Seattle DEA offers new details on local bust of multi-state drug trafficking ring

(The Center Square) – New details have come out into last week’s nationwide takedown of a Washington state-based drug trafficking and money laundering enterprise with ties to a prominent Seattle-area Boys & Girls Clubs activist. As previously
Spokane opens homeless center months after approving $3.85M contract without location

(The Center Square) – Spokane announced the launch of a homeless navigation center on Friday, two months after the city approved a $3.85 million contract for the project without a finalized location. Mayor Lisa Brown initially announced
Seattle mayor signs off on new surveillance technology to improve public safety

(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed off on two bills that implement a crime prevention technology pilot program to provide the Seattle Police Department relief and ensure safety on city streets. The pilot
New estimates reduce Spokane’s deficit to $7.9M, increases to $18.3M by end of 2026

(The Center Square) – Spokane officials provided a budget update on Thursday, noting that the anticipated deficit heading into next year is now down to about $8 million. Chief Financial Officer Matt Boston ran the city council
Panelists on TVW program make case for, against repealing capital gains tax

(The Center Square) – Former Google engineer Vijay Boyapati and Dr. Stephan Blanford, executive director of the advocacy group Children’s Alliance, clashed on Initiative 2109 to repeal Washington state’s capital gains tax during a panel interview on
Seattle schools to announce school closures this month; staff cuts to come after

(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools will reveal five schools up for closure later this month, with the district exploring future staff cuts to address a continuing $100 million budget deficit next year. Seattle Public Schools