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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon...
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 30, 2025 11:10 am

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation budget.

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Map of some scheduled protests in the Puget Sound area. (Screenshot courtesy of nokings.org)
‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on...
By Staff reports • June 10, 2025 2:15 pm

The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.

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How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this...
By Grace Gorenflo • June 10, 2025 1:05 pm

The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

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Brief overnight SR 167 closures this month in...
By Steve Hunter • June 4, 2025 3:45 pm

June 8-9 in Kent; June 9-10 in Renton and June 12-13 in Auburn

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Kshama Sawant says she is running against Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, next year for the 9th District Congressional seat. COURTESY PHOTO, Kshama Sawant
Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • June 3, 2025 12:35 pm

Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat

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Washington’s pickleball license plate. Screenshot courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
More specialty license plates on the way in...
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 29, 2025 2:15 pm

Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

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Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • May 22, 2025 3:00 pm

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

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The state Capitol on April 18. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
New state law directs $100M in grants toward...
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • May 20, 2025 4:25 pm

Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

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Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.
King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women...
By Joshua Solorzano • May 18, 2025 7:30 am

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

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Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo
WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over...
By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • May 3, 2025 6:30 am

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

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Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in...
By Steve Hunter • April 29, 2025 4:45 pm

Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

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WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to...
By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero Washington State Standard • April 28, 2025 12:00 pm

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Small American flags adorn headstones at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Photo Courtesy of Tahoma National Cemetery.
Volunteers needed at Tahoma National Cemetery in South...
By Bailey Josie • April 25, 2025 7:30 am

With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time to consider volunteering to help families and friends…

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Courtesy File Photo, WSDOT
6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation...
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 23, 2025 12:40 pm

The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation

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(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)
King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at...
By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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Fifth case of measles in state identified in...
By Public Health – Seattle & King County • April 22, 2025 5:30 pm

Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital

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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac...
By Steve Hunter • April 18, 2025 11:15 am

Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax...
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • April 16, 2025 11:30 am

It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property

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Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 16, 2025 11:15 am

The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about 12 other states have in place.

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Measles case identified in King County adult
By Steve Hunter • April 11, 2025 1:01 pm

4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public from case

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