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Police Investigating Stabbing in Central District

Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman seriously injured in the Central District on Tuesday evening. Officers responded just before 7:00 p.m....

City Urges Public to Stay Off Levees and Avoid Flooded Areas

The City of Kent is warning residents to stay off levees and avoid flooded areas as crews continue monitoring and repairing flood protection systems. City...

After days of flood and slide threats, a small WA town begins to breathe a sigh of relief

by Eli Voorhies, Washington State Standard December 19, 2025 CONCRETE, Wash. — On Wednesday morning, sunlight glinted off the mud and moisture that still blanketed this...

Kent Police Issue Safe Driving Advisory Amid Inclement Weather

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has released a safe driving advisory as heavy rain, high winds, flooding, and power outages continue to...

Kent Police Urge Public to Stay Off Levees Amid Flood Monitoring

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has issued a public safety reminder urging residents to stay off levees as first responders and public...

Immigration arrests in WA surged in recent months

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 17, 2025 The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown intensified across Washington in the late summer and early fall, new data...

Man Arrested After Assaulting Sound Transit Bus Driver Downtown

Seattle police arrested a 25-year-old man late Tuesday night after he allegedly punched a Sound Transit bus driver during an incident in Downtown Seattle. Officers...

City of Kent Monitoring Flooding as Conditions Remain Unstable

Kent, WA — City of Kent emergency teams are actively monitoring flooding conditions across the city and responding as situations develop, officials said. Authorities...

Highway 2 closure across WA’s Cascade mountains expected to last months

by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard December 16, 2025 Parts of U.S. 2, an important road cutting across Washington’s Cascade mountains, will likely remain closed for...

River Flood Warning Continues for Green River Near Auburn

The National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma has confirmed that a River Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice for the Green River near Auburn,...

Flood Warning Issued After White River Levee Failure in Pacific

The National Weather Service in Seattle/Tacoma has issued a Flood Warning for parts of west central Washington, affecting King and Pierce counties, following the...

SR 167 Closed in Both Directions Due to Rising Green River Waters

Both directions of State Route 167 are fully closed between South 212th Street (MP 22) in Kent and 15th Street NW (MP 16) in...

Emergency ‘Go Now’ Evacuation Issued After Desimone Levee Breach in Tukwila

King County officials have issued an emergency “GO NOW” evacuation notice following a breach at the Desimone Levee in Tukwila, according to updates shared...

Flash Flood Warning Issued for King County After Green River Levee Failure

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of King County following the reported failure of the Green River levee,...

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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