Rebates halted for farmers hit with fuel fees under Washington state climate law

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard Washington quietly ended funding this summer for a program that provided millions of dollars in rebates to farmers who paid unfair fuel surcharges under Washington’s landmark climate law....

Sonia Raman makes history as 1st Indian head coach in WNBA with Seattle Storm

New York assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Seattle Storm, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Friday because no official announcement has...

College basketball rankings: The Top 100 and 1 Players entering the 2025-26 season

College basketball's talent ecosystem is unusually robust this season across teams and conferences and ranging from players aged 18 to 29. Yes, 29 years old. But no team this season has the top-end talent -- or in the case of Purdue, talents -- as...

Historic Washington State Park to host Shakespeare matinee and evening performance

By Bren Yocom Touring company from Texas to perform famous historic tragedy of “Julius Caesar” (WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Historic Washington State Park will host an evening performance by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore on Friday, October 24,...

Historic Washington State Park opens new exhibit exploring ‘Free Persons of Color’

By Bren Yocom (WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Historic Washington State Park will open a new exhibit entitled “An Uneasy Freedom: ‘Free Persons of Color’ in Hempstead County” on Saturday, Oct. 25 , at the park’s 1874 Visitor Information Center, 100 SW...

WA voters might say yes to amending the state constitution this fall. Here's why

There might be only one thing the socialist alt-weekly The Stranger and the libertarian think tank the Washington Policy Center agree on this election season, and it’s at the very beginning of your Nov. 4 ballot. If passed, Senate Joint Resolution...

Northern Light’s new CEO says adaptability key to financial turnaround

Following more than two decades of clinical and executive leadership experience and participation in international medical missions, the new head of Northern Light Health cited adaptability in a challenging health care environment as key to the...

Top 5 photos from Virginia football’s win over Washington State

The Virginia Cavaliers survived a scare from Washington State on Saturday night in front of a packed Scott Stadium. The ‘Hoos entered the game as heavy favorites according to Vegas, but Washington State proved to be a worthy opponent leading 17-7...

Preview:Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Major League Soccer clash between Minnesota United and Seattle Sounders, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. For the first time since 2020, Minnesota United and the Seattle Sounders will meet in...

Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of parental rights law

School board directors and parents sued Washington state Oct. 23 to block a Democrat-backed law overhauling rights for public school students and their parents. The policy has become a flashpoint in the national debate over gender inclusivity and...

Toronto starts hot with 3 deep drives

TORONTO -- Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run home run in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in...

Violent crime plummets 36% in downtown Seattle, lowest since 2017

SEATTLE — This story was originally published on MyNorthwest.com Seattle is showing encouraging crime statistics as violent crime in the heart of the city has fallen to its lowest summer level since 2017, according to the data from the Downtown...

Pac-12 bowl projections: ASU jumps into the Alamo, USC slips to the Holiday and our breakdown of Washington State’s options

The Pac-12 dissolved in 2024, but one vestige of the former conference remains relevant to the college football season unfolding this fall: the bowl lineup. The legacy teams are locked into the postseason arrangement that existed prior to...

Inside the Arena: The PWHL is here! What to expect from Seattle's new team

SEATTLE — The Professional Women's Hockey League is starting its first season in Seattle. The PWHL's Amy Scheer talks about why the league put a team in the city, and when we can expect a franchise name. Plus, Niko and Chris talk about the end of...

Federal immigration authorities accessed Washington state license plate readers, KING 5 finds

The findings have prompted several police departments to restrict access to their surveillance systems and investigate how federal agents gained entry. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A new report reveals federal immigration authorities have been accessing...

Tricks, treats and Flood Awareness Month

It's October — the spooky season when leaves crunch underfoot, jack-o'-lanterns adorn neighborhood porches and bite-sized candy bars are everywhere. October is also Flood Awareness Month, marking the shift away from warm and dry weather to the...

Major weather alerts from Ashland to Seattle: Oregon, Washington, Coastlines

Published 10/24/25 at 7:35 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Portland, Oregon) – Perhaps the most active weather in years for all of Oregon and Washington is coming shortly, as the National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Seattle,...

Seattle 2025 cruise season sees record passengers, $1.2B economic benefit

SEATTLE - The Port of Seattle announced the end of the 2025 cruise season, which saw a record number of passengers, sailings and economic benefit. By the numbers: There were a total of 298 ship calls and 1.9 million passengers, along with a record...

WEEKEND PREVIEW: West Seattle Monster Dash raising $ for co-op preschools Saturday morning

The mascot awaits hundreds of runners of all ages tomorrow (Saturday, October 25) morning at Lincoln Park! The weather won’t stop this year’s West Seattle Monster Dash, 9:30 am in the central upper park, with the starting line near Shelter #1 (as...

Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage holds down Dodgers for 4 innings in historic World Series start

Poll By Canadian Press on October 24, 2025. TORONTO (AP) — Standout rookie starter Trey Yesavage didn’t have his best stuff but limited the Los Angeles Dodgers to two runs over four innings for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series...