Audit questions $37M in child care payments in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 31, 2026
Washington made an estimated $37 million in questionable child care payments over the course of a year...
Brutal Robbery at West Seattle Encampment Leaves Three Hospitalized
Seattle, WA: A violent robbery at a tent encampment in West Seattle has left three men seriously injured, prompting an active investigation by Seattle...
City of Renton Promotes E-Waste Recycling at 1 Green Planet Facility
Renton, WA: The City of Renton is encouraging residents to take advantage of a local electronic recycling facility, 1 Green Planet, aimed at reducing...
City of Kent Launches ‘KentWorks’ App to Boost Community Services
Kent, WA: The City of Kent has officially introduced a new mobile application, KentWorks, designed to make it easier for residents to report non-emergency...
Dramatic Rescue After Car Fire in Kent Leaves Suspect Injured
Kent, WA: A routine patrol turned into a dramatic rescue operation late Saturday evening when Kent Police officers responded to a chaotic sequence of...
Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 30, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license...
Washington charges drivers for buying studded tires. Why doesn’t Oregon?
by Mia Maldonado, Washington State Standard
March 30, 2026
As weather warms and more Oregonians spend their time outside, spring brings the telltale clicking sounds of...
Pharmaceutical giants sue WA over new drug pricing law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 30, 2026
Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to...
As Washington gets an income tax, the fight to overturn it begins
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 28, 2026
Come Monday, Washington is expected to have a state income tax on the books for the first...
Third round of ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands to Washington’s state capitol
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 28, 2026
Thousands of people gathered at the Washington state capitol on Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, a...