Teen killed in Seattle has officials calling for gun safety laws
(The Center Square) – A shooting on school grounds at Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old student. Seattle police patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting on
BREAKING: Judge Merchan notifies parties in NYC Trump case of Facebook comment boasting of conviction before verdict
Veterans nonprofit to pay $1.5M to 12 women
(The Center Square) – The owner of a small Washington-based veterans nonprofit is in hot water after a jury ordered on Thursday that he and the business pay approximately $1.5 million for sexually harassing 12 women. The
Judge rules against WA GOP challenge to 'warning labels' on ballot initiatives
(The Center Square) – A judge in Thurston County Superior Court has rejected a legal challenge brought by WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh to Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s ability to put “warning labels” on initiatives to
BREAKING: Five Somalis convicted in Minneapolis for embezzling funds intended to feed hungry children
Spokane ratifies state of emergency over opioid crisis; what happens next?
(The Center Square) – Spokane’s City Council convened for a special legislative session on Thursday, ratifying Mayor Lisa Brown’s executive order declaring a state of emergency over the opioid crisis. Earlier this week, Brown announced that the
Seattle bill allowing vacant building demolition signed into law
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed legislation into law that allows the Seattle Fire Department to conduct demolition of unsafe vacant buildings in the city. Harrell proposed the bill last month in the
Spokane tiptoeing around state preemption on local firearm regulations
(The Center Square) – Despite Washington almost entirely preempting local municipalities from enacting local firearm regulations, the City of Spokane may do just that. Earlier this week, a draft ordinance reached Spokane’s Public Safety & Community Health
Russell Brand says ‘if you care about freedom’ vote for Trump
Controversial 'inclusive' curriculum now required for WA school districts
(The Center Square) – Public schools in Washington must now teach students about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and their perspectives. SB-5462 states it is intended to promote inclusive learning standards and instructional materials in public