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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...

Renton Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Walmart Arson Suspect

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to an arson investigation following a...

Kent Police Officer Praised for Quick Action During Downtown Building Fire

KENT, Wash. — A Kent Police officer is being recognized for his swift response and teamwork during a fire at an occupied building in...

Decomposed Body Found in Kent; Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Man

KENT, Wash. — Kent Police are investigating after the remains of an adult male were discovered in a brush-covered area near the intersection of...

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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