NATIONAL

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 5, 2026 A 60-day legislative session can be a cruel thing if you’re hoping to see a bill passed. Many policy ideas in the Washington Legislature met their end less than a month in, as they failed to pass the first key deadline on Wednesday to remain in play. Passage of those that survived is far from assured. If bills cost money, they have to advance...

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing data the...

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

SEATTLE — With the Seahawks set to return to Super Sunday for the first time in a decade, city officials are reminding fans to celebrate responsibly...

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

A 64-year-old Kent woman was killed Monday evening after being struck by a northbound BNSF train, according to the Kent Police Department. Officers were dispatched at approximately...

Latest

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 5, 2026 A 60-day legislative session can be a cruel thing if you’re hoping to see a bill passed. Many...

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing...

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

SEATTLE — With the Seahawks set to return to Super Sunday for the first time in a decade, city officials are reminding fans to...

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

A 64-year-old Kent woman was killed Monday evening after being struck by a northbound BNSF train, according to the Kent Police Department. Officers were dispatched...

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

by Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Dori Whitford says she will travel anywhere to talk about the importance of keeping...

Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 3, 2026 A proposal to bar law enforcement in the state from employing former federal immigration agents hired under...

Man Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Stolen Car in Seattle

Seattle, WA — February 4, 2026 — Seattle police arrested a 45-year-old man early Wednesday morning after he fled from officers in a stolen...

Man Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting and Police Pursuit in South Seattle

Seattle, WA — February 1, 2026 — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man Sunday evening after a drive-by shooting in South Seattle. Officers responded just...

Kent Police Warn Residents About Targeted Phone Scam

The Kent Police Department has issued a public warning after a local resident was targeted in a sophisticated phone scam involving impersonation of law...

WA Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on big businesses

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard February 3, 2026 A year ago, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, signed onto legislation to create a statewide version...

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was ‘robbed’ of MVP, WA Senate resolves

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 2, 2026 The Washington state Senate declared Monday what many Mariners fans have been thinking this offseason: Cal Raleigh...

Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 2, 2026 Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system hit a record high in 2025. State lawmakers...

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Talks Super Bowl Bet With Boston Mayor, Hands Ball Off to Marshawn Lynch

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a friendly Super Bowl wager with the mayor of Boston during a press event this week, marking the latest...

Detectives Investigate Homicide in Downtown Seattle

Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Downtown Seattle. At approximately 1:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

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

NATIONAL

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

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

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

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

Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in Legislature

Man Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Stolen Car in Seattle

Man Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting and Police Pursuit in South Seattle

Kent Police Warn Residents About Targeted Phone Scam

WA Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on big businesses

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was ‘robbed’ of MVP, WA Senate resolves

Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Talks Super Bowl Bet With Boston Mayor, Hands Ball Off to Marshawn Lynch

Detectives Investigate Homicide in Downtown Seattle

Follow us

Explore

Citizen Journalism

Others

Follow us