Northwest

Election workers open mail in a new secure room at Thurston County’s elections office. The county invested in a separate room to open mail after it was sent an envelope containing fentanyl last year. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)

How one WA county upped security ahead of the election

Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.

  • Nov 2, 2024
  • By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard
Election workers open mail in a new secure room at Thurston County’s elections office. The county invested in a separate room to open mail after it was sent an envelope containing fentanyl last year. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)
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Renton city budget targets public safety, cleanliness, social services

Mayor’s proposal will add eight more police officers over next two years

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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

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A ballot drop box damaged in a suspected arson incident in Vancouver, Washington, on Oct. 28, 2024. Monika Spykerman/The Columbian/Courtesy of Washington State Standard

Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop box

State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in southwest Washington on Monday morning. Ruined ballots… Continue reading

  • Oct 29, 2024
  • By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
A ballot drop box damaged in a suspected arson incident in Vancouver, Washington, on Oct. 28, 2024. Monika Spykerman/The Columbian/Courtesy of Washington State Standard
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Renton man arrested in Seattle DUI collision that killed 20-year-old

State Patrol arrests 30-year-old man for investigation of vehicular homicide in Oct. 27 Seattle incident

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

Former Renton High teacher pleads guilty to 2022 sexual misconduct charges

Students says: ‘I thought I could trust you to be my teacher and not my predator.’

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and Sound Transit staff stand under Structure C in Kent which includes the longest light rail bridge built by Sound Transit. The bridge was completed recently and they are now moving to the next phase that focuses on the rail itself atop the bridge. KEELIN EVERLY-LANG, Sound Publishing

Sound Transit completes longest bridge in light rail work

Trains to be tested in Kent, Federal Way as early as the end of this year.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and Sound Transit staff stand under Structure C in Kent which includes the longest light rail bridge built by Sound Transit. The bridge was completed recently and they are now moving to the next phase that focuses on the rail itself atop the bridge. KEELIN EVERLY-LANG, Sound Publishing
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Missing Auburn woman found safe in Mexico

21-year-old reportedly kidnapped in Auburn

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Screenshot of cats inside the apartment from the Federal Way Animal Control body cam footage. Courtesy photo

Over 130 cats recovered from Federal Way apartment

See a video that shows the apartment. Some cats were only a few days old and many still need foster parents.

Screenshot of cats inside the apartment from the Federal Way Animal Control body cam footage. Courtesy photo
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Renton rape linked to 14-year-old unsolved Seattle case

‘We are doing everything we can to protect the 12-year-old victim,’ police say

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70% of WA public school students have access to free meals

In the 2024-2025 school year, 1,523 schools are serving free meals to all students who requested one.

  • Oct 21, 2024
  • By Grace Deng Washington State Standard
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Accused Federal Way shoplifter injured after being catapulted by car

See the video: Man struck in intersection while running away.

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Two people were transported by helicopter after a three-vehicle crash Oct. 13 on State Route 410 near Enumclaw. Two people died at the scene. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Enumclaw woman, 63, charged after deadly SR 410 crash

Michelle Oster has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and two counts of vehicular assault.

Two people were transported by helicopter after a three-vehicle crash Oct. 13 on State Route 410 near Enumclaw. Two people died at the scene. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
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Suspect in I-5 shootings deemed incompetent to stand trial

Sept. 2 shootings that began in Federal Way. His next court date is Jan. 8.

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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 Sheriff’s Office continues regarding the… Continue reading

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Photo courtesy of Anna Tarazevich from Pexels

WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis finds

Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national average in recent years, according to a… Continue reading

  • Oct 14, 2024
  • By Grace Deng Washington State Standard
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An example of fentanyl-laced pills seized by law enforcement. Courtesy photo

Renton family faces charges for role in fentanyl trafficking organization

Multi-state drug ring spanning six states

An example of fentanyl-laced pills seized by law enforcement. Courtesy photo
Aug. 4, 1981, was a memorable day for Boeing. The company’s first new commercial transport in more than a dozen years, the Boeing 767, rolled out of the Everett, Washington, plant in front of 15,000 onlookers. This widebody airplane was the first of a new generation of Boeing commercial transports designed for the fuel-conscious 1980s. Using the latest technology, the 767 promised to burn 30 percent less fuel than the generation of transports it was replacing. (Courtesy photo)

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%.

Aug. 4, 1981, was a memorable day for Boeing. The company’s first new commercial transport in more than a dozen years, the Boeing 767, rolled out of the Everett, Washington, plant in front of 15,000 onlookers. This widebody airplane was the first of a new generation of Boeing commercial transports designed for the fuel-conscious 1980s. Using the latest technology, the 767 promised to burn 30 percent less fuel than the generation of transports it was replacing. (Courtesy photo)
King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail

Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson awaits the jury verdict at the King County Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent on June 27, 2024. Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool

Former Auburn Police Officer’s defense team pushes for new trial and judge

Sentencing scheduled for Nov. 8 for Jeffrey Nelson

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson awaits the jury verdict at the King County Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent on June 27, 2024. Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool