WA congresswoman misses vote on stopgap budget bill
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
September 19, 2025
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said she backed the Republican bill to avert a government shutdown...
Vote-at-home is the law in Washington — and it works
by Lori Larsen and Marianne Nichols, Washington State Standard
September 16, 2025
As county auditors in Washington state, we serve in the executive branch of local...
Cuts leave security spread thin on Washington state Capitol campus
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
September 19, 2025
In sheer size, Washington state’s Capitol campus is the nation’s largest.
It spans 468 acres, with the Capitol...
Little Saigon leaders share new plan to combat drugs, disorder
It includes more policing, social services, neighborhood improvements and new homeless shelters, but needs buy-in from the city, county and state.
By Josh Cohen
Sep 17,...
Kent Traffic Alert: Lane Closures on W Willis St Scheduled for September 18
Kent, Washington — DriveKent.com
City officials have announced temporary lane closures along W Willis St as part of scheduled traffic signal work. On Thursday, September...
Mercer Island Farmers Market Brings Color, Culture, and Community Spirit
Mercer Island, WA — NorthwestNews
The heart of Mercer Island came alive on Sunday as the vibrant Mercer Island Farmers Market welcomed crowds for a...
Indian National Brutally Killed in Dallas: Safety Concerns Rise for Immigrant Communities
Renton, WA | NorthwestNews — The Indian community in the United States is mourning the loss of Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, a 50-year-old motel...
Justice Mary Yu to step down from WA Supreme Court this year
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
September 11, 2025
Washington state Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu will retire from the bench at the end of this...
As feds talk of changing course on Hanford nuclear cleanup, WA officials get heated
by John Stang, Washington State Standard
September 12, 2025
The federal government is unenthusiastic about cranking up its biggest cleanup project next month at the Hanford...
Strikes end at two southwest Washington school districts
Strikes end at two southwest Washington school districts
by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard
September 12, 2025
School is finally back in session following a three-week delay...