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
Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers are looking at how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation • February 20, 2026 1:00 pm
Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit,...

A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to use credit…

By Steve Hunter • February 19, 2026 1:57 pm
King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic

The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.

By Joshua Solorzano • February 19, 2026 9:00 am
Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a study by…

By Drew Dotson • February 18, 2026 2:52 pm
As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the…

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • February 9, 2026 11:55 am

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