WA’s latest emissions report shows small decline
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 29, 2026
State officials and environmentalists point to a new report on Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions as an indicator...
WA asks judge to force Tacoma immigrant detention center operator to let inspectors in
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 28, 2026
TACOMA — Washington state health inspectors have tried for months to investigate complaints at the embattled immigrant...
Suspected DUI Driver Dies After Police Pursuit Crash in Kent
The Kent Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that followed a suspected DUI incident in Kent on the night of April 25, 2026.
According...
Fatal Motorcycle Collision Under Investigation in Factoria
The Bellevue Police Department has launched an investigation into a deadly traffic collision that occurred Friday night in Bellevue.
At approximately 9:07 p.m. on April...
Trump administration denies mitigation aid after WA floods
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 24, 2026
The Trump administration has denied Washington’s request for federal funding to prepare for future floods after a...
The role of natural gas and Washington’s energy future
by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard
April 24, 2026
The Pacific Northwest faces a near-term electricity shortfall as demand rises faster than new resources can...
Top credit rating agency puts Washington on notice
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 24, 2026
Washington got a clear warning this week that its reliance on reserves and one-time maneuvers to balance...
WA Department of Natural Resources to close four campgrounds after lawmakers cut funding
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 23, 2026
The Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that four Washington state campgrounds will be closed for the...
Man Injured in Morning Shooting Near Hing Hay Park; Suspect at Large
SEATTLE, WA — Police are investigating a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District that left a 37-year-old man Injured early this morning.
The incident occurred around...
Man Injured in Roosevelt Neighborhood Stabbing; Suspect Still at Large
SEATTLE, WA — Police are investigating a late-night stabbing in Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood that left a 28-year-old man injured and sent to the hospital.
The...