BREAKING: Violence erupts outside of Charlie Kirk U Washington event as Antifa militants attack journalist
Spokane may spend $3 million to move homeless shelter less than a mile
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is contemplating spending millions from its American Rescue Plan Act fund to relocate the House of Charity in downtown to another site several blocks away. Though supporters of the
Seattle Public Schools to reveal plan on Wednesday to fix $104M budget deficit
(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools is set to present an update on Wednesday to its “well-resourced schools” plan to address a $104 million budget deficit. According to the school district, Superintendent Brent Jones is not
Spokane officials can't agree on what constitutes an ‘emergency’
(The Center Square) – Spokane City Council discussed what constitutes an “emergency” on Monday, attempting to change the criteria for immediately adopting an ordinance without mayoral approval. Councilmember Michael Cathcart submitted a measure defining the appropriate use
WSU executive vice president, chancellor resigns, takes position in New Hampshire
(The Center Square) – One of Washington State University’s highest-paid employees is moving across the country to take on a new role as president of the University of New Hampshire. Elizabeth Chilton, WSU provost, executive vice president
Everett voters to decide on property tax increase to plug $35M budget hole
(The Center Square) – Everett voters will decide on a property tax increase this August to address a projected $35 million budget deficit. The Everett City Council approved a resolution last week that would add the proposed
Agencies preparing for flood of WA Cares opt-outs if I-2124 passes
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Employment Security Department is making plans for a flood of opt-outs from WA Cares should voters decide this November to pass Initiative 2124, making the state’s long-term care insurance program
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TikTok sues Biden admin over bill forcing sale of app
Nonprofit focuses on governmental cost inflation of housing at Spokane meeting
(The Center Square) – Affordable housing was on the agenda at the Citizens Alliance for Property Rights annual meeting, held Saturday in Spokane. Poverty and regulations are the key issues driving the affordability crisis, according to Steve