For Rivian and Lucid, path finally emerges for direct-to-consumer car sales in WA
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 2, 2026
Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to...
Robbery Turns Violent in Pioneer Square as Man Shot Over $20 Necklace
Police are investigating an early-morning robbery that left a 23-year-old man wounded in downtown Pioneer Square, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Officers responded around...
What’s Happening in Renton This March
Renton, WA From family activities and cultural celebrations to community workshops and seasonal fun, March in Renton is shaping up to be a lively...
Renton Stormwater Project Honored with Engineering Gold Award
The City of Renton and contractor Otak, Inc. have been recognized with a Gold Award for engineering excellence for their Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility....
WA governor to fellow Democrats: Income tax bill still misses mark
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
February 27, 2026
Washington Democrats’ controversial income tax bill emerged from a state House panel Friday looking much different than...
Urban tree funding axed in WA House budget proposal
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
February 27, 2026
Funding that helps Washington communities plant and sustain trees is on the chopping block in the state...
Teen Arrested After Capitol Hill Shooting and Attempted Carjacking
Seattle, WA | February 28, 2026 — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following an early morning shooting at a pizza parlor and an...
Southbound Curb Lane Closed on 84th Ave S for Sewer Repairs
Kent, WA | February 26, 2026 — Drivers in Kent should prepare for delays as a southbound curb lane closure is now in effect...
Kent Becomes First City in Washington to Secure HB 2015 Public Safety Funding
Kent, WA | February 26, 2026 — The Kent Police Department announced that the City of Kent has become the first city in Washington...
WA lawmakers target immigrant detention center with tax, fine and oversight bills
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 27, 2026
Zahid Chaudhry, a U.S. Army veteran, was held in the Northwest ICE Processing Center for four months...