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Republican WA congressman: Immigration crackdown has ‘gotten out of hand’

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 28, 2026 U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse said Wednesday that “a lot of questions need to be answered” in the...

The latest attempt to legalize homegrown marijuana in Washington

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard January 28, 2026 After more than a decade of failed attempts, supporters of amending Washington state law to allow for...

WA lawmakers attempt to rein in runaway lawsuit costs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 27, 2026 Washington spent roughly $500 million last year in settlements and jury verdicts in cases involving government misconduct. The...

WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 27, 2026 For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling...

Rivian pledges $4.6M for ballot initiative to allow direct EV sales in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 23, 2026 Washington state lawmakers have tried and failed to erase Tesla’s status as the only electric vehicle maker...

Lawmakers look to reverse financial aid cuts for students at WA’s private colleges

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard January 22, 2026 Starting this fall, the Washington College Grant, hailed as one of the most generous financial aid programs...

Ferguson may have broken WA ethics laws allowing ex-adviser to fly on state plane

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 9, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson likely violated state laws by allowing his former top adviser, Mike Webb, to...

WA Democrats won’t hold hearings on parental rights, trans athlete initiatives

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 9, 2026 Democratic leaders in the Washington state Legislature said Friday they have no plans to hold hearings on...

Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel

by Tom Banse, Washington State Standard January 9, 2026 A who’s who from Washington state business and Democratic politics on Thursday extolled the virtues of alternative...

Everett Police Chief Robert Goetz Officially Sworn In

Everett, Washington — The Everett Police Department has a new chief following a formal swearing-in ceremony held during the Everett City Council meeting on...

Burien Deputy Arrests Woman After Fentanyl Discovered During Downtown Patrol

Burien, Washington — A routine patrol in downtown Burien led to a drug arrest after a deputy observed a woman actively using drugs early...

Top Ferguson aide who went on extended leave to return in new role

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard January 8, 2026 A top adviser to Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is back at work with a new title and...

ICE searched WA driver’s license data into November, report finds

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 8, 2026 Despite vows to restrict immigration authorities’ access to Washington state Department of Licensing information, the data sharing...

Kent Police Arrest 2023 Assault I Suspect After Flock Safety Alert

KENT, Wash. — Kent Police officers have arrested a suspect connected to a 2023 assault investigation after receiving an alert from an automated license...

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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