New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police...

Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 20, 2025 4:25 pm
WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster Brown, Eloise Wilcoxson, Andrea Smith Hudson and Matilda Wilcoxson.

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • May 13, 2025 2:01 pm
County seeks information for animal cruelty case near Auburn

Three dogs were found off of Green Valley Highway with swollen muzzles, indicating abuse.

By Bailey Josie • May 7, 2025 12:27 pm
Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • May 5, 2025 1:10 pm
WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • May 3, 2025 6:30 am
Comcast RISE will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
Covington small businesses: Apply for Comcast RISE Grants by May...

Hurry! Only two weeks remain for small business owners in Covington to apply for comprehensive grant packages that include a…

By Andy Colley, for Comcast NBCUniversal • May 18, 2025 6:30 am

Comcast RISE will award 100 small businesses in King County with over $3 million in monetary, marketing and technology grants. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
May 18, 2025 6:30 am
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April 17, 2025 1:30 am
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. Sponsored
March 3, 2025 6:00 am
Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest...

Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

By Judge Andrea King Robertson and Judge Mark A. Larrañaga • April 25, 2025 1:30 pm
LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the...

The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century. They quickly…

January 30, 2025 2:15 pm