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Heat Advisory Issued for Western Washington as Temperatures Climb into the 90s

Kent, WA — The U.S. National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Heat Advisory beginning 10:00 a.m. Tuesday through 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, with...

Audit paints troubling picture of WA’s overcrowded youth prison system

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard July 20, 2026 Nearly half of front-line staff at Washington’s overcrowded juvenile detention facilities leave within a year. Many report...

Homicide Investigation Underway in Seattle’s Lake City Neighborhood

Seattle police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening in the 12000 block of 40th Avenue NE in the Lake City...

Fourth of July fireworks spark wildfire worries for WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard July 2, 2026 State and local fire officials are urging Washingtonians to use caution lighting fireworks this weekend, especially as...

Renton Police Explain Use of Automated License Plate Readers After Council Pauses Expansion

Renton, WA: The Renton Police Department has shared details about how its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program operates following the Renton City Council's...

Work zone speed camera fines in WA rise to $125 on July 1

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 30, 2026 Drivers caught on camera speeding through highway work zones in Washington will face $125 penalties starting this...

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...

Valley SWAT Arrests Robbery Suspect After Months-Long Investigation

Kent, WA – A robbery suspect accused of pulling a gun on a woman during an online marketplace transaction has been arrested following a...

Man Seriously Injured in Early-Morning Shooting Near Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood

SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 36-year-old man seriously injured in the early hours of June 12 near...

Renton Residents Asked to Set Out Garbage Carts Early Due to Extreme Heat

RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton is advising residents that residential waste collection services will begin earlier than usual on Monday, June 15,...

Kent Police Launch Blue Envelope Program to Improve Traffic Stops for Neurodivergent Drivers

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department has announced the launch of the Washington State Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to make...

Tukwila Police Highlight Multiple Incidents in Weekly Crime Report

Tukwila, WA — The Tukwila Police Department has released its latest “Incidents of Note” report, detailing several arrests and investigations that occurred throughout the...

Car Seats Are Mandatory: Kent Police Reminds Parents to Protect Young Passengers

WA judge rejects bid to ditch description of income tax initiative’s budget effects

2 votes separate WA Democrats in Bellingham-area state Senate race

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