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Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative session

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 22, 2026 With just three more sessions scheduled before state law mandates greenhouse gas emissions in Washington be at least 45% below 1990 levels, lawmakers took this year to close polluter loopholes in the state’s climate laws and advance a major bill to upgrade and expand the electrical grid. Data centers were also a huge draw this session. They are expected to become the largest...

Seattle Detectives Investigating Homicide in Georgetown Neighborhood

Seattle police are investigating a suspected homicide that occurred this afternoon in the Georgetown neighborhood. At approximately 11:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of a...

Northbound Curb Lane Closure on Central Avenue South for Bus Stop Improvements

Kent drivers should be aware of a northbound curb lane closure on Central Avenue South at S 259th Street from March 16 through April 13, 2026. The...

Alternating Traffic Planned on Summit Avenue North and East Smith Street for Guardrail Installation

Drivers in Kent should expect temporary traffic delays on Monday, March 23, 2026, as alternating eastbound and westbound traffic will be in effect on Summit Avenue...

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Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative session

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 22, 2026 With just three more sessions scheduled before state law mandates greenhouse gas emissions in Washington be at...

Seattle Detectives Investigating Homicide in Georgetown Neighborhood

Seattle police are investigating a suspected homicide that occurred this afternoon in the Georgetown neighborhood. At approximately 11:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report...

Northbound Curb Lane Closure on Central Avenue South for Bus Stop Improvements

Kent drivers should be aware of a northbound curb lane closure on Central Avenue South at S 259th Street from March 16 through April...

Alternating Traffic Planned on Summit Avenue North and East Smith Street for Guardrail Installation

Drivers in Kent should expect temporary traffic delays on Monday, March 23, 2026, as alternating eastbound and westbound traffic will be in effect on...

Eastbound Lane Restrictions Scheduled on W Smith Street for Tree Removal

Drivers in Kent should prepare for temporary traffic impacts on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as eastbound lane restrictions are planned on W Smith Street...

After shocking revelations, WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition

by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 20, 2026 State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar...

WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 20, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday previewed an upcoming meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ahead of...

Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions

by Henry Brannan, Washington State Standard March 19, 2026 The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water...

New Police Officer Sworn In at Kent City Council Meeting

The Kent Police Department has officially welcomed a new officer as part of its growing force, with Officer Anthony Cienega being introduced and sworn...

Kent Police Arrest 8 in Major Shoplifting Crackdown Across Multiple Cities

The Kent Police Department has successfully carried out a major retail theft crackdown, resulting in multiple arrests and recovery of stolen goods during a...

City of Kent Government Proclaims American Red Cross Month

Kent, WA — The City of Kent officially recognized March as American Red Cross Month during a recent City Council meeting, highlighting the organization’s...

Face mask ban for police in Washington is signed into law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 19, 2026 SEATTLE — Law enforcement officers in Washington state can no longer cover their faces to conceal their...

New law seeks to help clear up Washington’s DUI testing backlog

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 19, 2026 Thousands of cases have piled up in Washington as they await state testing to confirm if a...

Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 18, 2026 A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once...

Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative session

Seattle Detectives Investigating Homicide in Georgetown Neighborhood

Northbound Curb Lane Closure on Central Avenue South for Bus Stop Improvements

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Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative session

Seattle Detectives Investigating Homicide in Georgetown Neighborhood

Northbound Curb Lane Closure on Central Avenue South for Bus Stop Improvements

Alternating Traffic Planned on Summit Avenue North and East Smith Street for Guardrail Installation

Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative session

Seattle Detectives Investigating Homicide in Georgetown Neighborhood

Northbound Curb Lane Closure on Central Avenue South for Bus Stop Improvements

Alternating Traffic Planned on Summit Avenue North and East Smith Street for Guardrail Installation

Eastbound Lane Restrictions Scheduled on W Smith Street for Tree Removal

After shocking revelations, WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition

WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return

Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions

New Police Officer Sworn In at Kent City Council Meeting

Kent Police Arrest 8 in Major Shoplifting Crackdown Across Multiple Cities

City of Kent Government Proclaims American Red Cross Month

Face mask ban for police in Washington is signed into law

New law seeks to help clear up Washington’s DUI testing backlog

Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’

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