(The Center Square) – Danny Hankins, a recently withdrawn Democratic candidate for the Pierce County Council District 6 race, is endorsing Republican Candidate Loujanna “LJ” Rohrer for the seat. Hankins said he is endorsing Rohrer over the incumbent Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen for her work ethic, compassion, and policy experience. “You deserve a public servant who values you, listens to you, acknowledges the problems we are facing, and holds themselves accountable,” Hankins said in
(The Center Square) – Washington state ranks No. 18 in WalletHub’s “Safest States in America” report, down six places from last year’s report. The personal finance company’s rankings are based on several categories, from property crime to financial safety to emergency preparedness and unemployment. The Evergreen State ranks high in workplace safety and emergency preparedness, coming in at Nos. 11 and 7, respectively. Low rankings in personal and residential safety, road safety, and unemployment tanked
(The Center Square) – Yakima County is gearing up for the 2024 General Election. With only two weeks left until that fateful Tuesday night, residents are preparing to cast their ballots on three local measures. While Nov. 5 marks the start of a new era, the presidential election doesn’t downplay the significance of ballot measures impacting residents at home. The upcoming general election also presents residents with another opportunity: whether or not to raise local
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council is exploring ways to ensure the parking enforcement section within the Seattle Police Department is fully staffed, given the hiring process is showing signs of needed fixes. According to a recent presentation by SPD, the city has had difficulty staffing this unit in recent years. Since 2020, the Parking Enforcement unit has been operating with approximately 20 vacancies, out of 104 parking enforcement officer positions. From 2021
