Millions of dollars on the line for local levy renewals

Voters on Tuesday will decide to continue funding about 16% of their districts’ budgets.

February 6, 2026 12:10 pm


State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • February 6, 2026 12:53 pm
Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King County

More police to be out Feb. 6-8

By Steve Hunter • February 3, 2026 2:57 pm
Sports Roundup | Jan. 27 – 31

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

February 2, 2026 1:30 pm
At A Glance | February 2026 Community Calendar

Valentines Day is around the corner; the Plateau will help you prepare.

January 29, 2026 12:40 pm
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • January 29, 2026 10:15 am
Sports Roundup | Jan. 20 – 24

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

January 26, 2026 2:00 pm




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Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers…

By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation • January 28, 2026 9:18 am
King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com • January 27, 2026 8:40 am