Rainier Ave S Project in Renton Nears Completion, Work Pauses for Holidays
The City of Renton has provided an update on the Rainier Avenue South (Phase 4) project, confirming that construction is nearing its final stages...
City of Kent Announces Christmas Holiday Hours for Parks & Community Facilities
The City of Kent has officially announced adjusted operating hours for Parks, Recreation & Community Services during the Christmas holiday period. Residents are advised...
Kent Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision on East Valley Highway
KENT, Wash. —Â
The Kent Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday evening along East Valley Highway.
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WA governor calls for tapping reserve fund and climate law cash to fill budget...
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
December 23, 2025
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson made a splash Tuesday with his full-throated endorsement of taxing the earnings of...
Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1M
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
December 23, 2025
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday threw his support behind a proposed income tax on residents earning...
Racial disparities persist with WA state patrol traffic stops
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
December 22, 2025
Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows.
Washington...
City of Kent Offices to Close Thursday in Observance of Christmas Day
Kent, Washington —
The City of Kent has announced that several city facilities will be closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day.
According...
Two New Officers Graduate from Police Academy, Join Kent Police Department
Kent, WashingtonÂ
The Kent Police Department (KPD) welcomed two new officers this week as they officially graduated from the Criminal Justice Training Commission Police Academy.
Officers...
Seattle Harbor Patrol Removes Derelict, Fuel-Leaking Vessel From Lake Union
Seattle, Washington — The Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) has successfully towed and seized a derelict, fuel-leaking vessel from Lake Union following...
City of Kent Warns Drivers to Obey Road Closure Signs Amid Flooding
Kent, Washington – The City of Kent Government has issued a strong safety reminder to motorists as flooding continues to impact roadways across the...