Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick
Kent police are investigating after an adult male was found deceased in Lake Fenwick on March 23, 2026.
According to police, officers and Puget Sound...
Kent police arrest suspected drug dealer after pursuit and weapons seizure
Kent police say officers arrested a 45-year-old Kent man after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday morning near South 236th Street and Pacific Highway South. According...
New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 23, 2026
At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding...
‘Blue envelopes’ seek to reduce WA traffic stop risks for neurodivergent drivers
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 23, 2026
Traffic stops can be anxiety-inducing encounters, especially for people with autism.
To address this, Washington is establishing a...
Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative session
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 22, 2026
With just three more sessions scheduled before state law mandates greenhouse gas emissions in Washington be at...
Seattle Detectives Investigating Homicide in Georgetown Neighborhood
Seattle police are investigating a suspected homicide that occurred this afternoon in the Georgetown neighborhood.
At approximately 11:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report...
Northbound Curb Lane Closure on Central Avenue South for Bus Stop Improvements
Kent drivers should be aware of a northbound curb lane closure on Central Avenue South at S 259th Street from March 16 through April...
Alternating Traffic Planned on Summit Avenue North and East Smith Street for Guardrail Installation
Drivers in Kent should expect temporary traffic delays on Monday, March 23, 2026, as alternating eastbound and westbound traffic will be in effect on...
Eastbound Lane Restrictions Scheduled on W Smith Street for Tree Removal
Drivers in Kent should prepare for temporary traffic impacts on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as eastbound lane restrictions are planned on W Smith Street...
After shocking revelations, WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition
by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 20, 2026
State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar...