How WA lawmakers did and did not address the fentanyl crisis during session
(The Center Square) – Back in January, when Washington state lawmakers began the legislative session that ended last week, one of the top priorities for leaders of both parties was addressing the drug crisis, particularly the scourge
Spokane commissioners OK zoning change to use cargo containers to shelter fire victims
(The Center Square) – Call it a different kind of mobile home. Spokane County commissioners on Monday signaled their intent to amend zoning codes to allow increased use of modified steel shipping containers as temporary housing for
Redmond PD receives new $31K drug analyzer system to safely test substances
(The Center Square) – The Redmond Police Department has unveiled a new tool to test unknown substances without exposing officers to dangerous substances. The $31,000 handheld analyzer uses a laser to scan through transparent packaging and can
With program’s future in doubt, WA’s first carbon auction of 2024 raises almost $192M
(The Center Square) – Washington state held its first quarterly carbon auction of the year on March 6, selling all 7.4 million allowances at a final settlement price of $25.76 to bring in nearly $192 million, according
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Gov. Inslee signs bill allowing hate crime charges for defacing public property
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a bill that classifies certain types of public defacement as a felony if it’s perceived to be an act of “hate.” Senate Bill 5917
NBA Hall-of-Famer among plaintiffs in lawsuit over WA state COVID-19 restrictions
(The Center Square) – NBA Hall-of-Famer John Stockton of Spokane is among the plaintiffs suing Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Washington Medical Commission executive director Kyle Karinen over alleged free-speech sanctions levied against health care
Seattle Police Department staffing drops to lowest level since the 1990s
(The Center Square) – Seattle Police Department staffing levels are at their lowest levels in some 30 years despite city actions to boost the number of officers. The Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee received an update
Biden, Trump cruise to wins in Washington state’s presidential primary
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both prevailed in Washington state’s presidential primary Tuesday night. Along with results from other primaries in Georgia, Mississippi and Hawaii, both men are now the