Armed Robbery in Belltown Turns Deadly, Victim Dies at Hospital
Seattle, WA — A violent armed robbery in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood has been upgraded to a homicide after the primary victim succumbed to his...
Reykdal: Washington behind as lawmakers study school phone limits
by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard
April 11, 2026
The state’s school chief says Washington is falling behind a national push to restrict smartphones in...
Forest Service plans to close two research labs in WA
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 10, 2026
The U.S. Forest Service research labs in Seattle and Wenatchee are targeted for closure, part of a...
Violent Robbery in Seattle: Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect
Seattle police are urging the public to assist in identifying a suspect involved in a violent robbery that occurred in the Pioneer Square area...
Kent Declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Honors Community Advocate
The City of Kent has officially proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during this week’s City Council meeting, reaffirming its commitment to supporting...
Kent City Council Proclaims Black Wellness Week, Honors Community Leaders
The City of Kent has officially proclaimed April 13–17 as Black Wellness Week, highlighting the importance of holistic health and cultural well-being within Black...
Frustration boils up after Ferguson vetoes two tiny grants in WA budget
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 9, 2026
A week after Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a nearly $80 billion budget, questions remain as to...
Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
April 8, 2026
Opponents of Washington’s new income tax law plan Thursday to formally launch their legal challenge to the...
‘Our new normal’: WA confronts another year of drought
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
April 8, 2026
Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a statewide drought emergency Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive year that part...
April Marked as Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Community Urged to Stand Together
The Kent Police Department has officially recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, aiming to raise awareness, support survivors, and encourage community action against...