Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up

Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers

By Steve Hunter • January 2, 2026 11:20 am
King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

December 22, 2025 12:00 pm
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 1, 2026 5:12 am
Carnation event will help residents with flood damages

Apply for flood assistance at the Carnation Library Jan. 5.

By Grace Gorenflo • December 31, 2025 2:30 pm
Fundraisers remain open for Snoqualmie Valley flood recovery

Two Valley-based fundraisers are in need of additional donations.

By Grace Gorenflo • December 29, 2025 2:15 pm
Year in Review: Snoqualmie Valley’s top stories of 2025

Check out photos from throughout 2025.

By Grace Gorenflo • December 27, 2025 7:30 am





Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
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Wet Christmas | Cartoon by Roy Rand

Cartoon by Roy Rand

December 24, 2025 1:00 pm
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…

By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business • November 13, 2025 11:00 am


Tenants’ rights and resources following floods

Washington state law has protections for tenants.

By Bailey Josie • December 22, 2025 12:46 pm
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm