Deaths on Washington roads drop again
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 19, 2026
In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year...
More sunshine coming to WA government with Capitol skylight restoration
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 19, 2026
Let there be light.
When Washington state lawmakers return to Olympia for the 2027 legislative session, natural light...
Federal judge rebuffs bid to toss WA legislative maps
by Jerry Cornfield and Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
May 18, 2026
A federal judge has rejected a request to ditch political maps for Washington’s Legislature...
Theo Angelis sworn in as WA Supreme Court justice
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 18, 2026
Theo Angelis is Washington’s newest state Supreme Court justice.
While he has been on the court for about...
Multiple Road Projects Expected to Slow Traffic in Renton This Week
The City of Renton has announced traffic impacts across several major roads from May 18 through May 22, 2026, as crews continue infrastructure and...
WA lawmaker stares down ethics charges ahead of rare public hearing
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
May 18, 2026
For more than a year, Rep. Tarra Simmons has been dogged by allegations she improperly used her...
Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 15, 2026
A Washington judge on Friday sided with the state as he turned back a lawsuit seeking to...
Kent Police Department Celebrates National Police Week with Community Support
The Kent Police Department shared heartfelt appreciation during National Police Week, thanking local residents and businesses for showing support to officers and staff. According...
Food stamp enrollment drops in WA as immigrants exit program
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 15, 2026
Food stamp enrollment in Washington state fell sharply between last summer and early this year amid federal...
WA gets $538M in delayed COVID-era payments from FEMA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 14, 2026
The federal government announced Wednesday it’s reimbursing the Washington state health department $263 million for costs responding...