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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


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
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
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
WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

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

By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero Washington State Standard • April 28, 2025 12:00 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
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

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
Each participating business hosts a winery and an artist, creating a walking tour of art and wine. Photo courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association. Sponsored
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