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
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
How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

By Grace Gorenflo • March 9, 2025 7:30 am
Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King...

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

By Steve Hunter • March 7, 2025 11:01 am

Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

By Jake Goldstein-Street and Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • February 28, 2025 10:45 am
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

By Steve Hunter • February 20, 2025 10:45 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
Emerald Ballet Academy is dedicated to sharing the joy and discipline of ballet with students of all ages. Olga Dmitrieva photo / courtesy Emerald Ballet Academy Sponsored
February 10, 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