Survey: More young adults in Washington smoke weed on a daily basis
(The Center Square) – Members of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board were briefed Tuesday on the latest Young Adult Health Survey. Conducted by University of Washington researchers, the survey of adults aged 18-25 was conducted
Proposed $1.45B Seattle transportation levy may expand before council vote
(The Center Square) – Members of the Seattle City Council continue discussing a possible $1.45 billion transportation levy, with potential for the levy to increase funding even more. Earlier this month, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced an
Spokane considers spending millions on ‘cost-effective’ bicycle infrastructure
(The Center Square) – Spokane officials are looking at ways to curb traffic fatalities with city programs after the state’s Traffic Safety Commission announced a three-decade high for 2023 earlier this month. City Councilmember Zack Zappone briefed
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Rider survey indicates rough waters for Washington State Ferries
(The Center Square) – Passenger unhappiness remains a major challenge for Washington State Ferries, according to the results of a recent survey. Members of the Washington Transportation Commission were briefed last week on the 2024 FROG survey
Teach Coalition aims to overturn a discriminatory California law that states that funding for students with disabilities cannot go towards religious private schools
Teach Coalition is supporting a lawsuit, Loffman v. California Department of Education, which aims to overturn a discriminatory California law that states that funding for students with disabilities cannot go towards religious private schools. Avi Helfand, Teach Coalition’s senior
Spokane imposes Latah Valley building moratorium ahead of wildfire season
(The Center Square) – Spokane imposed an immediate one-year building moratorium for Latah Valley Monday night under an emergency ordinance approved by the city council. The emergency ordinance received five out of seven votes during the city
Candidates vying to head OSPI spar over how state funds WA's public schools
(The Center Square) – Amid district budget shortfalls and complaints from some school leaders about a lack of money from Olympia, state funding was a hot topic at an election forum featuring candidates for the office of
Snohomish County sees slight decrease in homelessness throughout region in 2024
(The Center Square) – Snohomish County has released its 2024 Point-In-Time count, revealing a 9.7% decrease in homelessness throughout the region. The data shows 1,161 people residing in some form of shelter, transitional housing, or living without