BREAKING: Trump announces creation of DOGE, to be led by Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy
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Election results in new Pierce County executive and three returning councilmembers
(The Center Square) – Pierce County has a new executive and some returning faces to the county council following a few closes races in last week’s general election. Pierce County Council Chair Ryan Mello, a Democrat, has
Spokane homeless navigation center struggles to make progress due to lack of beds
(The Center Square) – As temperatures drop in Spokane, its homeless residents are struggling to find safe places to sleep despite the city’s new housing navigation center up and running. Mayor Lisa Brown proposed the housing navigation
Gov. Inslee approves giant wind/solar project as Tri-Cities residents look to sue
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has approved a revised Site Certification Agreement for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project in Benton County. The project is to be located just south of the Tri-Cities,
Toyota says California’s electric vehicle mandate is 'impossible' to meet
(The Center Square) – Toyota’s CEO said California’s semi-national mandate that 35% of 2026 model year vehicles be zero-emission is “impossible” to meet. According to the California New Car Dealers Association, 25.6% of new vehicles were all-electric
Seattle city council member proposes closure of underperforming streetcar line
(The Center Square) – The underperforming South Lake Union Streetcar in Seattle may soon close. Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka is proposing amendments to the 2025-2026 budget package that include plans to retire the 1.3 mile-long South
Some Washington races still undecided; Democrats elect new Senate leadership
(The Center Square) – A week after the general election, several state legislative contests in Washington have yet to be called. Some counties have completed their ballot counts, but several larger counties are still in the process