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More Democratic legislative staff seek to unionize in Washington

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 27, 2026 Another group of Democratic staff in the Washington Legislature wants to unionize. Roughly 20 employees who handle policy and communication duties for the Senate Democratic Caucus have filed for representation by the Washington Public Employees Association. It is the first step to becoming a union and negotiating contracts with the Legislature. “Legislative staff are essential to a functioning democracy,” association president Amanda Hacker said...

New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 27, 2026 EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing homelessness in...

Southbound Lane Closure Scheduled at 4th Ave S and W Gowe St for ADA Ramp Improvements

Drivers in the area of 4th Ave S and W Gowe St should prepare for a temporary traffic disruption beginning March 30 through April 3, 2026....

Renton Police to Host Family-Friendly Safety Fest 2026

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has announced it will host its annual Safety Fest 2026 this Saturday, March 28, at the Renton Community Center...

More Democratic legislative staff seek to unionize in Washington

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 27, 2026 Another group of Democratic staff in the Washington Legislature wants to unionize. Roughly 20 employees who handle policy...

New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 27, 2026 EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing...

Southbound Lane Closure Scheduled at 4th Ave S and W Gowe St for ADA Ramp Improvements

Drivers in the area of 4th Ave S and W Gowe St should prepare for a temporary traffic disruption beginning March 30 through April...

Renton Police to Host Family-Friendly Safety Fest 2026

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has announced it will host its annual Safety Fest 2026 this Saturday, March 28, at the Renton...

WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in US

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 26, 2026 In the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive states to live in. Drawing from...

Washington’s gender wage gap is widening, study finds

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 26, 2026 The wage gap between men and women in Washington is the second widest in the country. An analysis...

Bellevue Police Announce Officer Testing Opportunity at City Hall

Bellevue, WA — The Bellevue Police Department is inviting aspiring law enforcement candidates to take the next step toward becoming police officers by participating...

Rainier Avenue Upgrade Nears Completion in Renton

Renton, WA — The City of Renton has announced that Phase 4 of the Rainier Avenue South improvement project has reached substantial completion, marking...

Feds launch probe into Washington program to redress housing discrimination

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 25, 2026 Washington’s program offering no-interest home loans to residents harmed by historical discrimination has landed in the Trump...

Homicide Investigation Underway in Capitol Hill Apartment

Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on Monday afternoon. Officers responded around 4:10 p.m. on March...

NBA vote clears way for expansion to Seattle

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 25, 2026 After nearly a generation of heartache, the NBA is on the precipice of returning to Seattle. The league’s...

Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 24, 2026 Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson...

Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 24, 2026 Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington...

Road Closure Announced in Kent for March 25 Due to Asphalt Work

The City of Kent, Ohio has issued an official road closure notice for Wilson Avenue as part of scheduled asphalt work. The closure will...

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