Federal government proposes 19,112 square mile protected zone for endangered lynx
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to take action to protect the threatened Canada lynx population in the continental United States. The Service proposed changes to its current critical habitat designation that
Seattle counted 63% fewer homeless tents in September than at end of 2023
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s latest quarterly count of homeless encampments reveals a significant drop in homeless tents in the city since the end of 2023. Seattle’s Unified Care Team counted 193 documented tents throughout the city
WA GOP chair files bill to restore felony status for fentanyl-related offenses
(The Center Square) – After failing to launch last session, the Washington State Republican Party is attempting to raise the stakes around dealing, trafficking and possessing fentanyl with legislation that, if approved, would lead to harsher sentences.
Election certification has both sides of natural gas fight preparing for legal battle
(The Center Square) – The annual Re-Wire Conference, hosted by the Washington Observer, was held Tuesday, the day before certification of state election results. It brings together state elected officials and others for discussions on hot political
Washington office begins tracking statewide deadly use of force incidents
(The Center Square) – This month, the Washington State Office of Independent Investigation began tracking deadly use of force incidents involving law enforcement officers. Created by the state Legislature during the 2011 session, OII is tasked with
Spokane police probe several investigations as narcotics proliferate downtown core
(The Center Square) – After what started as a month-long effort to tackle crime and vagrancy downtown, Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall said Monday that the CORE plan only resulted in 13 service referrals among 143 people.
Progressive Seattle City Council member to resign from her position
(The Center Square) – As one progressive joins the Seattle City Council, another is on the way out, with Tammy Morales announcing that she’s resigning from her seat on the council next month. Morales announced that she
Freight executive says Trump’s tariffs could carry economic consequences
(The Center Square) – If President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs are implemented, it would raise the costs for a typical household by $2,600 a year. That’s according to Peter Ku, vice president of sales of the Seattle-based Northwest