OLYMPIA – Following a nationwide search, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police announced today its new police chief, Michael Jewell, a career law enforcement officer. He was sworn in on July 15, as the new chief. […]
Lincoln County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Plum Point Fire located in Lincoln County, near the city […]
Melissa Chaudhry, a Muslim Democrat running for Congress in Olympia, Washington, has reportedly threatened to switch parties if elected after fellow Democrats and LGBTQ+ activists pitted her Muslim beliefs against supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Andrew Ashiofu, […]
by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardJuly 15, 2026 Washington tribes and environmental organizations sued the federal government Tuesday, arguing that recent changes to Endangered Species Act rules defy scientific research and pave the way for […]
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 5,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in June 2026 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged for the third consecutive month at 5.2%. “Employment growth in June was led by the service […]
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