Afghan Evacuee Arrested in Texas on Alleged Bomb Threat Charge
Tarrant County, Texas — Authorities in Texas have arrested an Afghan evacuee, Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, on suspicion of making a terroristic threat after investigators...
U.S. Declares Venezuelan Airspace Closed in New Anti-Drug Trafficking Measure
Washington, D.C. — The United States has announced that Venezuelan airspace is now considered closed to U.S.-affiliated carriers as part of a newly intensified...
Mayor Harrell Signs Seattle’s 2026 Budget Into Law, Marking First Unanimous Approval Since 2013
Seattle, WA — Mayor Bruce Harrell has officially signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law, finalizing an $8.9 billion spending plan that...
Pine Street Closed Between 4th and 5th Avenues; SDOT Advises Drivers to Use Alternate...
Seattle, WA — The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced that Pine Street is currently closed between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, urging drivers...
City of Kent Opens Registration for Free 2026 Civics Course “Kent 101”
Kent, WA — The City of Kent has announced that registration is now open for its Spring 2026 session of “Kent 101,” a free...
Renton Launches Holiday Food Drive and Shares Local Food Resources to Support Families in...
The City of Renton is encouraging residents to help support community members facing food insecurity this holiday season by promoting a comprehensive list of...
Broken Water Main Forces Road Closure on E. Yakima Ave; Repair Time Unknown
The Yakima Police Department has announced the closure of E. Yakima Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street after a broken water main caused...
Bellevue Police to Host Holiday Edition of Women Empowered Self-Defense Workshop
The Bellevue Police Department is inviting women and their families to participate in a special holiday edition of the Women Empowered Self-Defense Workshop on...
WA lawmakers will gather in Olympia to gear up for 2026 session
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
November 28, 2025
How best to spend, save and raise money will be a recurring theme when Washington lawmakers convene...
Microsoft Warns Washington’s Tax Policies Could Push Jobs Out of the State as Tech...
SEATTLE, Wash., — As layoffs continue to sweep through the Seattle-area tech sector, Microsoft President Brad Smith is issuing a stark warning: Washington’s increasingly...