Data difficulties complicate WA’s effort to close educational achievement gaps
by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard
October 8, 2025
Work to close educational achievement gaps for several minority groups in Washington state is being hindered by...
Woman Arrested After Witnesses Report Her Blowing Drug Smoke Into Infant’s Face in Seattle
SEATTLE, Wash. — A 39-year-old woman was arrested Sunday evening after witnesses told police they saw her blowing drug smoke into an infant’s face...
With federal penalties looming, WA looks to curb food stamp payment errors
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
October 7, 2025
States that routinely overpay or underpay food stamp recipients could now lose hundreds of millions of dollars...
Three Arrested for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Seattle, WA – October 2, 2025 – Three suspects were arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly committing an armed robbery and kidnapping in Seattle’s...
Seattle Police Arrest Repeat Offender After Foot Chase in Capitol Hill
Seattle police arrested a 33-year-old man Tuesday night after he attempted to flee from officers in Capitol Hill — a move consistent with his...
Woman Shot After Using ATM in Renton, Police Investigating
Renton, WA – October 4, 2025 — A 57-year-old woman was shot in the neck area after using an ATM in Renton on Friday...
Renton Police Searching for Suspect After ATM Shooting
Renton, WA – Officers are searching for a suspect following a shooting Friday evening in the 300 block of Burnett Ave S. The incident...
USPS Postal Worker Shot in Everett; Suspect in Custody
Everett, WA — Everett Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon at the West Mall Place Apartments.
According to police, officers responded to...
WA Legislature’s housing leaders outline vision for 2026
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
October 3, 2025
BELLEVUE — Permanent supportive housing, eviction workarounds and financing for rural homes are among the topics Washington...
Trump cancels blue-state projects, trolls Dems on social media as shutdown drags on
by Jennifer Shutt, Washington State Standard
October 3, 2025
WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials on Friday defended the decision to cancel federal projects in regions of...