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Police Arrest Man After Shooting Near Chinatown–International District

Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police arrested a man Sunday morning following a shooting near the Chinatown–International District neighborhood. Officers responded at approximately 6:00 a.m. to...

Kent Police Arrest Robbery Suspect

Kent, Wash. — A robbery suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening after a quick response by Kent Police and help from alert witnesses...

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 30, 2025 Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike. Those are just a...

In Washington orchards, immigration crackdown sows fear and uncertainty

by Hal Bernton, Washington State Standard December 29, 2025 UNION GAP, Wash. — On a chilly fall morning, farmworkers fanned out through an orchard here to...

City of Kent Urges Residents to Report Flood Damage for Assistance Eligibility

KENT, WA — The City of Kent is urging residents and business owners affected by recent severe weather and flooding to report any property...

Black Ice Risk as Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight

Seattle, Washington — The National Weather Service in Seattle is warning drivers to prepare for slick and potentially dangerous road conditions as freezing temperatures...

E-Waste and Styrofoam Collection Event Set for January 3 in Lynnwood

Lynnwood, Washington — Residents looking to responsibly dispose of electronic waste and Styrofoam can take part in a special E-Waste and Styrofoam Collection Event...

National Guard Patrols King County Levees During Holidays

King County, Washington — Governor Bob Ferguson praised the Washington National Guard for their continued efforts to patrol and monitor stressed levee systems across...

Kent Issues Travel Advisory Ahead of Road Closures

Kent, WA — December, 2025 The City of Kent Government is urging residents and commuters to check for road closures and travel impacts before heading...

Pedestrian Killed in Kent Traffic Collision

Kent, WA — December 26, 2025 The Kent Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal car-versus-pedestrian collision that occurred Friday evening in Kent. Just before...

Deportations, tariffs, court clashes, record shutdown mark a historic year in Washington, D.C.

by Jennifer Shutt, Washington State Standard December 27, 2025 WASHINGTON — This year produced a seemingly endless array of history-making events and nearly constant change to...

King County Emergency Management Hosts Damage Assessment Clinic for Flood Victims

Pacific, Washington — The King County Emergency Management Team is hosting a Damage Assessment Clinic today to assist residents impacted by recent flooding, according...

City of Renton to Host Startup Branding Workshop at Renton Library

Renton, Washington — Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders are invited to attend an upcoming startup branding workshop hosted by the City of Renton in...

Issaquah Police Department Honors 2025 Award Recipients for Service and Excellence

Issaquah, Washington — The Issaquah Police Department (IPD) recently honored its 2025 award recipients, recognizing sworn officers and civilian employees whose dedication, professionalism, courage,...

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

With rally and ‘listening sessions’, WA initiative supporters deliver their message