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Renton Police Release Sketch in Search for Serial Rape Suspect

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department has released a facial sketch of a suspect believed to be responsible for a violent sexual assault...

Kent Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing 43-Year-Old Woman

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old woman who has been missing for several...

Police are failing to solve most violent crimes in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 5, 2025 More than half of violent crimes in Washington state are going unsolved. That sobering data point, shared with...

Large-scale solar farm in central WA gets green light from governor

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 4, 2025 Gov. Bob Ferguson has approved a 1,300-acre solar farm in south-central Washington, calling the project a “win...

Washington lawmakers want to regulate license plate readers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 1, 2025 Washington state lawmakers next year hope to rein in law enforcement’s use of automated license plate readers...

City of Kent Announces Month-Long Winterfest Holiday Celebrations

Kent, WA — The City of Kent has officially kicked off its annual Winterfest, a month-long series of holiday events designed to bring the...

Gas Prices in Washington Rise Above National Average as Gap Widens

Gas prices across the United States continue to decline to their lowest levels in years — except in Washington state, where prices have risen...

WA lawmakers will gather in Olympia to gear up for 2026 session

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 28, 2025 How best to spend, save and raise money will be a recurring theme when Washington lawmakers convene...

Microsoft Warns Washington’s Tax Policies Could Push Jobs Out of the State as Tech Layoffs Surge

SEATTLE, Wash., — As layoffs continue to sweep through the Seattle-area tech sector, Microsoft President Brad Smith is issuing a stark warning: Washington’s increasingly...

Heavy Snowfall Hits Washington Cascades; Stevens Pass Leads With 12 Inches

SEATTLE, Wash., — The National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle reported fresh snowfall totals across the Washington Cascades following overnight snow from late Tuesday into...

Washington sues over drastic shift in federal housing aid

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown says the Trump administration’s attempt to reprioritize billions of dollars in housing...

Farmers can advance Washington state’s energy needs

by Addie Candib, Chad Kruger and Max Lambert, Washington State Standard November 25, 2025 Washington state has ambitious renewable energy goals. But as we transition away...

WA fines Regence Blue Shield $550K over shortfalls with mental health coverage

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 24, 2025 Washington state is fining health insurance giant Regence Blue Shield over half a million dollars for disparities...

Kent Police Searching for Missing, Possibly Vulnerable 42-Year-Old Man

KENT, WA — The Kent Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 42-year-old Marshall Wilson, who has been reported missing under...

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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