WA Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on big businesses
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
February 3, 2026
A year ago, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, signed onto legislation to create a statewide version...
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was ‘robbed’ of MVP, WA Senate resolves
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 2, 2026
The Washington state Senate declared Monday what many Mariners fans have been thinking this offseason: Cal Raleigh...
Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
February 2, 2026
Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system hit a record high in 2025.
State lawmakers...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Talks Super Bowl Bet With Boston Mayor, Hands Ball Off...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a friendly Super Bowl wager with the mayor of Boston during a press event this week, marking the latest...
Detectives Investigate Homicide in Downtown Seattle
Seattle police detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Downtown Seattle.
At approximately 1:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...
Detectives Investigate Double Homicide in South Seattle
Seattle police detectives are investigating a double homicide that occurred Tuesday afternoon in South Seattle.
Just before 4 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of...
Seahawks Rally Announced at Renton City Hall
Renton, WA — The City of Renton has announced a Seahawks Rally set to take place at Renton City Hall on Friday, February 6,...
Illness sidelines chair of key WA budget committee
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
January 30, 2026
With a veteran Washington state lawmaker out due to illness, House Democrats are reworking leadership of a...
Kratom taxes and regulations weighed in WA
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
January 31, 2026
Washington lawmakers are considering three bills to strengthen regulation of kratom, a psychoactive supplement sold at convenience...
WA legislator proposes solution to address vacancies by nonpartisan officeholders
by Erick Bengel, Washington State Standard
January 30, 2026
Under Washington’s constitution, an officeholder elected to a partisan position who vacates their seat — through removal...