Vandalism of Pride mural prompts Spokane officials to condemn hate at press conference
(The Center Square) – Spokane Police are investigating an incident in which video surveillance shows suspects dumping flammable liquid on an LGBTQ+ mural painted on the road before setting it aflame. The Spokane Fire Department responded to
Options narrowed for safeguarding Lower Green River Valley from flooding
(The Center Square) – A recent meeting of the King County Flood Control District included an update on flood risk and mitigation planning regarding a 21-mile corridor along the Lower Green River at risk of severe flooding.
Premera Blue Cross members could lose access to MultiCare facilities in two weeks
(The Center Square) – Washington state’s Premera Blue Cross members have two weeks until a contract with MultiCare Health Systems expires, removing their access to around 1,000 health care providers statewide. While the two not-for-profit healthcare organizations
King County Recorder’s Office mishandled $7M over 6 years, audit finds
(The Center Square) – A recent audit from the King County Auditor has found that the King County Recorder’s Office mishandled around $7 million since 2018. The King County Recorder’s Office is responsible for tax collection of
EV rebates won't 'move the needle significantly’ on carbon emissions
(The Center Square) – Last month, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee announced a $50 million electric vehicle rebate program through the state Department of Commerce to be implemented later this year and early next year allowing qualifying
Opponents of three initiatives on fall ballot come out swinging
(The Center Square) – Efforts to convince Washington state voters to reject three initiatives on the ballot this fall are in full swing. Initiative 2117 would repeal the state’s Climate Commitment Act, Initiative 2109 would repeal the
U.S. Justice Dept. awards Spokane police $120K as its share of forfeited home sale
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice handed the Spokane Police Department a big check – nearly $120,000 – on Thursday. The payment was SPD’s share following the sale of a home, where the department,
Dow Jones Industrial Average passes 40,000 for the first time ever
The Dow Jones Industrial index exceeded 40,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a strong year of stock market gains. The Dow hit 40,000.54 before dropping back, but it was the first time it had crossed that
Sen. Bob Menendez reveals wife Nadine has breast cancer and will undergo mastectomy
Embattled New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez revealed on Thursday that his wife Nadine Menendez has breast cancer. Senator and Mrs. Menendez are charged separately in a case alleging the senator abused his position to act as
NY Rangers beat Hurricanes to clinch series; Canucks defeat Oilers 3-2 in Game 5
The NY Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 at PNC Arena on Thursday night, clinching the series in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference Final. The Rangers rallied after trailing 3-1 heading into the third