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    An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)
    WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm

    A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

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    Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.
    Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
    By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm

    Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

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    Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.
    Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am

    Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

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    New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
    Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County...
    By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm

    Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

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    The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.
    Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
    By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am

    As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

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    Kay Feather with her Battle Buddy Kyro. Photo courtesy of Northwest Battle Buddies.
    Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
    By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2025 7:00 am

    Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her wanting his…

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    The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo
    WA directs state dollars to food banks as...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • October 29, 2025 11:30 am

    Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of food stamp…

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    Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth...
    By Joshua Solorzano • October 18, 2025 7:30 am

    King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.

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    Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
    King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4...
    By Steve Hunter • October 15, 2025 2:55 pm

    Voters should receive ballots by Oct. 20

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    A bust of George Washington lies tipped over on the third floor of the Washington state Capitol building in Olympia, after a vandal broke in and caused damage on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of Department of Enterprise Services)
    Man accused of vandalizing WA Capitol undergoes mental...
    By Emily Fitzgerald and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • October 14, 2025 4:45 pm

    A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation, an attorney…

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    Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in
    By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • October 6, 2025 4:30 pm

    Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.

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    Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown speaks at a press conference alongside Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and other local officials on Monday, Sept. 29 at Seattle City Hall. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
    ‘Stay out of Seattle’: WA leaders tell Trump...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • September 29, 2025 4:32 pm

    Local officials fear Seattle could be the next city to see a deployment

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    WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk,...
    By Andy Hobbs • September 12, 2025 3:00 pm

    Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.

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