Seattle grows amid population declines in major cities in the West
(The Center Square) – The populations of Washington state’s three biggest cities – Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma – remained fairly stable, according to population estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. According to the report’s estimates,
Signature gathering begins for WA ballot measure to repeal natural gas phase out
(The Center Square) – A court challenge over the title of an initiative to the ballot concerning the natural gas phase-out in Washington has ended. Supporters of the measure to repeal HB 1589 have been unable to
Gabrielle Cuccia Interview – Female Journalist Assaulted by Antifa at UW’s Gaza Encampment
While covering Sunday’s protests, Gabrielle Cuccia of @DC_Draino was grabbed by Antifa militants & pulled toward barricades installed by UW to protect the encampment. She joins Ari to discuss the details. Listen to the audio here:
Wenatchee School Board closes elementary school, cuts 63 staff positions
(The Center Square) – Wenatchee School District is closing the doors to Columbia Elementary following a unanimous School Board decision on Tuesday to “ensure the long-term sustainability” of the district. Enrollment has been declining throughout the district
Harry Shearer shares concerns over how ‘woke’ The Simpsons has become since he was ousted as Dr. Hibbert
Seattle City Council approves police contract despite calls for delayed vote
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council voted 8-1 on Tuesday to approve a new contract with the Seattle Police Officers Guild that provides retroactive pay increases for the past three years. Seattle police officers will
Spokane hosting public hearing regarding mayor, city council salary reviews
(The Center Square) – Spokane residents will have an opportunity to comment on their elected officials’ salaries during a public hearing on Thursday as a commission weighs raises or cuts amid a significant deficit. The salaries of
‘Don’t be weak and gay’: Missouri GOP candidate releases epic new campaign ad
Initiative to repeal natural gas phase-out bill could soon get the green light
(The Center Square) – The court challenge to the ballot title for an initiative to repeal a natural gas phase-out could wrap up Wednesday afternoon. That means signature gatherers for Initiative 2066 could be out by this
King County approves unincorporated minimum wage hike, ties national high
(The Center Square) – The King County Council has approved of an ordinance that will increase the minimum wage in unincorporated parts of King County. The legislation increases minimum wage to a high of $20.29, which ties