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In wake of Supreme Court ruling, WA Democrats weigh congressional redistricting options

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 7, 2026 Washington state Democrats are wrestling with whether to join the redistricting battles unfolding across the country. There’s no immediate push to redraw the state’s congressional map. But Democratic leaders are not ruling out the idea if they win supermajorities in the Legislature. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court sharply limited the consideration of race when drawing legislative boundaries, allowing Louisiana to redraw its congressional...

Washington looking for solutions to looming water challenges

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 6, 2026 WOODINVILLE — For four straight years, at least parts of Washington have been in a drought, as snowpack has...

Critics question WA’s progress reducing solitary confinement in state prisons

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 6, 2026 If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. For the youth helpline, call...

WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 5, 2026 A Washington Supreme Court commissioner on Tuesday declined to pause a judge’s ruling that blocked a new law setting...

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, WA Democrats weigh congressional redistricting options

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 7, 2026 Washington state Democrats are wrestling with whether to join the redistricting battles unfolding across the country. There’s no...

Washington looking for solutions to looming water challenges

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 6, 2026 WOODINVILLE — For four straight years, at least parts of Washington have been in a drought, as...

Critics question WA’s progress reducing solitary confinement in state prisons

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 6, 2026 If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. For the youth...

WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 5, 2026 A Washington Supreme Court commissioner on Tuesday declined to pause a judge’s ruling that blocked a new...

Knife-Wielding Suspect Arrested After Burglary in Seattle’s Little Saigon

Seattle, Washington — A 32-year-old man armed with a knife was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a burglary incident in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood. According to...

Nighttime Lane Closures Planned on S 212th Street in Kent for Paving Work

Kent, Washington — Drivers traveling through Kent should prepare for temporary disruptions as nighttime lane closures are scheduled along S 212th Street from 59th...

Missing Vulnerable Young Adult in Kent Sparks Community Concern

Kent, Washington — Authorities in Kent have issued an urgent alert regarding a missing vulnerable young adult, 21-year-old Amina Sahra Abidnoor, who was last...

Multiple Proclamations Issued Across Washington State Honoring Vaisakhi, Khalsa Day & Sikh Heritage Month

A proud and historic moment for the Sikh community as multiple proclamations and resolutions were issued across Washington State recognizing Vaisakhi, Khalsa Day, and...

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on West Seattle Bridge Under Investigation

Seattle police detectives are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred early this morning on the West Seattle Bridge. At approximately 1:57 a.m., patrol officers...

Police Arrest Man for Assaulting Teen in North Seattle

Seattle Police arrested a 35-year-old man following an assault on a teenage girl in the Northgate area early this morning. According to police, officers responded...

Kent Honors Corrections Officers During National Appreciation Week

The Kent Police Department has extended its gratitude to the City of Kent Corrections Facility (CKCF) in recognition of National Corrections Officer Week, highlighting...

Ex-Washington lawmaker Eric Robertson dies

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 5, 2026 Former Washington state lawmaker Eric Robertson, who served two stints in the Legislature decades apart, died April...

WA Supreme Court bats down referendum attempt targeting income tax

by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 4, 2026 Washington’s Supreme Court on Monday denied a conservative political committee’s request to pursue an...

Candidate filing begins, kicking off Washington election season

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 4, 2026 An unusual and potentially pivotal midterm election season gets formally underway in Washington on Monday when candidates...

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