OLYMPIA – A legendary rock guitarist from Seattle and four state workers who rescued a woman from a burning car were honored with Washington’s highest awards – the Medal of Merit and the Medal of […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 17, 2025 A new Washington state juvenile detention center meant to help address persistent overcrowding at an existing facility will open months later than anticipated due to difficulties in […]
by James Brooks, Washington State StandardMarch 17, 2025 The government of British Columbia filed legislation Thursday that would permit the province to levy tolls on vehicles between the Lower 48 and Alaska. The bill, known […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMarch 17, 2025 Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum. A citizen commission approved a new salary schedule for […]
Olympia –Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one to two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire […]
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