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Federal judge asked to ditch WA legislative district maps

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 14, 2026 A federal judge is weighing whether to toss redrawn political maps for Washington’s Legislature that he approved...

Costs tied to Iran war add to WA farm woes

by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard May 13, 2026 It’s going to be another tough year for Washington farmers, who were already facing record-low worldwide...

Kent Police Department Promotes Commander L. Meyer

The Kent Police Department has announced the promotion of former Sergeant L. Meyer to the rank of Commander, recognizing his years of dedicated service...

Bellevue Police Open Registration for 2026 Summer Youth Camp

The Bellevue Police Department has officially opened registration for its 4th Annual Summer Youth Camp, offering middle school and high school students an exciting...

Fundraising effort saves patch of state-managed forest in western WA from logging

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard May 12, 2026 Environmental activists have raised the $32,000 needed to spare the trees surrounding a campground on the northern...

Shooting Under Investigation in South Seattle

Seattle, WA — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning in South Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood following a reported altercation. At approximately 10:54...

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...

Negotiations threaten Premera coverage for over 100K MultiCare patients in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 8, 2026 Starting in June, Washingtonians on Premera Blue Cross insurance may no longer pay in-network rates at MultiCare...

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...

Knife-Wielding Suspect Arrested After Burglary in Seattle’s Little Saigon

Seattle, Washington — A 32-year-old man armed with a knife was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a burglary incident in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood. According to...

More than 700,000 WA state voters have cast ballots

DOJ sending election monitors to WA’s King County

WA officials urge leaders not to spend $51 million Meta fine yet

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