After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 20, 2026
Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two...
Woman Seriously Injured in Pioneer Square Shooting; Suspect at Large
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the Pioneer Square neighborhood, leaving a 26-year-old woman critically injured.
According to the...
WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found by a Renton dumpster
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 17, 2026
King County election officials want to know how a box of ballots wound up next to a...
WA police lag on required deescalation, mental health training
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 17, 2026
Washington law enforcement officers are way behind completing deescalation and mental health training required under the state’s...
Renton Police Announce Shred-A-Thon & Rx Drug Take Back Event for Safe Disposal
The Renton Police Department is encouraging residents to take part in National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day by attending a special community event...
Railroad Repairs Prompt Evening Road Closures in Kent, Washington
A traffic advisory has been issued by the City of Kent Government for the evening of April 18, warning residents about temporary road closures...
Dollars flowing into a pair of hotly contested WA congressional races
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 17, 2026
An early fundraising leader has emerged from the crowd of candidates battling to succeed retiring Republican Congressman...
Washington state awards $56M for child care facility projects
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
Washington is pouring $55.8 million into early learning facilities across the state.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the competitive...
Eastern WA judge moves challenge against new sheriff law to Thurston County
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
An eastern Washington judge declined Thursday to rule on the future of a state law that could...
Cut to pre-K program leaves WA school officials frustrated
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 16, 2026
An early learning program designed to prepare children in Washington for kindergarten will soon shrink by nearly...