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Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick

Kent police are investigating after an adult male was found deceased in Lake Fenwick on March 23, 2026. According to police, officers and Puget Sound Fire responded around 12:33 p.m. after a witness reported seeing a person face down in the water. Firefighters pulled the man from the lake and confirmed he was dead at the scene. Authorities said the man has not yet been identified but appears to be between...

Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure

Kent police say officers arrested a 45-year-old Kent man after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday morning near South 236th Street and Pacific Highway South. According to the...

New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding was slashed...

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism. To address this, Washington is establishing a program to...

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Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick

Kent police are investigating after an adult male was found deceased in Lake Fenwick on March 23, 2026. According to police, officers and Puget Sound...

Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure

Kent police say officers arrested a 45-year-old Kent man after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday morning near South 236th Street and Pacific Highway South. According...

New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 23, 2026 At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding...

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

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...

Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick

Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure

New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

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Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick

Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure

New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick

Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure

New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers

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

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