Several Clark County levy, bond measures on fall ballot to support fire departments
(The Center Square) – The early summer heat shows no signs of letting up across the Pacific Northwest, and there’s no rain in sight. That has fire managers on high alert and fire districts asking voters to
BREAKING: New Mexico judge dismisses involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin over shooting death of Halyna Hutchins
Vancouver voters could decide on $205 tax increase to add $36M to police department
(The Center Square) – The Vancouver City Council will soon vote on putting a tax lid lift on the November ballot to generate funding for police and supporting services. If the city council approves of the proposal,
Spokane may add ‘housing status’ to list of protected classes amid homeless crisis
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance that would add “housing status” to the list of protected classes amid the city’s homelessness crisis. Councilmember Lili Navarrete put the legislation together following last
Seattle City Council chair calls for implementation of drug overdose audit
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Council Chair Sara Nelson is calling for immediate implementation of a recent audit’s recommendations to address the city’s drug overdose and crime issues. The audit focused on a two-block area in
Washington panel eyes increasing jail-based voter participation
(The Center Square) – Although a proposal allowing convicted felons to vote from jail while serving a sentence failed to gain traction, there may be renewed efforts to expand jail-based voter participation among those who have still
Spokane Police Department not enforcing Prop 1 restriction despite prior statements
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Police Department clarified its stance on Thursday regarding illegal camping and the city’s voter-approved Proposition 1, walking back some prior statements on enforcement. In the weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court
SR 520 floating bridge commuters to see toll increases next month
(The Center Square) – Drivers who use the State Route 520 floating bridge connecting the east side of Lake Washington to Seattle will soon pay more for their commute. The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a final
New York Times claims replacing Biden is ‘right-wing conspiracy theory’
USDA using 1935 law to buy $22 million in Oregon, Washington fish fillets
(The Center Square) – The United States Department of Agriculture will allocate $22 million in taxpayer funds to buy Pacific Northwest and West Coast seafood products— $14 million worth of West Coast whiting fillets and $8 million