Party preference requirement on presidential primary ballot nothing new
(The Center Square) – Voters who’ve waited to fill out their mail-in ballot for Tuesday’s (March 12) presidential primary may notice they have to mark their party affiliation on the outside of the envelope. For a vote
Spokane City Council approves property tax exemptions for multi-unit housing projects
(The Center Square) – Over the past two weeks, the Spokane City Council has approved 10 applications for property tax exemptions to spur development of multi-family housing in the community. Allowed under state law and city code,
King County starts construction on $115M electric bus charging station
(The Center Square) – King County has begun construction on a $115 million project that will create a 100% electric bus base for King County Metro. The charging base is the next step for the county in
Insurers asked to ease property loss reporting requirements for Spokane wildfire victims
(The Center Square) – Insurers are being asked to ease property loss reporting requirements for victims of last summer’s destructive Gray and Oregon Road wildfires in Spokane County. In a letter issued Wednesday, Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike
'When in doubt, report it!': Washington Secretary of State's 2020 election misinformation fight
The Center Square) – Recently, The Center Square reported that the Washington Secretary of State’s Office contracted with a U.K.-based company, Logically, to monitor social media platforms and generate reports on election or voting “misinformation.” The project
Debate intensifying over how 'parents' bill of rights' initiative to be implemented
(The Center Square) – One of three citizen initiatives passed by the Washington State Legislature as the session winds down is Initiative 2081, known as the “parents’ bill of rights,” that would require school materials – textbooks,
Seattle and city employees tentatively agree to raise annual wages
(The Center Square) – After 17 months of negotiations, Seattle and city employees have reached a tentative agreement to increase wages by 9.7% through 2024. The news comes as Mayor Bruce Harrell and the city are still