Rural hospitals often scrap labor and delivery services after mergers, study finds
by Anna Claire Vollers, Washington State Standard
September 21, 2025
Rural hospitals are less likely to offer obstetric services after they’ve been acquired by a larger...
Road Work Alert: Lane Reductions on SB I-405 Through Monday Morning
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Drivers should plan for delays this weekend on southbound Interstate 405 as crews continue sewer repair and slab reconstruction work.
The Washington...
Traffic Alert: Collision on SR 518 Ramp to I-5 Northbound
SEATAC, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports a collision on the State Route 518 eastbound off-ramp to Interstate 5 northbound...
City of Renton Seeks Community Input on Neighborhood Retail
The City of Renton is exploring ways to bring small-scale retail into residential neighborhoods, such as cafes, small eateries, bike shops, or neighborhood markets....
Kent City Council Approves 0.1% Sales Tax to Strengthen Public Safety
Kent, WA | NorthwestNews — September 20, 2025
The Kent City Council has taken decisive action to address the city’s longstanding public safety funding shortfalls,...
South King County Scholar Athelete Fund 2025
Auburn, WA | NorthwestNews — This Saturday morning, community leaders, sponsors, and supporters gathered at Emerald Downs to uplift the next generation through education,...
DUSU election 2025 result: Metro fare cuts top Aryan Maan’s priority for students
Vote counting for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections concluded on Friday, following a day of polling held under heightened security across DU...
Major Lane Closures on I-405 Southbound in Bellevue Through Sept. 22
Bellevue, WA — September 21, 2025Drivers in Bellevue should prepare for significant delays on I-405 this weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)...
Renton Police Arrest Four Suspects in Hate Crime Assault on Transgender Woman
Renton, WA — September 21, 2025A 25-year-old man surrendered to Renton Police late Thursday in connection with a violent hate crime assault on a...
New leaders of WA’s two largest universities navigate tough era for higher education
by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard
September 20, 2025
For the first time in nearly a decade, Washington’s two largest universities welcomed new presidents within the...