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How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 6, 2026 Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care...

Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

by John Stang, Washington State Standard January 6, 2026 Blanche Barajas and Gary Bode have very different ideas about fluoridation. She’s pro. He’s against. As city council...

$126M incentive program for zero-emission trucks nears launch in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard January 5, 2026 Washington is close to opening a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and...

Renton Opens Public Art Opportunities for Artists and Creatives

The City of Renton has announced open calls for artists and creatives, inviting individuals and community organizers to help shape public spaces and experiences...

$2.5 Million State Aid Available for Flood Victims in Washington

Olympia, WA — Washington residents whose homes were damaged during December’s historic flooding can now apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help...

Renton City Council to Kick Off 2026 With Swearing-In Ceremony

Renton, WA — The City of Renton will officially begin its 2026 City Council meetings on Monday, January 5, with a ceremonial start honoring...

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state

by John Stang, Washington State Standard January 2, 2026 Washington spent much of the 1970s trying to become a center for nuclear power, with plans for...

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 30, 2025 Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike. Those are just a...

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 30, 2025 Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike. Those are just a...

City of Kent Urges Residents to Report Flood Damage for Assistance Eligibility

KENT, WA — The City of Kent is urging residents and business owners affected by recent severe weather and flooding to report any property...

King County Emergency Management Hosts Damage Assessment Clinic for Flood Victims

Pacific, Washington — The King County Emergency Management Team is hosting a Damage Assessment Clinic today to assist residents impacted by recent flooding, according...

Probe of WA Fish and Wildlife Commission to stretch into 2026

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 26, 2025 In early August, the leader of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife had become so concerned with...

RFK Jr. declares public health emergency for WA flooding

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 24, 2025 U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a public health emergency Wednesday over this month’s flooding...

Seattle Harbor Patrol Removes Derelict, Fuel-Leaking Vessel From Lake Union

Seattle, Washington — The Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) has successfully towed and seized a derelict, fuel-leaking vessel from Lake Union following...

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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How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states

Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington

$126M incentive program for zero-emission trucks nears launch in WA

Renton Opens Public Art Opportunities for Artists and Creatives

$2.5 Million State Aid Available for Flood Victims in Washington

Renton City Council to Kick Off 2026 With Swearing-In Ceremony

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1

City of Kent Urges Residents to Report Flood Damage for Assistance Eligibility

King County Emergency Management Hosts Damage Assessment Clinic for Flood Victims

Probe of WA Fish and Wildlife Commission to stretch into 2026

RFK Jr. declares public health emergency for WA flooding

Seattle Harbor Patrol Removes Derelict, Fuel-Leaking Vessel From Lake Union

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