WA falls again in national education ranking
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 15, 2026
Washington state has slipped once again in a national education ranking.
The new report from the Annie E....
Renton Gears Up for Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4
RENTON, WA — Runners, walkers, and families are invited to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4, 2026,...
WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook darkens
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 12, 2026
State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult...
Man Seriously Injured in Early-Morning Shooting Near Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood
SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man seriously injured in the early hours of June 12 near...
Renton Hosts USA vs. Paraguay Watch Party at Legacy Square
RENTON, WA – Soccer fans are invited to gather at Legacy Square in Renton for a lively USA vs. Paraguay watch party as excitement...
Renton Residents Asked to Set Out Garbage Carts Early Due to Extreme Heat
RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton is advising residents that residential waste collection services will begin earlier than usual on Monday, June 15,...
Ballmer’s philanthropy commits to funding 10,000 affordable housing units in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
June 11, 2026
The Ballmer Group is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to fund 10,000 new affordable rental homes...
Kent Police Encourage Accountability and Recovery Through “Fix It For Your Future” Campaign
Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is encouraging residents to take proactive steps toward resolving legal issues and improving their futures through its...
Kent Police Launch Blue Envelope Program to Improve Traffic Stops for Neurodivergent Drivers
KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department has announced the launch of the Washington State Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to make...
Trump looms large as 11 candidates vie to replace Dan Newhouse in central WA
by Orion Donovan Smith, The Spokesman-Review, Washington State Standard
June 11, 2026
MOSES LAKE – For the first time in a dozen years, Rep. Dan Newhouse...