Federal judge asked to ditch WA legislative district maps
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
May 14, 2026
A federal judge is weighing whether to toss redrawn political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved...
Costs tied to Iran war add to WA farm woes
by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard
May 13, 2026
It’s going to be another tough year for Washington farmers, who were already facing record-low worldwide...
Hopes of World Cup tourist boom feeling shaky in Seattle
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
May 13, 2026
Last year, FIFA President Gianni Infantino likened this year’s World Cup to “104 Super Bowls.”
With the soccer...
Westlake Park to Celebrate Grand Reopening on May 28 in Downtown Seattle
Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Seattle Parks Foundation, will host a grand reopening celebration for Westlake Park on Thursday, May 28,...
Teen Arrested After Crash of Stolen Car Linked via Bluetooth in Seattle
Seattle police arrested a 15-year-old boy in South Seattle after a stolen vehicle was crashed into a residential yard following a brief hit-and-run incident.
On...
Kent Police Department Promotes Commander L. Meyer
The Kent Police Department has announced the promotion of former Sergeant L. Meyer to the rank of Commander, recognizing his years of dedicated service...
Bellevue Police Open Registration for 2026 Summer Youth Camp
The Bellevue Police Department has officially opened registration for its 4th Annual Summer Youth Camp, offering middle school and high school students an exciting...
Kent Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on West Hill
Authorities in Kent are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening on the city’s West Hill.
According to the Kent Police Department, officers responded...
Mobile Disaster Assistance Center Coming to Auburn This Weekend
Residents in Auburn will have access to in-person disaster recovery support this weekend as King County Government hosts a Mobile Disaster Assistance Center on...
Fundraising effort saves patch of state-managed forest in western WA from logging
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
May 12, 2026
Environmental activists have raised the $32,000 needed to spare the trees surrounding a campground on the northern...