WA Supreme Court denies GOP effort to reject fiscal impact messaging on initiatives
(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a bid brought by Washington State Republican Party Chair Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, to stop the state from issuing financial impact statements on three initiatives on
Sound Transit’s West Seattle Extension project now estimated to total around $7B
(The Center Square) – Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension project is now projecting estimated costs to total around $7 billion as the agency’s board of directors approve selected routes and stations. Sound Transit’s new cost estimate
Spokane eyes harsher penalties for littering after clearing 2.79M pounds since 2023
(The Center Square) – As Spokane grapples with more trash and junk vehicles on its streets, Mayor Lisa Brown proposed an ordinance on Friday aligning city code with state law around illegal dumping. The Brown administration announced
Alternatives to Incarceration Task Force sweats possible funding loss if I-2117 passes
(The Center Square) – The Board for Judicial Administration’s Alternatives to Incarceration Task Force met this week to discuss upcoming budget requests to the Washington State Legislature regarding funding to achieve the organization’s goals. The task force,
Inflation skyrockets Spokane’s capital program from $773M to $1.18B over 5 years
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council got a sneak peek Thursday at the upcoming six-year capital improvement program, which includes approximately 470 projects totaling $1.18 billion. While the capital improvement program, or CIP, covers 2025
Seattle Public Schools proposes closing four elementary schools next year
(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools has announced the consolidation of four schools as the district works to chip away at a $94 million budget deficit. The schools recommended for closure next year are North Beach
46 people hospitalized in Maryland for food poisoning due to employee’s homemade meal
Officials confirmed that 46 people were taken to the hospital for food poisoning in Maryland after an employee brought and shared a homemade meal at work. According to NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors, where the incident took place,
Los Angeles District Attorney recommends resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Thursday, Oct. 24, that his office will recommended that Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the murders of their parents Jose and Kitty more
NBA opens probe of 76ers due to Joel Embiid’s game participation
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that the NBA has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding the participation of center Joel Embiid. The news of the probe comes after Embiid and teammate Paul George were rule
New Orleans point guard Dejounte Murray out indefinitely after fracturing hand in debut with Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray will miss extended time after suffering a fractured hand in his first regular-season game for the Pelicans, who beat the Chicago Bulls 123-111 on Wednesday night at Smoothie King Center