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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington workers under...

By Steve Hunter • March 5, 2026 9:47 am


King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers

The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits for new…

By Staff reports • March 4, 2026 2:48 pm
DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

By Bailey Josie • March 3, 2026 9:30 am
SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

By Ray Miller-Still • February 27, 2026 11:30 am
A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley

These 12 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”

By Grace Gorenflo • February 24, 2026 3:20 pm
‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026 Day of…

By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 24, 2026 11:24 am
King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”

By Drew Dotson • February 23, 2026 12:00 pm

Copper wire theft briefly shuts down light rail in Kent,...

Copper wire theft shut down the Federal Way Link Extension for several hours Friday morning, Feb. 20 between Angle Lake…

By Steve Hunter • February 20, 2026 3:52 pm
Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Feb. 17 asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal with damage…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • February 20, 2026 1:06 pm

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