Northwest <p>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)</p>

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.

By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard • November 2, 2024 8:00 am
Northwest 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...

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
Business Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard


King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process

Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland

By Steve Hunter • October 29, 2024 4:36 pm
Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 22, 2024 12:35 pm
Charges filed against teens in King County crime spree

Suspects linked to 78 robberies, shootings and carjackings in Sept. and Oct.

By Benjamin Leung • October 21, 2024 6:00 pm
70% of WA public school students have access to free...

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

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 21, 2024 7:00 am
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When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is…

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Another invisible child: Interview with a survivor of familial trafficking

I met Jessica (pseudonym), a survivor of familial sex trafficking, and Audrey Baedke from the nonprofit REST (Real Escape from the Sex Trade) to understand the invisible reality of child abuse.

By Jayendrina Singha Ray Guest column • October 8, 2024 2:06 pm
Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell

On Memorial Day, we traditionally honor Americans in our military who gave their lives in battle for our country. It…

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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…

By Benjamin Leung • October 16, 2024 9:04 am
WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis...

Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national average in…

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 14, 2024 1:07 pm
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