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More money needed for fight against two invasive bugs, WA agriculture department says

by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard October 2, 2025 Washington’s agriculture department is seeking more than $13 million to deal with a pair of invasive insects...

Whatcom Council eyes closing legal loophole that hid $225K payout

By Isaac Stone Simonelli Oct 1, 2025 This article originally appeared in the Cascadia Daily News. The Whatcom County Council introduced an amendment on Tuesday night to...

Immigration Hearing Scheduled: Spotlight on Justice and Fairness

NorthwestNews has learned that the case of Mr. Harjinder is scheduled for an upcoming immigration court hearing. The proceedings will be closely watched...

USCIS Announces Results of Operation Twin Shield, a Major Immigration Fraud Crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),...

DHS Streamlines Filing Process for Agricultural Workers

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule, effective Oct. 2, 2025, to simplify and modernize the filing process for...

Steffanie Fain Set to Launch General Election Campaign with District 5 Mayors at Angle Lake Kickoff

SeaTac, WA — This Sunday, September 28th, Steffanie Fain will officially launch her general election campaign for King County Council District 5 with a...

Community Distributes U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence Booklets at Bothell Gurdwara Sahib to Promote Civic Awareness

Bothell, WA – September 28, 2025 — In honor of Constitution Day, members of the local community gathered at the Bothell Gurdwara Sahib to...

Utilities and telecoms turn to WA lawmakers for help as copper wire theft surges

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 30, 2025 A public utility in Mason County has started labeling its power poles hoisting fiber-optic cables so thieves...

Employee shot and killed at WA’s Eastern State Hospital

by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard September 27, 2025 A gunman shot and killed an employee at Eastern State Hospital early Saturday morning, according to the...

Trump Administration Announces 100% Tariff on Imported Pharmaceutical Products Without U.S. Manufacturing Plants

Washington, D.C. – September 28, 2025 The White House announced on Sunday that beginning October 1, 2025, the U.S. government will impose a 100% tariff...

Multistate Coalition, Including Washington, Wins Court Ruling to Protect Billions in Federal Emergency Services Funding

September 25, 2025 — Washington, D.C. — A federal judge has ruled in favor of Washington and a coalition of 21 states, blocking a...

Gov. Ferguson Launches FAFSA Completion Campaign at Renton High School

RENTON, Wash. — Gov. Bob Ferguson kicked off a new statewide push Saturday to boost completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...

Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’

by Jacob Fischler, Washington State Standard September 27, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday morning he will send troops to Portland, attempting an...

Government Shutdown Sparks Outrage as Health Care Becomes a Political Battleground

Washington, D.C. – Tensions in Washington reached a boiling point this week as the federal government faces a shutdown amid a partisan standoff over...

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