Fugitive from Oregon Arrested in Kent Following Multi-Agency Effort
KENT, WA — A wanted fugitive from Oregon was arrested in Kent, Washington, after local police acted on information provided by out-of-state authorities, highlighting...
Gray wolf population in WA surges to highest recorded level
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 23, 2026
Washington’s gray wolf population is at its highest count since the state began monitoring in 2008.
State and...
Ferguson fills seat on WA campaign watchdog panel as recall effort looms
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 22, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Matt Segal, a founding partner of the Pacifica Law Group and...
Elderly Man Seriously Injured in Unprovoked Downtown Seattle Assault
A 77-year-old man was seriously injured following an unprovoked assault in downtown Seattle late Sunday night, prompting the arrest of one suspect and an...
Renton Police Reactivate License Plate Reader Cameras After Policy Updates
The Renton Police Department has resumed operation of its Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras after a temporary pause to comply with updated state...
Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 22, 2026
When Jamie and Chris Thompson got married, they created a big, blended family.
Chris had three children from...
Olympia knew Washington farming is in crisis, but did nothing
by Ben Tindall, Washington State Standard
April 21, 2026
As the 2026 Washington state legislative session came to a close, there was at least one thing...
Renton Police Cancel Shred-A-Thon & Drug Take-Back Event
The Renton Police Department has announced the cancellation of its upcoming Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back event that was scheduled for this weekend. Officials...
WA Fish and Wildlife panel confronts high tensions and harsh testimony
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 20, 2026
Surly public comments are a staple of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings, revealing the deeply personal...
Demolition of WA Capitol office building gets underway
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 21, 2026
A long-vacant office building on the Washington state Capitol campus will soon be no more.
The state is...