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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
Northwest Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo

WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
Northwest Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero Washington State Standard


King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in first quarter

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

By Steve Hunter • April 29, 2025 4:45 pm
Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over...

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

By Joshua Solorzano • April 25, 2025 5:50 pm
6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in...

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

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • April 23, 2025 12:40 pm
King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

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

By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm
What began in 2005 as a community car show has grown into one of the largest classic car events in the region, with more than 500 vehicles and more than 7,000 visitors expected. Photo courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association. Sponsored
Classic cars, community and culture: Fenders on Front Street rolls...

Annual car show returns June 15, drawing thousands to the heart of Issaquah’s downtown

By Downtown Issaquah Association • May 12, 2025 6:00 am
Myth, magic and emotion take center stage this spring when Emerald Ballet Academy presents its original production of King Midas & Giselle. Photo courtesy of Emerald Ballet Academy. Sponsored
Myth, magic and emotion unite in Bellevue ballet academy’s spring...

Students perform original production of King Midas and timeless Giselle

By Emerald Ballet Academy • May 5, 2025 6:00 am

Fifth case of measles in state identified in a King...

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

By Public Health – Seattle & King County • April 22, 2025 5:30 pm
Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac Airport, hotel

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

By Steve Hunter • April 18, 2025 11:15 am
What began in 2005 as a community car show has grown into one of the largest classic car events in the region, with more than 500 vehicles and more than 7,000 visitors expected. Photo courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association. Sponsored
May 12, 2025 6:00 am
Myth, magic and emotion take center stage this spring when Emerald Ballet Academy presents its original production of King Midas & Giselle. Photo courtesy of Emerald Ballet Academy. Sponsored
May 5, 2025 6:00 am
Cleaning gutters and roofs is step one of nine when it comes to helping protect your home from wildfire damage this summer. Photo courtesy of Kevin Hauglie Farmers Insurance Agency. Sponsored
April 28, 2025 6:00 am
Copperworks Kenmore’s cocktail program pours something for everyone this spring. Courtesy Copperworks Sponsored
April 28, 2025 6:00 am
Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard • October 24, 2024 3:04 pm
Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 22, 2024 12:35 pm