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Renton Announces Traffic Impacts for Oct. 5–9

Renton, Washington: The City of Renton has announced several traffic impacts and potential delays affecting local roads throughout the week of October 5–9, 2026. Drivers...

Sickout devastates WA ferry system; Ferguson urges workers to return Tuesday

by Jake Goldstein-Street and Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 5, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson told frustrated unionized ferry workers that he expected “every vessel...

Washington needs this aging state ferry to keep running and running

by Tom Banse, Washington State Standard October 5, 2026 When the Washington state ferry Tillikum entered service in 1959, Albert Rosellini was in his first term...

Bellevue Police Announce Rules for Community Gun Exchange Event

Bellevue, WA — September 26, 2026 — The Bellevue Police Department is reminding community members of the rules and safety guidelines ahead of a...

Kent Police Investigate Fatal Collision on Military Road

Kent, WA — September 25, 2026 — The Kent Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred Friday morning on...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department is inviting residents to register for its Fall 2026 Community Police Academy, an interactive program designed to...

Road Closure on Central Avenue S in Kent After Power Pole Knocked Down

KENT, Wash. — Drivers in Kent should expect delays after a full road closure was put in place on Central Avenue South between Smith...

Divisions emerge as WA looks to retool its wolf shooting rules

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard July 9, 2026 A little more than two weeks ago, the director of the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife...

Here’s what WA’s federal delegation want residents in 2276 to know about the state

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard July 8, 2026 An apple carved from Tenino stone. A photo of the Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier. A commemorative...

DOJ threatens WA election officials with prosecution if noncitizens vote

by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard July 7, 2026 Federal authorities on Tuesday threatened Washington state election officials with criminal prosecution if they...

These 3 WA communities now need state approval for election rule changes

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard July 7, 2026 For the first time, three Washington state local governments will need the state’s OK before implementing new...

Renton Police Warn Public About Fake CAPTCHA Scams Targeting Computer Users

Renton, Washington — June 2026 The Renton Police Department is alerting residents to a growing online scam that uses fake CAPTCHA verification screens to trick...

Kent City Offices and Police Department Closed for Juneteenth Observance

Kent, Washington — June 19, 2026 The City of Kent and the Kent Police Department announced the closure of city offices and public facilities on...

Lake Meridian Park Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels

Kent, Washington — June 17, 2026 The City of Kent has announced the temporary closure of the swim beach at Lake Meridian Park after testing...

Kent Police Arrest Man Suspected of Domestic Violence

Kent Celebrates Manufacturing Month with Tri-Tec Manufacturing

Dems eye the Yakima Valley legislative district as one to flip in WA. Turnout is the challenge.

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