Tag: Washington State

$35M campaign finance fine against Meta upheld by WA Supreme Court

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 18, 2026 Facebook’s parent company must pay the largest campaign finance fine in Washington state history, the state Supreme...

WA employers added jobs in May, but unemployment rate stayed stuck at 5.2%

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 17, 2026 Washington’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in May even as the economy added roughly 10,000 jobs,...

No signs of emerging New World screwworm threat in WA

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 17, 2026 A parasitic fly that poses a deadly threat to livestock and pets has re-invaded the United States...

Leader of WA Office of Indian Affairs exits for tribal leadership post

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 17, 2026 Another original member of Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s administration has departed. Tim Reynon resigned as executive director of...

Lake Meridian Park Beach Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels

Kent, Washington — June 17, 2026 The City of Kent has announced the temporary closure of the swim beach at Lake Meridian Park after testing...

Initiative to repeal WA income tax would ax revenue, keep added costs

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 17, 2026 Democratic lawmakers in Washington paired their new income tax on high earners with a pledge to use...

Valley SWAT Arrests Robbery Suspect After Months-Long Investigation

Kent, WA – A robbery suspect accused of pulling a gun on a woman during an online marketplace transaction has been arrested following a...

At last, WA’s iconic North Cascades Highway reopens

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 15, 2026 The North Cascades Highway reopened on Sunday, restoring an economic lifeline for small communities east of the...

WA falls again in national education ranking

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard June 15, 2026 Washington state has slipped once again in a national education ranking. The new report from the Annie E....

Renton Gears Up for Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4

RENTON, WA — Runners, walkers, and families are invited to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Hot Dog Hustle 5K on July 4, 2026,...

WA state workers head into difficult wage talks as budget outlook darkens

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 12, 2026 State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult...

Renton Residents Asked to Set Out Garbage Carts Early Due to Extreme Heat

RENTON, Wash. — The City of Renton is advising residents that residential waste collection services will begin earlier than usual on Monday, June 15,...

Ballmer’s philanthropy commits to funding 10,000 affordable housing units in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard June 11, 2026 The Ballmer Group is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to fund 10,000 new affordable rental homes...

Kent Police Encourage Accountability and Recovery Through “Fix It For Your Future” Campaign

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department is encouraging residents to take proactive steps toward resolving legal issues and improving their futures through its...

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