Winter Weather Update in Renton, Washington
City officials have announced that Maplewood Golf Course is closed today (Friday, March 13, 2026) due to ongoing winter weather conditions affecting the area.
Despite...
Winter Driving Alert in Renton, Washington
Authorities in Renton are urging drivers to be extra cautious after several preventable collisions were reported early this morning due to snowy and icy...
Income tax bill heads to WA governor for signature
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 11, 2026
Democratic state senators in Washington pushed a state income tax across the legislative finish line Wednesday after...
New targeted tax in WA aims to keep coal power plant shut down
by Tom Banse, Washington State Standard
March 11, 2026
Tax legislation Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Wednesday targets the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific...
Businesses can’t require microchip implants for workers under new WA law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 11, 2026
Injected under the skin, usually between the thumb and index finger, microchip implants can serve as identification...
Kent Police Arrest Bothell Rape Suspect Following BOLO Alert
Kent, Washington – Officers from the Kent Police Department successfully arrested a 24-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a rape investigation in Bothell after...
Republican in WA House draws GOP challenger
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 10, 2026
An incumbent Washington Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge from an associate pastor of a...
Renton Announces Waste Service Rate Updates for 2027
The Renton, Washington has released new details regarding upcoming waste collection rates as part of its 2027 solid waste service agreement with Recology.
According to...
DUI Crash in Kent Leads to Arrest After Driver Slams Into SUV Carrying Mother...
A suspected DUI crash in Kent, Washington led to the arrest of a driver after a collision involving a mother and her toddler, according...
Kent Police Department to Receive $1.92 Million for Officers, Training, and Jail Safety Upgrades
The Kent Police Department in Kent, Washington will receive approximately $1.92 million in funding aimed at strengthening public safety, supporting officer recruitment, and improving...