Spokane selects finalists in nationwide hunt for new police chief
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Police Department’s search for a new chief is coming to a close, announcing Thursday that four finalists will participate in a public forum next week. Those who made the cut include
New law aims to help Washington funeral homes overwhelmed with unclaimed bodies
(The Center Square) – Washington funeral homes and coroners are now allowed to dispose of unclaimed human remains after 45 days. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed House Bill 1974, which reduces the length of time that
‘King County, we have a problem’: Health Board divided on homeless call for action
(The Center Square) – A call to action to address homelessness in King County does not have the full support of the King County Board of Health. The King County Board of Health was called upon to
Spokane could save $1 million on vehicle training course if it breaks ground by July
(The Center Square) – Spokane County spent years planning for an emergency vehicle course that it still needs to build, but if plans are nailed down soon, it could save $1 million compared to initial projections. The
Seattle to spend $2.24 million to train equity hires for clean energy construction
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $2.24 million in funding to recruit and place workers from underserved communities into construction and clean energy jobs. Plans call for the money to be used for up
Washington state lawmakers explore Retail Delivery Fee for online orders
(The Center Square) – Washington lawmakers are exploring a potential retail delivery fee for online purchases. The fee could generate millions of dollars every year and be spent on road maintenance and transportation projects. The retail delivery
Critics claim 'disconnect' with grocery market in lawsuits against supermarket merger
(The Center Square) – As lawsuits filed by the state of Washington and the Federal Trade Commission proceed against a proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons, advocates for the transaction continue to stress its necessity in a