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Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 2, 2026 A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers this year that critics argued would force some out of office. The decision from Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller permanently blocks the most controversial pieces of the Democrat-sponsored policy, pending a potential appeal by the state. A formal court order outlining the ruling is...

As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 2, 2026 Roughly 10,000 immigrants in Washington are losing their Medicaid health coverage due to federal cuts Republicans in Congress approved...

WA’s nation-high minimum wage rising to nearly $18 an hour in 2027

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 1, 2026 Washington’s minimum wage workers will get a 3.5% pay bump in 2027. The state’s minimum wage will climb to $17.73...

Wolves in SE Washington pack to be killed ‘incrementally’ by state officials after livestock attacks

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard October 1, 2026 The director of the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife this week authorized the “incremental” killing of wolves in...

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Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 2, 2026 A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers...

As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 2, 2026 Roughly 10,000 immigrants in Washington are losing their Medicaid health coverage due to federal cuts Republicans in...

WA’s nation-high minimum wage rising to nearly $18 an hour in 2027

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 1, 2026 Washington’s minimum wage workers will get a 3.5% pay bump in 2027. The state’s minimum wage will climb...

Wolves in SE Washington pack to be killed ‘incrementally’ by state officials after livestock attacks

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard October 1, 2026 The director of the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife this week authorized the “incremental” killing of...

Legislative staff in WA state Senate reject new contract

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 30, 2026 The union representing staff of Democratic state senators in Washington has overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract,...

WA company has to pay $410K for withheld hospital charity care

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 30, 2026 A company providing medical care at the Overlake Medical Center emergency room will refund more than $400,000...

WA state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 28, 2026 In a closely watched decision, Washington’s largest union of state government workers has ratified a new two-year...

Bellevue Police Announce Rules for Community Gun Exchange Event

Bellevue, WA — September 26, 2026 — The Bellevue Police Department is reminding community members of the rules and safety guidelines ahead of a...

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Collision on Military Road

Kent, WA — September 25, 2026 — The Kent Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred Friday morning on...

With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for WA leaders

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 25, 2026 The latest forecast of state tax collections released Friday did nothing to brighten Washington’s budget outlook. But it...

To train and retain Washington’s future doctors, look to local med school, clinic partnerships

by Kristen Wyrick, Washington State Standard September 25, 2026 How can we make sure that Washington has a strong pipeline of future doctors to care for...

Better than before: WA reopens historic Capitol campus building

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 24, 2026 More than two years of construction and $131 million later, a historic building on the Washington state...

WA voters of color more likely to have ballots challenged, per report

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 24, 2026 Younger voters and voters of color in Washington state see their ballots challenged for signature issues more...

Uptake slow for mid-size electric truck vouchers in WA’s new incentive program

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 23, 2026 A line of work trucks sat running in the parking lot of Kent’s Pacific Raceways Monday, but...

Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

WA’s nation-high minimum wage rising to nearly $18 an hour in 2027

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Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

WA’s nation-high minimum wage rising to nearly $18 an hour in 2027

Wolves in SE Washington pack to be killed ‘incrementally’ by state officials after livestock attacks

Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

WA’s nation-high minimum wage rising to nearly $18 an hour in 2027

Wolves in SE Washington pack to be killed ‘incrementally’ by state officials after livestock attacks

Legislative staff in WA state Senate reject new contract

WA company has to pay $410K for withheld hospital charity care

WA state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike

Bellevue Police Announce Rules for Community Gun Exchange Event

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Collision on Military Road

With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for WA leaders

To train and retain Washington’s future doctors, look to local med school, clinic partnerships

Better than before: WA reopens historic Capitol campus building

WA voters of color more likely to have ballots challenged, per report

Uptake slow for mid-size electric truck vouchers in WA’s new incentive program

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