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
Fall City resident launches counseling service for kids, adolescents

Merritt Glennon’s office is in Bellevue, but she has a great connection to the Valley.

By Record Staff • February 13, 2026 1:30 am
WA teacher sexual misconduct cases shielded from public

An InvestigateWest analysis of the state’s educator misconduct database shows gaps allowing teachers to escape scrutiny.

By Moe K. Clark, InvestigateWest • February 12, 2026 1:54 pm
Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

By Reporter Staff • February 11, 2026 4:22 pm
Early election results: Snoqualmie Valley school levies are both passing

Both levies in the Snoqualmie Valley School District as well as both levies in the Riverview School District are passing…

By Valley Record staff • February 10, 2026 8:35 pm





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Gaslighting, selfishness and other sinister things | Whale’s Tales

I would prefer — as I expect most of you would, too — that the course of human affairs runs…

By Robert Whale • February 6, 2026 1:30 am
Time for us to take another look at Lincoln’s playbook | Whale’s Tales

Hatred of Americans by Americans.

By Robert Whale • January 23, 2026 5:30 am


As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the…

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • February 9, 2026 11:55 am
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