Elderly Woman Brutally Attacked in Daylight Assault in Seattle, Finger Bitten Off
Seattle, WA — An 88-year-old woman is recovering after a violent and unprovoked attack in her own backyard, a disturbing incident that unfolded in...
City of Renton Opens Applications for Second Cohort of Resident Civic Academy
Renton, WA — The City of Renton is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Resident Civic Academy, following the successful launch...
NWS Warns of Potential Flooding as Powerful Storm Systems Move Into Pacific Northwest
Seattle, WA — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle is warning residents across the Pacific Northwest to prepare for a series of very...
City of Renton Urges Residents to Cut Holiday Food Waste as Part of 2030...
Renton, WA — The City of Renton is encouraging residents to take action this holiday season to help reduce food waste, as part of...
City of Kent Gears Up for Winterfest Celebration with Holiday Fun for All
Kent, WA — The City of Kent is set to welcome residents and visitors for a festive night of holiday cheer as Kent Winterfest...
Renton Police Release Sketch in Search for Serial Rape Suspect
Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has released a facial sketch of a suspect believed to be responsible for a violent sexual assault...
Kent Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing 43-Year-Old Woman
Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old woman who has been missing for several...
Police are failing to solve most violent crimes in WA
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
December 5, 2025
More than half of violent crimes in Washington state are going unsolved.
That sobering data point, shared with...
Large-scale solar farm in central WA gets green light from governor
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
December 4, 2025
Gov. Bob Ferguson has approved a 1,300-acre solar farm in south-central Washington, calling the project a “win...
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales withstands another round in court
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
December 4, 2025
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms...