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Community Garage Sale Brings 70+ Vendors to Renton

Bargain hunters and treasure seekers are in for a treat as Renton Parks and Recreation hosts a large Community Garage Sale this April, bringing...

Cedar River Trail Section Reopens in Renton

A previously closed section of the Cedar River Trail has officially reopened, offering renewed access for pedestrians and cyclists between Riverview Park and the...

Renton Seeks Community Input to Make Streets Safer

The city of Renton is inviting residents to help shape a safer future for its streets through a new Safety Action Plan. The initiative...

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...

Trump approves disaster declaration for WA flooding

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 11, 2026 President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding...

Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center to Temporarily Close for Major Upgrades

Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center — The Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center will temporarily close beginning April 15, 2026, as the city...

Reykdal: Washington behind as lawmakers study school phone limits

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard April 11, 2026 The state’s school chief says Washington is falling behind a national push to restrict smartphones in...

Forest Service plans to close two research labs in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard April 10, 2026 The U.S. Forest Service research labs in Seattle and Wenatchee are targeted for closure, part of a...

Kent Declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Honors Community Advocate

The City of Kent has officially proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month during this week’s City Council meeting, reaffirming its commitment to supporting...

Kent City Council Proclaims Black Wellness Week, Honors Community Leaders

The City of Kent has officially proclaimed April 13–17 as Black Wellness Week, highlighting the importance of holistic health and cultural well-being within Black...

Fatal Stabbing Under Investigation in Kent, Washington

Kent, WA — April 8, 2026: Police in Kent are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred late Monday night along West Meeker Street. According to...

Fatal Double Shooting Under Investigation in Kent, Washington

Kent, WA — April 8, 2026: Authorities in Kent are investigating a fatal double shooting that occurred late Monday night in a residential neighborhood. According...

Despite court ruling, WA still blocked from inspecting immigrant detention center

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 8, 2026 Washington state health inspectors have been trying for months to enter the Tacoma immigrant detention center amid...

Months later, DOJ lawsuit to obtain WA voter rolls can move forward

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 7, 2026 It took the federal government months to properly serve attorneys for Washington in the Trump administration’s litigation...

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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