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Missing Vulnerable Young Adult in Kent Sparks Community Concern

Kent, Washington — Authorities in Kent have issued an urgent alert regarding a missing vulnerable young adult, 21-year-old Amina Sahra Abidnoor, who was last...

Multiple Proclamations Issued Across Washington State Honoring Vaisakhi, Khalsa Day & Sikh Heritage Month

A proud and historic moment for the Sikh community as multiple proclamations and resolutions were issued across Washington State recognizing Vaisakhi, Khalsa Day, and...

Candidate filing begins, kicking off Washington election season

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard May 4, 2026 An unusual and potentially pivotal midterm election season gets formally underway in Washington on Monday when candidates...

The role of natural gas and Washington’s energy future

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard April 24, 2026 The Pacific Northwest faces a near-term electricity shortfall as demand rises faster than new resources can...

Top credit rating agency puts Washington on notice

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 24, 2026 Washington got a clear warning this week that its reliance on reserves and one-time maneuvers to balance...

WA Department of Natural Resources to close four campgrounds after lawmakers cut funding

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard April 23, 2026 The Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that four Washington state campgrounds will be closed for the...

Elderly Man Seriously Injured in Unprovoked Downtown Seattle Assault

A 77-year-old man was seriously injured following an unprovoked assault in downtown Seattle late Sunday night, prompting the arrest of one suspect and an...

Renton Police Reactivate License Plate Reader Cameras After Policy Updates

The Renton Police Department has resumed operation of its Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras after a temporary pause to comply with updated state...

Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 22, 2026 When Jamie and Chris Thompson got married, they created a big, blended family. Chris had three children from...

Olympia knew Washington farming is in crisis, but did nothing

by Ben Tindall, Washington State Standard April 21, 2026 As the 2026 Washington state legislative session came to a close, there was at least one thing...

Renton Police Cancel Shred-A-Thon & Drug Take-Back Event

The Renton Police Department has announced the cancellation of its upcoming Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back event that was scheduled for this weekend. Officials...

WA Fish and Wildlife panel confronts high tensions and harsh testimony

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 20, 2026 Surly public comments are a staple of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings, revealing the deeply personal...

Demolition of WA Capitol office building gets underway

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard April 21, 2026 A long-vacant office building on the Washington state Capitol campus will soon be no more. The state is...

After 21 years in WA Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard April 20, 2026 Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two...

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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