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Feds can’t force WA to set aside alleged noncitizen ballots, judge rules

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 6, 2026 The Trump administration can’t force Washington state election officials to set aside ballots from 400-plus voters alleged to be noncitizens, a federal judge in Seattle ruled Thursday. The temporary court order stymies a longshot bid from the U.S. Department of Justice to leave ballots from those voters uncounted while authorities investigated their eligibility, a step that the state refused. The ruling is unsurprising in...

Blue wave carries Democrats to supermajority in WA House

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 5, 2026 Democrats in the Washington state House of Representatives are eyeing a supermajority as Thursday vote tallies put them on...

WA governor meets with NBA commissioner amid expansion doubts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 5, 2026 Washington’s governor met again with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday to push the case for the return of...

Kent Police Department Hiring Community Education Unit Coordinator

KENT, WA — The Kent Police Department is seeking a new Community Education Unit (CEU) Coordinator to help strengthen community engagement and expand public safety education...

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Feds can’t force WA to set aside alleged noncitizen ballots, judge rules

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 6, 2026 The Trump administration can’t force Washington state election officials to set aside ballots from 400-plus voters alleged...

Blue wave carries Democrats to supermajority in WA House

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 5, 2026 Democrats in the Washington state House of Representatives are eyeing a supermajority as Thursday vote tallies put...

WA governor meets with NBA commissioner amid expansion doubts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 5, 2026 Washington’s governor met again with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday to push the case for the...

Kent Police Department Hiring Community Education Unit Coordinator

KENT, WA — The Kent Police Department is seeking a new Community Education Unit (CEU) Coordinator to help strengthen community engagement and expand public...

Albertsons must pay $900M for role in WA opioid crisis, judge rules

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 5, 2026 SEATTLE — Grocery giant Albertsons must pay Washington state $900 million for its pharmacies’ role in fueling...

Ferguson lays out wishlist for Congress after ‘breathtaking’ midterms

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 5, 2026 With Democrats now poised to retake both chambers of Congress, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson wants action in...

Washington voters backing initiative to keep transgender girls out of girls’ sports

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard November 4, 2026 The only state ballot measure that will likely pass in Tuesday’s election is the one that would...

Rough election night for Republicans in WA Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 3, 2026 Buoyant Democrats were on course Tuesday to strengthen their grip on power in the...

Gluesenkamp Perez cruising toward win over Braun in WA’s 3rd Congressional District

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 3, 2026 Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez enjoyed a comfortable lead over Republican state Sen. John Braun on...

Washington voters embracing income tax on high earners

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 3, 2026 Voters on Tuesday were upholding Washington’s new income tax on households earning more than a million dollars...

Democrat-backed WA Supreme Court candidates win elections, except for one close race

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 3, 2026 All but one of the slate of five Washington state Supreme Court candidates backed by Democratic leaders...

Renton Announces Traffic Impacts at 11 Locations for Nov. 2–6

RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton has announced traffic impacts at 11 locations across the city for the week of November 2 through...

Tuesday’s election in Washington is packed with big decisions for voters

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 2, 2026 Washington’s massive midterm election on Tuesday is nearly here. Voters are weighing in on initiatives to repeal a...

These purple WA districts are trending blue. What changed?

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 2, 2026 This is the story of how Democrats came to win over (most of) Washington’s suburbs. Over the past...

Feds can’t force WA to set aside alleged noncitizen ballots, judge rules

Blue wave carries Democrats to supermajority in WA House

WA governor meets with NBA commissioner amid expansion doubts

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Feds can’t force WA to set aside alleged noncitizen ballots, judge rules

Blue wave carries Democrats to supermajority in WA House

WA governor meets with NBA commissioner amid expansion doubts

Kent Police Department Hiring Community Education Unit Coordinator

Feds can’t force WA to set aside alleged noncitizen ballots, judge rules

Blue wave carries Democrats to supermajority in WA House

WA governor meets with NBA commissioner amid expansion doubts

Kent Police Department Hiring Community Education Unit Coordinator

Albertsons must pay $900M for role in WA opioid crisis, judge rules

Ferguson lays out wishlist for Congress after ‘breathtaking’ midterms

Washington voters backing initiative to keep transgender girls out of girls’ sports

Rough election night for Republicans in WA Legislature

Gluesenkamp Perez cruising toward win over Braun in WA’s 3rd Congressional District

Washington voters embracing income tax on high earners

Democrat-backed WA Supreme Court candidates win elections, except for one close race

Renton Announces Traffic Impacts at 11 Locations for Nov. 2–6

Tuesday’s election in Washington is packed with big decisions for voters

These purple WA districts are trending blue. What changed?

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