State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 5, 2026
Washington lawmakers are considering restrictions to keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.
Dozens of...
The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 5, 2026
A 60-day legislative session can be a cruel thing if you’re hoping to see a bill passed.
Many...
WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 4, 2026
Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing...
Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch
SEATTLE — With the Seahawks set to return to Super Sunday for the first time in a decade, city officials are reminding fans to...
Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent
A 64-year-old Kent woman was killed Monday evening after being struck by a northbound BNSF train, according to the Kent Police Department.
Officers were dispatched...
With rally and ‘listening sessions’, WA initiative supporters deliver their message
by Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
February 4, 2026
Dori Whitford says she will travel anywhere to talk about the importance of keeping...
Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in Legislature
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 3, 2026
A proposal to bar law enforcement in the state from employing former federal immigration agents hired under...
Man Arrested After Fleeing Police and Crashing Stolen Car in Seattle
Seattle, WA — February 4, 2026 — Seattle police arrested a 45-year-old man early Wednesday morning after he fled from officers in a stolen...
Man Arrested Following Drive-By Shooting and Police Pursuit in South Seattle
Seattle, WA — February 1, 2026 — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man Sunday evening after a drive-by shooting in South Seattle.
Officers responded just...
Kent Police Warn Residents About Targeted Phone Scam
The Kent Police Department has issued a public warning after a local resident was targeted in a sophisticated phone scam involving impersonation of law...