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Water Shut Off at West Fenwick Park in Kent Due to Leak

The City of Kent has announced a temporary water shutoff at West Fenwick Park as crews work to locate and repair a water leak. According...

Kent Police Promote “Take Me Home” Program to Help Vulnerable Residents Return Safely

The Kent Police Department is encouraging families to enroll in its “Take Me Home” program, designed to assist children and adults with cognitive conditions...

Ferguson’s failure to fill seats on WA campaign watchdog panel incites recall bid

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 7, 2026 A recall effort is quietly underway against Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson for failing to fill vacancies on...

Tukwila Police Arrest Suspect with Outstanding Warrant During Traffic Stop

The Tukwila Police Department reported multiple enforcement actions leading to the arrest of a suspect with an outstanding warrant. According to authorities, officers initially observed...

Free Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway Announced by Bellevue Police to Prevent Auto Theft

The Bellevue Police Department has announced a community initiative aimed at reducing vehicle theft by distributing free steering wheel locks to residents. According to officials,...

Renton Launches 2027–2028 Budget Survey to Gather Community Input

The City of Renton has officially launched its community-wide budget survey as part of the planning process for the 2027–2028 biennial budget. The survey...

Mayor Armondo Pavone Highlights Growth, Public Safety, and Future Plans in Renton State of the City Address

On March 25, 2026, Armondo Pavone delivered the annual State of the City address, outlining key achievements, ongoing challenges, and future priorities for the...

Man Arrested After Stabbing in Cherry Hill, Victim in Critical Condition

A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing incident Thursday evening in Seattle’s Cherry Hill neighborhood that left a 58-year-old man critically injured. Police...

Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 3, 2026 Four eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path...

Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 3, 2026 Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to...

Two Injured in Shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

Police are investigating a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District that left two young men seriously injured Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:10 p.m., officers responded to...

Chair of WA House’s powerful budget-writing committee won’t seek reelection

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 1, 2026 Spokane state Rep. Timm Ormsby, the lead budget writer for Washington House Democrats who has served in...

Highway preservation at center of new WA transportation budget

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 31, 2026 Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed a spending plan for the state transportation system that he said...

Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 30, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license...

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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