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It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard August 4, 2026 Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal races in this busy election cycle. All 98 seats in the state House and 24 in the Senate are up for grabs, as Democrats seek to widen their majorities in each chamber and Republicans hope to claw back seats. There are numerous open seats as members...

‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard July 31, 2026 High winds in central and eastern Washington on Saturday could worsen large fires already burning in the region. The National...

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoints Andre Sayles as Interim Police Chief Following Shon Barnes’ Resignation

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as Interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) following the resignation of...

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

by Alex Brown, Washington State Standard July 31, 2026 With dozens of large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 2 million acres burned already, state leaders...

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It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard August 4, 2026 Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal...

‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard July 31, 2026 High winds in central and eastern Washington on Saturday could worsen large fires already burning in the...

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoints Andre Sayles as Interim Police Chief Following Shon Barnes’ Resignation

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as Interim Chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) following the...

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

by Alex Brown, Washington State Standard July 31, 2026 With dozens of large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 2 million acres burned already,...

Egg facility inspections in WA still falling short of state requirements

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard July 30, 2026 Washington’s Department of Agriculture did not complete hundreds of mandated inspections at egg production and packing plants...

Washington asking feds for $76M for flood damage to highways

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard July 30, 2026 Washington is seeking an estimated $76 million in federal reimbursements for repairs to highways damaged in December’s...

With 2030 deadline to cut emissions approaching, WA has a long way to go

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard July 29, 2026 Greenhouse gas emissions in Washington will need to plummet over the next three and a half years...

MultiCare, Premera reach deal to keep coverage for over 100K WA patients

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard July 29, 2026 MultiCare, which operates more than a dozen hospitals in Washington, has agreed to keep charging Premera Blue...

More than 40 WA legislators make bipartisan plea for developmental disabilities program

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard July 28, 2026 A bipartisan group of nearly four dozen Washington lawmakers is urging the state to maintain a program...

WA to offer first-ever toll discount for lower-income motorists

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard July 28, 2026 Drivers with low incomes will soon be able to pay less to travel on two of Washington’s...

Marcus Whitman statue will soon have a new home in WA Capitol

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard July 23, 2026 Visitors to the Washington state Capitol won’t be greeted by the towering figure of missionary Marcus Whitman...

$1M restoration from WA Capitol vandalism recommended

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard July 23, 2026 Washington could spend $1 million repairing damage from vandalism at the state Capitol last year. Restoring a historic...

WA agency director out as Ferguson installs an interim leader

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard July 22, 2026 The director of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services is out and the leader of another agency is...

Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard July 22, 2026 High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans. In...

It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoints Andre Sayles as Interim Police Chief Following Shon Barnes’ Resignation

INTERNATIONAL

It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoints Andre Sayles as Interim Police Chief Following Shon Barnes’ Resignation

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Appoints Andre Sayles as Interim Police Chief Following Shon Barnes’ Resignation

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

Egg facility inspections in WA still falling short of state requirements

Washington asking feds for $76M for flood damage to highways

With 2030 deadline to cut emissions approaching, WA has a long way to go

MultiCare, Premera reach deal to keep coverage for over 100K WA patients

More than 40 WA legislators make bipartisan plea for developmental disabilities program

WA to offer first-ever toll discount for lower-income motorists

Marcus Whitman statue will soon have a new home in WA Capitol

$1M restoration from WA Capitol vandalism recommended

WA agency director out as Ferguson installs an interim leader

Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements

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