Washington DNR seeks input on 5-million-acre outdoor recreation plan
(The Center Square) – The Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking input in developing a statewide recreation plan that sets priorities for management and outdoor access to 5 million acres of public lands, including aquatic properties.
Spokane Valley allocates funds toward $7M cross country/cycling park
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Valley City Council recently approved a $4.4 million allocation from local lodging taxes for development of a new 60-acre facility for cross country running and cyclocross bicycle races. The city has
Report: Bellingham’s tree canopy plan may hinder affordable housing efforts
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Washington Policy Center finds that recent actions by Bellingham to improve the city’s tree canopy coverage may hinder progress to increase affordable housing in the future. The report
When you buy a Washington lottery ticket, where does the money go?
(The Center Square) – A Washington state man came oh-so-close to the mother of all Christmas presents. The man matched four white balls and the red Powerball during the Monday – Christmas Day – drawing, as reported
Lawmakers propose sending drivers a refund check to offset carbon tax
(The Center Square) – Drivers would get a fuel rebate check under a new proposal filed in the Washington State Legislature. Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick, and Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, have introduced House Bill 2040, also known
US Navy downs three ballistic missiles shot by Iran-backed Houthis in Red Sea
This marked the first time the Navy shot down an incoming anti-ship ballistic missile.
New Sound Transit light rail location study to cost more than $800,000
(The Center Square) – Sound Transit will conduct a pricey study on a new location in Seattle’s South Lake Union as part of its Ballard Link Extension project. The approved study will revise the agency’s 2024 budget
Antisemitic ‘Doctors’ group cancels protest at Holocaust Museum following massive backlash
The group previously held a press conference with antisemitic lawmakers Reps Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Cori Bush (D-MO) demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
Over 2000 pizza delivery drivers to be laid off in California as $20 minimum wage takes effect
Pizza Hut franchises have “made a business decision to eliminate first-party delivery services and, as a result, the elimination of all delivery driver positions.”
FBI investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court after ban of Trump from state ballots
The FBI and police in Colorado are investigating threats against that state’s Supreme Court after they ruled that they will block Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot in March. The ruling has led to an