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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...

With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for WA leaders

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 25, 2026 The latest forecast of state tax collections released Friday did nothing to brighten Washington’s budget outlook. But it...

To train and retain Washington’s future doctors, look to local med school, clinic partnerships

by Kristen Wyrick, Washington State Standard September 25, 2026 How can we make sure that Washington has a strong pipeline of future doctors to care for...

Better than before: WA reopens historic Capitol campus building

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 24, 2026 More than two years of construction and $131 million later, a historic building on the Washington state...

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...

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

RENTON, Wash. — Communities across Washington were encouraged to participate in civic life on September 17 as the state observed Washington’s Day of Civic...

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 17, 2026 The state Supreme Court on Thursday delivered the final blow to a controversial 2024 ballot measure pushed...

Prime-time debates set for WA income tax repeal measure, high-stakes US House race

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 15, 2026 Two of Washington’s hottest ballot battles will be the subject of prime-time televised debates next month. On Oct....

WA lawmakers face another $1B decision on lawsuit payouts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 15, 2026 Washington needs to spend another $1.3 billion over the next two years to address skyrocketing lawsuit payouts...

Trump nominates Pete Serrano for US attorney in western WA

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 14, 2026 In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Pete Serrano, a former state attorney general...

Amid uncertainty about mail-in ballots, WA leaders say they’re ready for what comes next.

by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard September 11, 2026 While the state’s lawyers fight in court to repel the Trump administration’s repeated attacks against vote-by-mail,...

Hazardous waste management company hit with $1M Washington state fine

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 9, 2026 A national waste management company faces over $1 million in Washington state fines for alleged mishandling of...

Coming in November: A big election for WA’s Supreme Court

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 8, 2026 Five races for seats on Washington’s state Supreme Court are set to get much more attention over...

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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