Here’s what WA’s federal delegation want residents in 2276 to know about the state
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
July 8, 2026
An apple carved from Tenino stone. A photo of the Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier. A commemorative...
DOJ threatens WA election officials with prosecution if noncitizens vote
by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
July 7, 2026
Federal authorities on Tuesday threatened Washington state election officials with criminal prosecution if they...
These 3 WA communities now need state approval for election rule changes
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
July 7, 2026
For the first time, three Washington state local governments will need the state’s OK before implementing new...
WA human rights commissioner resigns amid antisemitism claims
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
July 6, 2026
A member of Washington’s Human Rights Commission has resigned after coming under fire for allegations of antisemitism...
Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
July 6, 2026
Washington’s food stamp overpayments and underpayments ticked up this year, and the state could face tens of...
Homicide Investigation Underway in Seattle’s Lake City Neighborhood
Seattle police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening in the 12000 block of 40th Avenue NE in the Lake City...
Proposed oil pipeline to B.C. coast spurs alarm in Washington state
by Tom Banse, Washington State Standard
July 2, 2026
The province of Alberta late Thursday announced a route for a new, one-million-barrel-per-day crude oil pipeline to...
Ballot fight on WA income tax looks certain
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
July 2, 2026
TUMWATER – Opponents of Washington’s new income tax on high earners turned in more than 500,000 signatures...
Fourth of July fireworks spark wildfire worries for WA
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
July 2, 2026
State and local fire officials are urging Washingtonians to use caution lighting fireworks this weekend, especially as...
Renton Police Explain Use of Automated License Plate Readers After Council Pauses Expansion
Renton, WA: The Renton Police Department has shared details about how its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program operates following the Renton City Council's...