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Kent Police Investigating Suspicious Death After Early-Morning 911 Call

KENT, Wash. — June 3, 2026 — The Kent Police Department is investigating a suspicious death following a 911 report of shots fired in...

Ferguson rebuffs GOP lawmaker’s call to pause WA climate law

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 1, 2026 Gov. Bob Ferguson is rejecting a lead Republican’s proposal to temporarily suspend Washington’s cap-and-trade program to decrease...

Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest Washington mill implosion

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 30, 2026 The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this...

With vacancies filled, WA campaign watchdog returns to full strength

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 29, 2026 The Washington Public Disclosure Commission’s two newest members attended their inaugural meeting on Thursday, marking the first...

Kent Woman Arrested After Running Into Traffic While Fleeing Police

KENT, Wash. — A 28-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly attempting to flee Kent Police by running into traffic near the 300...

June 10 Deadline Announced for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in Washington

The Washington Employment Security Department has announced that federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for workers and employers impacted by severe storms...

Kent Police Hold Memorial Ceremony During National Police Week

The Kent Police Department held a heartfelt memorial ceremony this week in honor of officers who lost their lives while serving the Kent community...

WA lawmaker stares down ethics charges ahead of rare public hearing

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 18, 2026 For more than a year, Rep. Tarra Simmons has been dogged by allegations she improperly used her...

Let’s Go Washington prepares to gather signatures for income tax repeal effort

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 8, 2026 The conservative political committee Let’s Go Washington plans to soon begin gathering signatures as part of its...

Detectives Investigate Death at South Seattle Encampment

Seattle, WA — Seattle police detectives are investigating the death of a man found inside a tent encampment in South Seattle on Wednesday morning. Just...

Teen Arrested After Knife Attack at Seattle’s Hing Hay Park

Seattle, WA — Seattle police arrested an 18-year-old man on Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly attacked a woman and attempted to stab multiple people...

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, WA Democrats weigh congressional redistricting options

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 7, 2026 Washington state Democrats are wrestling with whether to join the redistricting battles unfolding across the country. There’s no...

Washington looking for solutions to looming water challenges

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 6, 2026 WOODINVILLE — For four straight years, at least parts of Washington have been in a drought, as...

Critics question WA’s progress reducing solitary confinement in state prisons

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 6, 2026 If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. For the youth...

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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