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Multiple Road Projects Expected to Slow Traffic in Renton This Week

The City of Renton has announced traffic impacts across several major roads from May 18 through May 22, 2026, as crews continue infrastructure and...

WA lawmaker stares down ethics charges ahead of rare public hearing

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 18, 2026 For more than a year, Rep. Tarra Simmons has been dogged by allegations she improperly used her...

Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 15, 2026 A Washington judge on Friday sided with the state as he turned back a lawsuit seeking to...

Kent Police Department Celebrates National Police Week with Community Support

The Kent Police Department shared heartfelt appreciation during National Police Week, thanking local residents and businesses for showing support to officers and staff. According...

Food stamp enrollment drops in WA as immigrants exit program

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 15, 2026 Food stamp enrollment in Washington state fell sharply between last summer and early this year amid federal...

WA gets $538M in delayed COVID-era payments from FEMA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 14, 2026 The federal government announced Wednesday it’s reimbursing the Washington state health department $263 million for costs responding...

Federal judge asked to ditch WA legislative district maps

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 14, 2026 A federal judge is weighing whether to toss redrawn political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved...

Costs tied to Iran war add to WA farm woes

by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard May 13, 2026 It’s going to be another tough year for Washington farmers, who were already facing record-low worldwide...

Hopes of World Cup tourist boom feeling shaky in Seattle

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 13, 2026 Last year, FIFA President Gianni Infantino likened this year’s World Cup to “104 Super Bowls.” With the soccer...

Westlake Park to Celebrate Grand Reopening on May 28 in Downtown Seattle

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Seattle Parks Foundation, will host a grand reopening celebration for Westlake Park on Thursday, May 28,...

Teen Arrested After Crash of Stolen Car Linked via Bluetooth in Seattle

Seattle police arrested a 15-year-old boy in South Seattle after a stolen vehicle was crashed into a residential yard following a brief hit-and-run incident. On...

Kent Police Department Promotes Commander L. Meyer

The Kent Police Department has announced the promotion of former Sergeant L. Meyer to the rank of Commander, recognizing his years of dedicated service...

Bellevue Police Open Registration for 2026 Summer Youth Camp

The Bellevue Police Department has officially opened registration for its 4th Annual Summer Youth Camp, offering middle school and high school students an exciting...

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on West Hill

Authorities in Kent are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening on the city’s West Hill. According to the Kent Police Department, officers responded...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters