Seattle Police Arrest Man Accused of Harassing West Seattle Business
SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police arrested a 42-year-old convicted felon last week after repeated incidents of harassment targeting a West Seattle travel agency.
Officers were...
City of Kent Announces Month-Long Winterfest Celebration With Events Throughout December
KENT, Wash. — The City of Kent is gearing up for a festive season with the return of Winterfest, a month-long series of holiday...
City of Kent Reminds Residents to Prepare Emergency Supply Kits Ahead of Winter Season
KENT, Wash. — The City of Kent is urging residents to assemble emergency supply kits to ensure safety, health, and comfort in the event...
City of Kent Urges Drivers to Avoid Distracted Driving in Safety Reminder Campaign
KENT, Wash. — The City of Kent is renewing its call for safer roads with a public safety message urging drivers to keep their...
City of Kent Encourages Community Participation in November Green Kent Work Party
KENT, Wash. — The City of Kent is inviting residents to take part in its November Green Kent Work Party, an ongoing volunteer effort...
City of Kent Marks World Kindness Day With Message of Compassion and Community
KENT, Wash. — The City of Kent highlighted World Kindness Day with a call for residents to embrace patience, helpfulness, and understanding in their...
With progressive council wins, Spokane swings left
by Nicholas K. Geranios, Washington State Standard
November 14, 2025
The city of Spokane swung further left in the Nov. 4 election, with progressives capitalizing on...
4-ton Marcus Whitman statue at WA Capitol still in need of new home
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
November 13, 2025
The task of relocating Marcus Whitman’s statue in the Washington state Capitol is becoming a chore.
Whitman was...
2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon and Washington forests
by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State Standard
November 13, 2025
Using satellite imagery, researchers have discovered that nearly 5% of Oregon and Washington’s western forest canopy —...
Construction Preparations Begin for Sound Transit Parking Garage in Kent
The City of Kent has begun site preparation work for the upcoming Sound Transit Parking Garage project located at 621 Railroad Ave N. The...