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State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 5, 2026 Washington lawmakers are considering restrictions to keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property. Dozens of...

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 5, 2026 A 60-day legislative session can be a cruel thing if you’re hoping to see a bill passed. Many...

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Legislation to regulate the use of automated license plate readers amid concerns over federal immigration agents accessing...

Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision in Kent

A 64-year-old Kent woman was killed Monday evening after being struck by a northbound BNSF train, according to the Kent Police Department. Officers were dispatched...

With rally and ‘listening sessions’, WA initiative supporters deliver their message

by Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard February 4, 2026 Dori Whitford says she will travel anywhere to talk about the importance of keeping...

Proposed block on WA police hiring ICE agents fizzles out in Legislature

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 3, 2026 A proposal to bar law enforcement in the state from employing former federal immigration agents hired under...

WA Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on big businesses

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard February 3, 2026 A year ago, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, signed onto legislation to create a statewide version...

Record deaths in WA child welfare system have Legislature’s attention

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard February 2, 2026 Child deaths and critical injuries in Washington’s child welfare system hit a record high in 2025. State lawmakers...

Illness sidelines chair of key WA budget committee

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 30, 2026 With a veteran Washington state lawmaker out due to illness, House Democrats are reworking leadership of a...

Kratom taxes and regulations weighed in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard January 31, 2026 Washington lawmakers are considering three bills to strengthen regulation of kratom, a psychoactive supplement sold at convenience...

Renton Police Clarify Role Amid Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity

The Renton Police Department has issued a community update addressing concerns over the presence of federal immigration enforcement agents operating within the city. According to...

Officer-Involved Shooting Follows Police Pursuit in Tukwila

TUKWILA, Wash. — A police pursuit early Thursday morning ended with an officer-involved shooting and the arrest of a suspect on multiple felony charges,...

WA picks EV charger projects to receive federal funding

by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard January 29, 2026 Five awardees are on track to receive a combined $12.1 million in federal funding to build and...

Scam Alert Issued as Everett Police Warn of Government Impersonation Frauds

Everett, WA — The Everett Police Department is warning residents about a growing number of scams involving individuals impersonating government officials, including law enforcement...

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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