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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024...

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm, and that the state will appeal.

By Bailey Josie • April 14, 2025 3:00 pm


Measles case identified in King County adult

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

By Steve Hunter • April 11, 2025 1:01 pm
King County budget deficit could bring big consequences

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

By Joshua Solorzano • April 5, 2025 1:30 pm
New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.

By Joshua Solorzano • April 2, 2025 9:17 am
Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO

Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes

By Steve Hunter • March 28, 2025 10:37 am
Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO

King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’

By Steve Hunter • March 25, 2025 11:40 am
Located on the corner of 620 Kirkland Way, the UW Medicine Urgent Care at Kirkland is serving patients daily. Sponsored
Urgent care now open at UW Medicine in Kirkland –...

UW Medicine Urgent Care offers a wide range of treatment for new and existing patients

By UW Medicine • April 14, 2025 6:00 am

Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in...

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

By Drew Dotson • March 22, 2025 9:30 am
Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 13, 2025 10:12 am
Located on the corner of 620 Kirkland Way, the UW Medicine Urgent Care at Kirkland is serving patients daily. Sponsored
April 14, 2025 6:00 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
A decade of exploring special casks is on full display with their latest creations: the Port Cask American Single Malt Whiskey and the Color Cask American Single Malt Whiskey. Courtesy Copperworks Sponsored
February 17, 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