levels, prompting the Washington...

Car Seats Are Mandatory: Kent Police Reminds Parents to Protect Young Passengers

WA judge rejects bid to ditch description of income tax initiative’s budget effects

2 votes separate WA Democrats in Bellingham-area state Senate race