Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Renaming
Seattle, WA — The Seattle Public Library’s Douglass-Truth Branch will host a community celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, marking the 50th anniversary of its...
Renton Police Warn Residents of Holiday Mail Theft, Share Prevention Tips
Renton, WA — With the holiday season in full swing, the Renton Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant as mail and package...
‘Historic’ flooding prompts WA governor to declare emergency
by Bill Lucia, Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
December 10, 2025
As floodwaters swelled around Washington, threatening low-lying communities along rivers, Gov. Bob...
Flood Warning Issued for King County, Washington
King County, WA — A Flood Warning has been issued for the region, urging residents to exercise caution as hazardous conditions develop due to...
No toll boost for major Seattle route during World Cup
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
December 11, 2025
Drivers won’t pay higher tolls to pass through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle during next summer’s...
Sexual Assault Suspect Points Gun at Officers, Triggering Officer-Involved Shooting in Kent
KENT, Wash.  — A 48-year-old Kent man is in custody after pointing a handgun at officers during an early-morning standoff that led to an...
Armed Robbery and Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Multi-Agency Pursuit in Kent
KENT, Wash. — A 35-year-old man was arrested late Wednesday night after a violent armed robbery and carjacking spree that spanned multiple jurisdictions and...
Kent Police Highlight National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
KENT, WA – December 2025 — The Kent Police Department is recognizing National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, emphasizing the dangers impaired driving poses to...
Washington’s last coal power plant will transition to natural gas
by Joseph O’Sullivan, Washington State Standard
December 9, 2025
TransAlta Corporation has signed an agreement with Puget Sound Energy to switch the last coal-fired power station...
Serrano out as federal prosecutor in eastern WA. But he could be back
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
December 9, 2025
Pete Serrano’s time as a federal prosecutor in eastern Washington ended Tuesday.
His tenure with the U.S. Department...