Washington begins annual invasive pest survey
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 8, 2026
Washington state’s annual search for over 130 invasive insects, weeds and plant pathogens has begun.
Employees with the...
WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’
by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
June 6, 2026
State agency leaders received a dire warning from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office on Friday that they’re headed...
13-Year-Old Arrested in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Teen in Seattle’s Rainier Valley
SEATTLE — A 13-year-old boy was arrested on June 4 in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Seattle's Rainier Valley...
Environmental groups sue to stop 400 acres of logging in WA’s Elwha Watershed
by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard
June 5, 2026
Three environmental groups are suing to block the logging of nearly 400 acres of state forestland in...
WA cannabis market faces pressure from federal changes and oversupply
by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard
June 5, 2026
Federal cannabis policy changes, market consolidation and difficulties with illicit-market enforcement remain among the biggest challenges...
Data centers are driving demand for gas from Northwest utilities, reports find
by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State Standard
June 4, 2026
Key points
Electric utilities in Oregon and Washington are increasingly leaning on the use of gas generators...
Kent Police Officers Honored with Lifesaving Awards for Heroic Actions
Kent, WA – The Kent Police Department has recognized two officers with Lifesaving Awards for their swift and courageous actions that helped save lives...
FAA Imposes Temporary Drone Restrictions in Renton Ahead of FIFA World Cup Activities
RENTON, Wash. — Federal aviation officials have established temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for drone operations in parts of Renton as preparations intensify for FIFA...
Renton Police Prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Belgian National Team Arrives
RENTON, Wash. — The Renton Police Department has announced extensive preparations for the arrival of Belgium’s national soccer team ahead of the FIFA World...
Foes of WA income tax race to collect initiative signatures
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
June 3, 2026
Signature-gatherers for an initiative to ditch Washington’s new income tax did steady business at a Tumwater church...