Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state
by John Stang, Washington State Standard
January 2, 2026
Washington spent much of the 1970s trying to become a center for nuclear power, with plans for...
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
December 30, 2025
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
Those are just a...
Man With $210K in Warrants Arrested for Driving Stolen SUV in Belltown
Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old man early Monday morning after locating him driving a stolen SUV in the Belltown neighborhood. The...
Highway 2 to reopen west of Stevens Pass
by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
December 30, 2025
U.S. Highway 2 west of Stevens Pass will fully reopen by Sunday, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said...
Detectives Seek Information on Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run in Beacon Hill
Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision that...
Police Arrest Man After Shooting Near Chinatown–International District
Seattle, Wash. — Seattle police arrested a man Sunday morning following a shooting near the Chinatown–International District neighborhood.
Officers responded at approximately 6:00 a.m. to...
Kent Police Arrest Robbery Suspect
Kent, Wash. — A robbery suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening after a quick response by Kent Police and help from alert witnesses...
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
December 30, 2025
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
Those are just a...
In Washington orchards, immigration crackdown sows fear and uncertainty
by Hal Bernton, Washington State Standard
December 29, 2025
UNION GAP, Wash. — On a chilly fall morning, farmworkers fanned out through an orchard here to...
City of Kent Urges Residents to Report Flood Damage for Assistance Eligibility
KENT, WA — The City of Kent is urging residents and business owners affected by recent severe weather and flooding to report any property...