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| U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott is celebrating after a court ruling derailed a colleague’s lawsuit over his alleged leaking of an illegally taped cell phone conversation. Expect Sunny Jim to wiretap at will from now on. | The Ten Commandments will remain on a monument at Everett Police headquarters, despite a ruling banning a similar display in Indiana. City officials say they’ve not only memorized the Commandments, they’ve put three or four of them into practice. |
| Airline passengers may get more choices under a new federal plan to get 30 percent more planes in the air. Note to commercial pilots: Remember to leave six plane-lengths between jetliners at all times. | State legislators beware—a proposed initiative would force officeholders to take the same standardized test required for graduation from high school. The Olympia caucuses are offering a crash course on how to spell “potato.” |
| University of Washington students may avoid having their final exam essays graded due to a strike by teaching assistants. The concept of having faculty members do their own work was considered but was shelved as unrealistic. | In a blow to White Center‘s neighborhood identity, their Chubby & Tubby discount store has been relocated to a Renton strip mall. Where’s that landmarks law when you need it? |
Rivian and Lucid could see direct-to-consumer car sales in WA
Legislation allowing luxury electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid to join rival Tesla in selling directly to Washington customers is…
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • March 2, 2026 6:12 pm
Renton man sentenced for 2023 Seattle homicide
The 61-year-old man received a nearly 31-year sentence.
By
Joshua Solorzano • March 2, 2026 4:30 pm
SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding
Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.
By
Ray Miller-Still • February 27, 2026 11:30 am
