New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people…

By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero and Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard • January 1, 2025 11:30 am
Education leaders to meet with legislators for school funding crisis...

On Jan. 8, education leaders and PTAs from Mercer Island, Renton, Bellevue, Issaquah and Lake Washington will discuss shortfalls in educational funding from the state.

By Bailey Josie • December 30, 2024 1:30 pm
Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes

Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.

By Benjamin Ray • December 26, 2024 3:30 pm
The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales

Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.

By Bailey Josie • December 25, 2024 7:00 am
Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three years without…

By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State Standard • December 21, 2024 9:30 am
Wanting to maximize your savings this year? Here are some effective ways to get started. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
Start the New Year with a smart savings strategy

The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to reassess your financial goals and take control of your…

By First Fed • January 13, 2025 6:00 am

Wanting to maximize your savings this year? Here are some effective ways to get started. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
January 13, 2025 6:00 am
More than just a place to store money, a First Savings account is a tool that teaches kids the value of saving and compound interest. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
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For many young dancers, participating in The Nutcracker is a formative experience. Photo courtesy of Emerald Ballet Academy. Sponsored
December 2, 2024 6:00 am
Working toward justice for the missing and murdered in Washington

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force Summit highlights progress as well as shortcomings.

By Bailey Josie • November 28, 2024 7:30 am
King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid

Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm

By Steve Hunter • November 27, 2024 2:15 pm