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Kent Police Officers Save Suicidal Man, Highlight Crisis Resources Ahead of Holiday Season

KENT, WA — Kent Police officers are being praised for their quick, life-saving response after a suicidal man in his 40s severely injured himself...

KENT POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL SHOOTING AT LINCOLN PARK & RIDE

KENT, WA — Kent Police detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on the night of November 23rd after officers responded to reports of...

CITY OF KENT CORRECTIONS FACILITY EARNS TOP ACCREDITATION FOR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

KENT, WA — The City of Kent Corrections Facility (CKCF) has once again been recognized for operating at the highest level of professionalism, earning...

Washington Ranked 5th Most Expensive State to Retire, Group Warns of Added Taxes

Retiring in Washington state comes with a steep price tag, according to new research from NetCredit. The study places Washington as the fifth most...

WA’s new resident portal promises easier access to state services

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard November 22, 2025 For Washington residents, getting help from state government could soon become easier and more secure, thanks...

Toll could be nearly $1M from vandalism in Washington state Capitol

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 21, 2025 Damage at the Washington state Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million. New estimates released...

WA Legislature to consider requiring union talks over government use of AI

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 20, 2025 Washington state lawmakers next year are set to again discuss whether public sector unions can bargain over...

Two WA state representatives will open district office in Okanogan County

by Monica Carrillo-Casas, Washington State Standard November 21, 2025 Representatives from northeast Washington’s 7th Legislative District are opening a district office in Tonasket next week. Reps. Hunter...

It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 19, 2025 Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball. In the works for...

Washington State Considers Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

SEATTLE, WA — A new political initiative in Washington state is drawing attention after an activist called for laws that would require voters to...

After fierce fight, WA lawmaker secures US House rebuke of fellow Democrat

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 18, 2025 Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington succeeded Tuesday in getting the House to publicly reprimand...

Seattle Police Searching for Missing 25-Year-Old Man

Seattle police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 25-year-old man named Thomas. According to the Seattle Police Department, Thomas was last...

What’s next with investing WA’s long-term care fund in stocks

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 17, 2025 Voters decided this month to allow payroll taxes collected for Washington’s new long-term care program to be...

WA’s new ban on medical debt in credit reports at risk of federal override

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 17, 2025 Just months after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a Washington law to keep medical debt off consumers’ credit...

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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