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WA lawmaker fights ethics charges in rare public hearing

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 10, 2026 Washington state Rep. Tarra Simmons got her long-sought opportunity Tuesday to publicly defend herself against an array...

WA’s controversial new drug pricing law upheld amid legal challenge

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 9, 2026 A judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge from major pharmaceutical companies against Washington’s new law trying to...

State order to kill wolf in northeast Washington is canceled

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 9, 2026 The state Department of Fish and Wildlife rescinded an order to kill a wolf in northeastern Washington...

Washington-based engineering tool manufacturer selects Montana for new $800M facility

by Keila Szpaller, Washington State Standard June 8, 2026 A privately owned engineering and manufacturing company selected Great Falls as the site for an $800 million...

Why AG Nick Brown wants the Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 8, 2026 State Attorney General Nick Brown wants the conservative U.S. Supreme Court to wade into Washington’s partisan-fueled tiff...

Washington begins annual invasive pest survey

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 8, 2026 Washington state’s annual search for over 130 invasive insects, weeds and plant pathogens has begun. Employees with the...

WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’

by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard June 6, 2026 State agency leaders received a dire warning from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office on Friday that they’re headed...

13-Year-Old Arrested in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Teen in Seattle’s Rainier Valley

SEATTLE — A 13-year-old boy was arrested on June 4 in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Seattle's Rainier Valley...

Environmental groups sue to stop 400 acres of logging in WA’s Elwha Watershed

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 5, 2026 Three environmental groups are suing to block the logging of nearly 400 acres of state forestland in...

WA cannabis market faces pressure from federal changes and oversupply

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard June 5, 2026 Federal cannabis policy changes, market consolidation and difficulties with illicit-market enforcement remain among the biggest challenges...

Data centers are driving demand for gas from Northwest utilities, reports find

by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State Standard June 4, 2026 Key points Electric utilities in Oregon and Washington are increasingly leaning on the use of gas generators...

Kent Police Officers Honored with Lifesaving Awards for Heroic Actions

Kent, WA – The Kent Police Department has recognized two officers with Lifesaving Awards for their swift and courageous actions that helped save lives...

FAA Imposes Temporary Drone Restrictions in Renton Ahead of FIFA World Cup Activities

RENTON, Wash. — Federal aviation officials have established temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for drone operations in parts of Renton as preparations intensify for FIFA...

Renton Police Prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Belgian National Team Arrives

RENTON, Wash. — The Renton Police Department has announced extensive preparations for the arrival of Belgium’s national soccer team ahead of the FIFA World...

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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