Northwest <p>A group of volunteers from Raise the Wage Renton, shown gathering signatures in 2023. Renton residents approved a higher minimum wage for the city in a Feb. 2024 special election. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton)</p>

Minimum wage is going up in Washington

Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will have higher wages in 2025.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • October 1, 2024 10:07 am


Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to...

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce up their living space, here are a few tips.

By Bailey Josie • September 21, 2024 9:30 am
Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

By Bailey Josie • September 19, 2024 3:17 pm
Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change agent. It’s the last time they are expected to meet before Election Day.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • September 19, 2024 1:11 pm
PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest. Since then,…

By Bailey Josie • September 18, 2024 4:50 pm
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Study Smart, Save Big—Get Connected NOW Without Breaking the Bank

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
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Acclaimed Seattle-based distiller focuses on community at its Kenmore Tasting...

Copperworks will soon add a farm-to-table restaurant in Kenmore.

By Copperworks Distilling • September 30, 2024 6:00 am

Ferguson and Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in...

Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be Washington’s next governor.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • September 11, 2024 12:10 pm
Report: Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA

At least 176 people from 2014 to 2023 have attempted suicide while in solitary confinement at a Washington prison, according to the report. Of that number, 14 died by suicide.

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • August 19, 2024 5:00 pm
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August 29, 2024 1:30 am
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September 30, 2024 6:00 am
BASIS Independent Bothell is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 – sign up to receive updates and application details. Sponsored
August 5, 2024 6:00 am
Marysville cancer survivor Robin Sparks wakes up every day with optimism. “I’m hopeful… I wake up every morning thinking, ‘It’s a great day to fight cancer’ because I live each day believing ‘today’s the day we will have a major medical breakthrough that will end cancer as we know it.” Photo courtesy of C-Suite Center for Hope. Sponsored
July 29, 2024 6:00 am