Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel
by Tom Banse, Washington State Standard
January 9, 2026
A who’s who from Washington state business and Democratic politics on Thursday extolled the virtues of alternative...
Everett Police Chief Robert Goetz Officially Sworn In
Everett, Washington — The Everett Police Department has a new chief following a formal swearing-in ceremony held during the Everett City Council meeting on...
Burien Deputy Arrests Woman After Fentanyl Discovered During Downtown Patrol
Burien, Washington — A routine patrol in downtown Burien led to a drug arrest after a deputy observed a woman actively using drugs early...
Top Ferguson aide who went on extended leave to return in new role
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
January 8, 2026
A top adviser to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is back at work with a new title and...
ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
January 8, 2026
Despite vows to restrict immigration authorities’ access to Washington state Department of Licensing information, the data sharing...
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots U.S. Citizen During Minneapolis Traffic Incident
Minneapolis — A U.S. citizen was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent during a traffic-related incident in Minneapolis early January 7, according to...
As barbs fly and Trump wades in, a central WA congressional race heats up
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
January 7, 2026
Two years ago, Amanda McKinney, a Republican Yakima County commissioner, made a commercial endorsing Republican U.S. Rep....
SR 167 Express Toll Lane Extension to Open Jan. 12, WSDOT Announces
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced the extension of the northbound SR 167 Express Toll Lane, set to open on Monday,...
Kent Police Arrest 2023 Assault I Suspect After Flock Safety Alert
KENT, Wash. — Kent Police officers have arrested a suspect connected to a 2023 assault investigation after receiving an alert from an automated license...
How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
January 6, 2026
Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care...