WA governor prepares to meet with NBA commissioner as hopes rise for Sonics’ return
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 20, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday previewed an upcoming meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ahead of...
Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions
by Henry Brannan, Washington State Standard
March 19, 2026
The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water...
New Police Officer Sworn In at Kent City Council Meeting
The Kent Police Department has officially welcomed a new officer as part of its growing force, with Officer Anthony Cienega being introduced and sworn...
Kent Police Arrest 8 in Major Shoplifting Crackdown Across Multiple Cities
The Kent Police Department has successfully carried out a major retail theft crackdown, resulting in multiple arrests and recovery of stolen goods during a...
City of Kent Government Proclaims American Red Cross Month
Kent, WA — The City of Kent officially recognized March as American Red Cross Month during a recent City Council meeting, highlighting the organization’s...
Face mask ban for police in Washington is signed into law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 19, 2026
SEATTLE — Law enforcement officers in Washington state can no longer cover their faces to conceal their...
New law seeks to help clear up Washington’s DUI testing backlog
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 19, 2026
Thousands of cases have piled up in Washington as they await state testing to confirm if a...
Washington state clarifies what is an ‘election’
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 18, 2026
A new state law aims to erase any confusion about Washington’s ban on voting more than once...
Transparency battles are getting more difficult in WA
by Mike Fancher, Washington State Standard
March 18, 2026
Protecting the people’s right to know in Washington state is a constant battle that is getting even...
Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing During Domestic Dispute in Chinatown-International District
Seattle | March 18, 2026
A late-night domestic disturbance in Chinatown-International District turned violent early Wednesday morning, leaving a man with serious injuries and a...