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Environment and climate bills that passed and failed in WA’s legislative session

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard March 22, 2026 With just three more sessions scheduled before state law mandates greenhouse gas emissions in Washington be at...

Army Corps plan for Columbia River dredge spoils could cost SW Washington ports millions

by Henry Brannan, Washington State Standard March 19, 2026 The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water...

Washington law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 14, 2026 Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the...

WA sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 13, 2026 Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set...

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...

U.S. Marshals Capture Seattle Homicide Suspect After Mistaken California Jail Release

WA Fish and Wildlife commissioner accuses agency director of retaliation

Immigrants in WA to be notified of federal workplace inspections under new law

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