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Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop...

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
Business Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard
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Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

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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
Charges filed against teens in King County crime spree

Suspects linked to 78 robberies, shootings and carjackings in Sept. and Oct.

By Benjamin Leung • October 21, 2024 6:00 pm
70% of WA public school students have access to free...

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
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election

About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout

By Steve Hunter • October 16, 2024 11:50 am
Discussion continues for KC Sheriff’s Office search warrant policies

Following a list of policy changes in July, discussion between the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and the King County…

By Benjamin Leung • October 16, 2024 9:04 am
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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

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
Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell

On Memorial Day, we traditionally honor Americans in our military who gave their lives in battle for our country. It…

May 27, 2024 2:15 pm
WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis...

Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national average in…

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 14, 2024 1:07 pm
Boeing will stop production of the Everett-built 767 in 2027

In an email Friday to employees, Boeing’s CEO also said the troubled aerospace giant will cut its global workforce by 10%.

By Michael Henneke • October 11, 2024 3:20 pm
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