Washington State Department of Corrections: License plate shortage should end soon
(The Center Square) – If you’ve noticed a lot more vehicles with temporary Washington state license plates in recent months, it’s not your imagination. A license plate shortage got so bad in September that more than half
Spokane County Sheriff's Office cites overtime, vacancies in ask for more funding
(The Center Square) – Spokane County ran through the Sheriff’s Office 2025 budget request on Monday, which is 14.7% more than budgeted for 2024 as departments brace for revenue shortfalls countywide. The Board of County Commissioners has
Are invasive northern giant hornets still in Washington state?
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Agriculture has received a report of a possible sighting of the northern giant hornet in the Burley area near the city of Port Orchard in Kitsap County, the
Pilot project pays Pierce County jury participants $100 per day
(The Center Square) – Pierce County has launched a pilot program to pay jury members $100 per day of service plus mileage reimbursement. The pay increase replaces the $10 traditionally paid to jurors in Pierce County. The
VIDEO: Inside Washington's Climate Commitment Act that faces repeal in November
(The Center Square) – A ballot proposition to be decided in next month’s election could do away with Washington’s controversial carbon auction system. The Center Square team has a quick rundown of what the measure is and
Walz’ Minnesota ranked last for fiscal policy out of all 50 states
(The Center Square) – A newly released analysis of fiscal policy ranked all 50 states with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ state coming in first and Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in last. The
Spokane officials voice support for mayor's tax hike as conservatives dissent
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council approved a resolution on Monday voicing its support for Mayor Lisa Brown’s Community Safety Sales Tax despite the minority members’ adamant dissent. Voters will decide whether to adopt Brown’s
Joe Rogan rumored to be in talks to host Kamala Harris on podcast
Former female college basketball player, NAACP activist stabs Fairfax, VA police officer repeatedly before he opens fire, killing her: body cam footage
New Jersey Transit operator killed, 23 passengers injured after train hits fallen tree
A train operator is dead and 23 passengers were injured after a New Jersey Transit train hit a tree early Monday. The New Jersey Transit train had departed the state capitol of Trenton before striking a tree