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(The Center Square) – The Reason Foundation’s 29th Annual Highway Report ranked Washington state dead last in three categories, suggesting that taxpayers spend far more than they’re getting in return. The latest edition was released on Thursday, based on 2023 data, the last complete dataset from the Federal Highway Administration. The study examines road and bridge conditions nationwide across 13 categories to identify which states have the best-performing and most cost-effective infrastructure. Overall, Washington state
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced Thursday that she will be pausing the expansion of a police surveillance camera pilot program with the exception of cameras by Lumen Field, where the World Cup will be played. Wilson cited privacy issues and concerns that federal Immigration officials could get a hold of video surveillance tapes in making her decision. And Wilson said the cameras planned by Lumen Field will not be turned on unless there is a
(The Center Square) – Thurston County residents trying to sell a home in unincorporated areas will have to obtain a Home Energy Score (HES) before listing the property for sale, according to an ordinance approved this week. Supporters say it’s about encouraging people to make energy efficiency and energy costs transparent to residents and the real estate market, as their Climate Mitigation Plan promotes, according to the county website. The ordinance does not require homeowners
(The Center Square) – Spokane might end 2025 with a small budget surplus once local officials finalize the city’s books, despite annual sales tax growth falling short of the chief financial officer’s projections. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown and CFO Matt Boston meet with the city council Thursday to discuss the inflation-adjusted squeeze ahead of budget discussions later this year for the 2027-28 biennium. They balanced a $25 million deficit heading into 2025, and closed another
