Renton Police Department Honors Women Officers on National Police Women’s Day
Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department proudly recognized and celebrated the contributions of its female officers on National Police Women's Day.
In a statement,...
Washington’s K-12 standardized test scores still below pre-pandemic levels
by Emily Fitzgerald, Washington State Standard
September 11, 2025
Standardized test scores for Washington public school students improved slightly this year, according to data the Office...
Traffic Advisory: Eastbound Lane Closure on James St
The City of Kent has issued a traffic advisory for upcoming nighttime roadwork:
🔹 Location: Eastbound curb lane on James St at Railroad Ave N🔹...
A guide to navigating the immigration court system in WA state
How do you locate someone in ICE custody? Who has the right to an immigration hearing? Attorneys and advocates answer common questions.
By Farah Eltohamy
Sep...
WA ordered to pay $42M for negligence in child sex abuse case
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
September 10, 2025
A Spokane jury has ordered Washington state to pay $42 million to a woman the state failed...
Seattle’s Floating Homes: Where History Meets Community
Author:-Harshita Prakash
On a quiet Saturday evening, while meditation chants echoed in the background, curiosity led me to discover something remarkable, the Seattle Floating Homes...
State debt: How and why US states borrow money
by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's Resource
September 4, 2025
When states take on debt, it’s usually for large infrastructure projects that may benefit multiple generations --...
The No. 1 problem facing Washington farmers
by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard
September 1, 2025
When organic wheat farmer Joel Huesby was growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in southeast...
Teachers and schools can lead in responding to the gun violence epidemic
by Abbey Clements, Washington State Standard
September 8, 2025
When I began my career as an elementary school teacher, back-to-school time was filled with anxieties about...
Washington plans to destroy 30K expiring abortion pills
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
September 9, 2025
Washington state is preparing to destroy much of its abortion pill stockpile as 30,000 doses are set...