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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...

WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 5, 2026 A Washington Supreme Court commissioner on Tuesday declined to pause a judge’s ruling that blocked a new...

Suspected DUI Driver Dies After Police Pursuit Crash in Kent

The Kent Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that followed a suspected DUI incident in Kent on the night of April 25, 2026. According...

Fatal Motorcycle Collision Under Investigation in Factoria

The Bellevue Police Department has launched an investigation into a deadly traffic collision that occurred Friday night in Bellevue. At approximately 9:07 p.m. on April...

Officer-Involved Shooting in Federal Way Under Investigation by VIIT

The Tukwila Police Department has shared a press release from the Valley Independent Investigative Team regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Federal Way...

Work underway to create new WA housing agency

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 13, 2026 Washington boasts 221 housing-related programs across 30 state agencies. But despite all of these initiatives, Lt. Gov. Denny...

Renton Proclaims Sikh Heritage Month, Celebrates Vaisakhi Day

Renton — The City of Renton has officially recognized April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month, honoring the culture, history, and contributions of the Sikh...

City of Kent Launches ‘KentWorks’ App to Boost Community Services

Kent, WA: The City of Kent has officially introduced a new mobile application, KentWorks, designed to make it easier for residents to report non-emergency...

Kent police investigating body found in Lake Fenwick

Kent police are investigating after an adult male was found deceased in Lake Fenwick on March 23, 2026. According to police, officers and Puget Sound...

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Dems eye the Yakima Valley legislative district as one to flip in WA. Turnout is the challenge.