King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process

Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland

By Steve Hunter • October 29, 2024 4:36 pm
Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike

After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.

By Michael Henneke • November 5, 2024 8:40 am
Teen’s attorneys give possible defense in Fall City mass shooting

The charging documents state that the 15-year-old suspect had called 911 at 4:55 a.m. Oct. 21, claiming his 13-year-old brother killed the family before killing himself.

By Grace Gorenflo Grace Gorenflo • November 4, 2024 3:30 pm
How one WA county upped security ahead of the election

Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.

By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard • November 2, 2024 8:00 am
Health report shares issues affecting King County seniors

Top issues include domestic violence, food insecurity, firearm-related incidents, youth depression and housing.

By Joshua Solorzano • November 1, 2024 11:00 am
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As students in Washington return to school, they are prioritizing quality, affordable, and flexible internet service options. They need internet…

By Andy Colley • August 29, 2024 1:30 am

Teen charged in Fall City mass shooting

A community support meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church.

By Grace Gorenflo Grace Gorenflo • October 24, 2024 6:10 pm
WA Board of Education wants to overhaul high school graduation requirements

The Washington Board of Education has launched a multi-year initiative to rework the state’s high school graduation requirements, arguing that…

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 22, 2024 4:23 pm




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Is the Northwest ready for our ‘Big One?’ | Brunell

When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the entire year,…

October 19, 2024 2:15 pm
Another invisible child: Interview with a survivor of familial trafficking

I met Jessica (pseudonym), a survivor of familial sex trafficking, and Audrey Baedke from the nonprofit REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade) to understand the invisible reality of child abuse.

By Jayendrina Singha Ray Guest column • October 8, 2024 2:06 pm


Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop box

State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in southwest Washington…

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • October 29, 2024 10:00 am
70% of WA public school students have access to free meals

In the 2024-2025 school year, 1,523 schools are serving free meals to all students who requested one.

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 21, 2024 7:00 am