Kent Police Department Issues Warning Over Online Marketplace Scams
Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has issued a public advisory urging residents to exercise caution when buying and selling items through social...
WA students attending private universities to see state financial aid cut
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 18, 2026
This fall, students in Washington who attend private universities and receive state financial aid will see their...
Westbound Lane Closure Announced on SE 240th St for Guardrail Installation
Drivers should expect delays as a temporary westbound lane closure is scheduled on SE 240th Street between 148th Ave SE and 146th Pl SE...
Cost of new I-5 bridge linking Oregon and WA doubles to $14.4B
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 17, 2026
The price tag to construct a new interstate bridge linking Washington and Oregon has doubled to $14.4...
WA is close to letting Rivian and Lucid sell directly to customers at showrooms
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 16, 2026
Rivian and Lucid could soon be able to sell cars from a showroom in the same way...
WA’s Joe Kent leaving Trump administration over war in Iran
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 17, 2026
Joe Kent, the former congressional candidate from southwest Washington, is leaving his post as the Trump administration’s...
Washington law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 14, 2026
Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the...
WA sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 13, 2026
Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set...
Silver Alert Issued for Missing 70-Year-Old Man Last Seen in South Seattle
Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 70-year-old man who was last seen in South Seattle, prompting police to ask the public...
Community Leaders, Prosecutors and Police Unite to Address Youth Gun Violence in Seattle
Nearly 50 community members gathered on March 4 for an important discussion focused on youth and gun violence, emphasizing collaboration and hope through community...