Cigarette tax hike still in play as WA legislative session wanes
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 4, 2026
Washington lawmakers are considering raising the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2010, to $5...
Republican newcomer will try to unseat Krishnadasan in WA Senate
by Conor Wilson, Washington State Standard
March 4, 2026
Gary Parker, a restaurant owner and philanthropist, confirmed in a phone interview Tuesday he plans to run...
Ban on police face coverings in WA nears final passage in Legislature
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 3, 2026
A prohibition on law enforcement covering their faces, motivated by masked federal immigration agents, is one step...
Missing Vulnerable Adult with Dementia Last Seen in Auburn, Washington
Authorities are searching for a missing vulnerable adult who was last seen in the Auburn area and may be in need of medical assistance.
According...
U.S. Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur Visits India to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership
The U.S. Embassy India has welcomed Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, during his official visit to India...
Low-Interest Disaster Loans Announced for Washington Flood Victims
Washington residents impacted by December’s historic flooding can now apply for low-interest disaster assistance loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The relief...
Bryan Woo’s Historic Streak Highlights Countdown to Opening Day
With just 25 days remaining until Opening Day, the Seattle Mariners are spotlighting a remarkable milestone from right-hander Bryan Woo.
Woo etched his name into...
City of Renton Announces Traffic Impacts for March 2–6
The City of Renton has released a list of traffic impacts scheduled for the week of March 2 through March 6, 2026, as part...
More bills knocked out of running in WA Legislature
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
March 3, 2026
We’re in the home stretch of Washington’s 2026 legislative session.
It means a near-constant culling of the legislation...
It’s lights out for WA Legislature’s effort to regulate data centers
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
March 2, 2026
Big technology companies scored a win in Olympia on Monday, as a sweeping bill to regulate data...