BREAKING: Karoline Leavitt selected as Trump-Vance admin press secretary
Prominent Seattle homeless advocate charged with possession of child porn
(The Center Square) – A founder of one of Seattle’s largest homeless service providers has been charged with the possession of child pornography. David Bloom is an American Baptist minister and one of the founders of the
Home and car of UW President Ana Mari Cauce vandalized by pro-Hamas group
(The Center Square) – The investigation continues into an incident early Thursday morning at the home of University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce. Cauce’s home and car were vandalized and damaged by pro-Hamas activists as confirmed
Incoming Trump admin likely to pull back on push to breach Snake River dams
(The Center Square) – Proponents of breaching the four lower Snake River dams that provide hydropower in the Columbia Basin concede that plan is likely on hold for at least the next four years under a second
Commissioner Al French wins final reelection, defends county’s Republican majority
(The Center Square) – Spokane County incumbent Al French sailed to victory Thursday night after election officials released results maintaining a Republican majority on the board of commissioners. French’s success follows several other campaigns dating back to
City council proposes general fund spending to help save Seattle Channel
(The Center Square) – Members of the Seattle City Council are proposing legislation that would send general funds to its Seattle Channel, despite continuing budget issues over the next three years. Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson
Spokane considers delaying $225M parks levy for third time to partner with SPS
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Park Board passed a resolution on Thursday that, if approved by the city council next month, could delay a vote on its $225 million levy for a third time, this time
Washington auditor finds $1.9M in 'double dip' unemployment/paid leave payouts
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Washington State Auditor’s Office found the state’s Employment Security Department did not have adequate internal controls and did not follow state requirements related to the Paid Family and
Trump teases appointment of North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum as Interior Sec
Satire publication The Onion purchases Alex Jones’ Infowars at bankruptcy auction
Satrire publication The Onion purchased Infowars — the Alex Jones right-wing conspiracy theory website — in a bankruptcy auction on Thursday. About an hour and a half after the announcement of the sale, Infowars’ website was shut