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Community Leaders, Prosecutors and Police Unite to Address Youth Gun Violence in Seattle

Nearly 50 community members gathered on March 4 for an important discussion focused on youth and gun violence, emphasizing collaboration and hope through community...

Winter Weather Update in Renton, Washington

City officials have announced that Maplewood Golf Course is closed today (Friday, March 13, 2026) due to ongoing winter weather conditions affecting the area. Despite...

Winter Driving Alert in Renton, Washington

Authorities in Renton are urging drivers to be extra cautious after several preventable collisions were reported early this morning due to snowy and icy...

Renton Announces Waste Service Rate Updates for 2027

The Renton, Washington has released new details regarding upcoming waste collection rates as part of its 2027 solid waste service agreement with Recology. According to...

DUI Crash in Kent Leads to Arrest After Driver Slams Into SUV Carrying Mother and Toddler

A suspected DUI crash in Kent, Washington led to the arrest of a driver after a collision involving a mother and her toddler, according...

Kent Police Department to Receive $1.92 Million for Officers, Training, and Jail Safety Upgrades

The Kent Police Department in Kent, Washington will receive approximately $1.92 million in funding aimed at strengthening public safety, supporting officer recruitment, and improving...

First grants awarded under WA’s new $100M police hiring program

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 10, 2026 The first two grants from Washington’s new $100 million effort to boost law enforcement hiring have been...

Nannies, housekeepers and other domestic workers to gain state protections in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 9, 2026 New protections for domestic workers in Washington will take effect next year under a bill Gov. Bob Ferguson...

Renton Declares March 2026 as American Red Cross Month

The City of Renton has officially proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month during Monday’s city council meeting, recognizing the humanitarian efforts and...

Water Truck Rolls Over in Crash at Renton Intersection, Driver Hospitalized

A driver was hospitalized after a water truck rolled over in a collision at a busy intersection in Renton, authorities said. According to the Renton...

WA senator refuses to apologize for inflammatory remark

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 5, 2026 A Republican Washington state senator refused to apologize for using an offensive term during floor debate Wednesday...

King County Launches 2026 Wastemobile Program for Safe Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

The City of Kent Government has announced the return of the 2026 Wastemobile season, providing residents across King County with convenient locations to safely...

Kent Police Arrest 12 Suspects in Prostitution Sting at Local Hotel

The Kent Police Department announced that detectives and patrol officers arrested 12 suspects during a prostitution sting operation conducted at a hotel in Kent. According...

Holdout Democrats leave WA House support for income tax in doubt

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 4, 2026 The votes weren’t there yet late Wednesday for Democrats’ income tax bill in the Washington state House. Democratic...

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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