Washington US Rep. Dan Newhouse looks to exit Congress on his terms
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
December 17, 2025
For a while, Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse says he’s been hearing a little voice in the...
Washington US Rep. Dan Newhouse not running for reelection
by Bill Lucia and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
December 17, 2025
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of two Republicans representing Washington state in Congress, will...
Man Arrested After Assaulting Sound Transit Bus Driver Downtown
Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old man late Tuesday night after he allegedly punched a Sound Transit bus driver during an incident in Downtown Seattle.
Officers...
Traffic Advisory: Roads Reopen in Kent
Kent, WA — The City of Kent has announced that previously impacted roads have reopened following recent weather-related disruptions.
As of 5:00 a.m. on December...
City of Kent Monitoring Flooding as Conditions Remain Unstable
Kent, WA — City of Kent emergency teams are actively monitoring flooding conditions across the city and responding as situations develop, officials said. Authorities...
Kent Clarifies: No Evacuation Orders Currently in Effect
Kent, WA — The City of Kent has issued a clarification after some residents received resent King County Code Red alerts that referenced evacuations...
Mudslide Disrupts Traffic on Maple Valley Highway in Renton
Renton, WA — A mudslide has caused the closure of the westbound lane of Maple Valley Highway (SR-169) across from the Riviera Apartments, city...
Multiple Road Closures Issued in Renton Due to Flooding and Fallen Trees
Renton, WA — Authorities in Renton have announced multiple road closures following flooding and downed trees caused by severe weather conditions, according to updates...
Landslide Causes Overnight Lane Closure on Maple Valley Highway
Renton, WA — A landslide has forced the closure of the northbound lane of Maple Valley Highway (SR-169) near Blaine Drive SE, directly across...
Road Rage Crash Under Investigation in Renton
Renton, WA — Detectives with the Renton Police Department are seeking public assistance to gather video evidence related to a weekend road rage incident...