Last deadline of Washington legislative session kills more bills
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 7, 2026
So close.
With less than a week to go, policy proposals could see the finish line to becoming...
WA GOP lawmakers press schools chief on gender identity disclosure policies
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 6, 2026
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week, Washington House Republicans are seeking answers from the state’s...
Automated license plate reader regulations close to becoming WA law
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 6, 2026
Washington is one step closer to adding guardrails to the use of automated license plate readers.
The state...
Water Truck Rolls Over in Crash at Renton Intersection, Driver Hospitalized
A driver was hospitalized after a water truck rolled over in a collision at a busy intersection in Renton, authorities said.
According to the Renton...
WA senator refuses to apologize for inflammatory remark
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 5, 2026
A Republican Washington state senator refused to apologize for using an offensive term during floor debate Wednesday...
Traffic Advisory: Lane Closures Scheduled on Central Avenue in Kent for Fiber Work
Drivers in Kent should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions as intermittent curb lane closures are scheduled along Central Avenue between South 228th Street and...
King County Launches 2026 Wastemobile Program for Safe Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
The City of Kent Government has announced the return of the 2026 Wastemobile season, providing residents across King County with convenient locations to safely...
Kent Police Arrest 12 Suspects in Prostitution Sting at Local Hotel
The Kent Police Department announced that detectives and patrol officers arrested 12 suspects during a prostitution sting operation conducted at a hotel in Kent.
According...
Holdout Democrats leave WA House support for income tax in doubt
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 4, 2026
The votes weren’t there yet late Wednesday for Democrats’ income tax bill in the Washington state House.
Democratic...
WA takes another step to link its carbon market with California and Quebec
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 5, 2026
Washington’s cap-and-trade program could soon link with carbon markets in California and Quebec, a move that agency...