Washington’s gender wage gap is widening, study finds
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 26, 2026
The wage gap between men and women in Washington is the second widest in the country.
An analysis...
Bellevue Police Announce Officer Testing Opportunity at City Hall
Bellevue, WA — The Bellevue Police Department is inviting aspiring law enforcement candidates to take the next step toward becoming police officers by participating...
Rainier Avenue Upgrade Nears Completion in Renton
Renton, WA — The City of Renton has announced that Phase 4 of the Rainier Avenue South improvement project has reached substantial completion, marking...
Feds launch probe into Washington program to redress housing discrimination
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 25, 2026
Washington’s program offering no-interest home loans to residents harmed by historical discrimination has landed in the Trump...
Homicide Investigation Underway in Capitol Hill Apartment
Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on Monday afternoon.
Officers responded around 4:10 p.m. on March...
NBA vote clears way for expansion to Seattle
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 25, 2026
After nearly a generation of heartache, the NBA is on the precipice of returning to Seattle.
The league’s...
Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 24, 2026
Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax.
Gov. Bob Ferguson...
Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 24, 2026
Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington...
Road Closure Announced in Kent for March 25 Due to Asphalt Work
The City of Kent, Ohio has issued an official road closure notice for Wilson Avenue as part of scheduled asphalt work. The closure will...
Weekly Traffic Advisory Issued for Renton: Multiple Road Impacts from March 23–27
The City of Renton has released a traffic advisory highlighting several roadways expected to experience disruptions during the week of March 23 to March...