Parental rights initiative gets a hearing in Olympia but supporters don't feel heard
(The Center Square) – A capacity crowd turned out in Olympia Wednesday morning for a legislative public hearing on Initiative 2081 that would would provide parents with a right to review educational materials, receive certain notifications, and
Ybarra energy bill approved unanimously by WA House and Senate
(The Center Square) – Under Washington state’s Energy Independence Act, utility companies have been required to calculate their electric loads to annually meet “renewable energy targets” of at least 15% of their load. That means qualifying utilities
Fewer than two dozen people tried for nearly half of Spokane's sit-and-lie cases
(The Center Square) – Clay Anthony Sanford and Mercedes Alexandra Finley are currently detained by Spokane County for a variety of crimes. Sanford is booked for second-degree vehicle prowling, third-degree theft and third-degree malicious mischief. Finley is
Port of Seattle to spend $5M on sound insulation in communities near airport
(The Center Square) – The Port of Seattle Commission has authorized $5 million to pilot a program intended to repair and replace soundproofing equipment in communities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It’s part of a total budget of
'Death sentence' for gun dealers passes the Washington Senate
(The Center Square) – Proposed legislation that would require gun dealers in Washington state to follow new safety and security guidelines moved another step closer to becoming law. On Tuesday, the state Senate passed an amended version
Spokane Valley City Council approves initial police hiring plan
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Valley City Council on Tuesday approved plans to hire 10 additional police officers and a civilian analyst in the coming year, and seek community input on more police hiring in the
MUST WATCH: James O’Keefe EXPOSES Judge Engoron ‘creeping’ on women in Long Island gym
The source revealed that Engoron “makes it a point to go up to any young girl possible every single visit.”
Republicans, others lament ‘sham of a hearing’ on police pursuit initiative
(The Center Square) – Proponents of Initiative 2113 to reduce requirements for law enforcement to engage in vehicle pursuits expressed frustration at how a Wednesday morning legislative public hearing on the initiative was conducted. Testimony before both
Long-time Washington Republican not running for re-election
(The Center Square) – Washington state Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, announced Wednesday that he will not run for re-election. “By the end of this term, I will have spent 14 years serving in the WA House of
Bellevue explores implementing a 20 mph speed limit
(The Center Square) – The City of Bellevue is working to implement a citywide speed limit reduction on local streets from 25 mph to 20 mph. The proposed speed limit reduction is the city’s response to speeding