WA employers added jobs in May, but unemployment rate stayed stuck at 5.2%
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 17, 2026
Washington’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in May even as the economy added roughly 10,000 jobs,...
No signs of emerging New World screwworm threat in WA
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 17, 2026
A parasitic fly that poses a deadly threat to livestock and pets has re-invaded the United States...
Leader of WA Office of Indian Affairs exits for tribal leadership post
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 17, 2026
Another original member of Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s administration has departed.
Tim Reynon resigned as executive director of...
Lake Meridian Park Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels
Kent, Washington — June 17, 2026
The City of Kent has announced the temporary closure of the swim beach at Lake Meridian Park after testing...
Initiative to repeal WA income tax would ax revenue, keep added costs
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 17, 2026
Democratic lawmakers in Washington paired their new income tax on high earners with a pledge to use...
Valley SWAT Arrests Robbery Suspect After Months-Long Investigation
Kent, WA – A robbery suspect accused of pulling a gun on a woman during an online marketplace transaction has been arrested following a...
West Fenwick Park Trail Closure Scheduled for Maintenance
KENT, WA — Visitors to West Fenwick Park should plan for temporary trail closures as maintenance work begins on Tuesday, June 16. According to...
$11M in federal aid for WA flood victims handed out as deadline passes
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
June 16, 2026
The deadline has passed to apply for federal assistance in response to Washington’s flooding last year, with...
Washington sued over assisted living spending cuts
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
June 15, 2026
Faced with a budget shortfall this year, Washington Democratic lawmakers relied on spending cuts and other maneuvers...
At last, WA’s iconic North Cascades Highway reopens
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 15, 2026
The North Cascades Highway reopened on Sunday, restoring an economic lifeline for small communities east of the...