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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...

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...

Renton Transit Center to See Changes in 2028 as Metro Proposes Bus Route Updates

Washington 9th graders perform better with new program, but funding isn’t guaranteed

Feds allege over 400 noncitizens vote in WA; Hobbs disputes data

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