House passes spending bill to keep government open
Moses Lake Schools hint at more personnel cuts if voters reject upcoming levy
(The Center Square) – The Moses Lake School Board voted unanimously Thursday to endorse an upcoming levy after the past two failed, leaving the district’s finances in shambles and hundreds without jobs. The board voted last month
King County prosecutors charge 17 for $100,000 in vandalism damages
(The Center Square) – The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed 34 felony criminal cases against 17 defendants for a combined $100,000 in damages stemming from vandalism. The defendants are alleged to have been “tagging” property
Billionaire Democratic supporter calls Inslee's wealth tax 'boneheaded'
(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal for a “wealth tax” is drawing sharp criticism from Seattle business leader, entrepreneur and Democratic supporter Nick Hanauer. Hanauer posted on X, ripping the proposal apart, calling it “impractical”
Spokane Valley censures council member, takes away only committee assignment
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley officials voted unanimously Thursday to censure and remove Councilmember Al Merkel from a committee after a hearing examiner supported findings that he violated city policy. The decision follows a complaint by
Biden Energy Dept. deals another blow to natural gas supporters
(The Center Square) – It’s been a rough week for supporters of natural gas, with the Department of Energy issuing final rules that ban certain types of natural gas water heaters and DOE’s release of a report
Staffer for California Dem city council candidate charged with acting as agent for CCP
Seattle authorities knew early on who bus driver murder suspect was, but he’s still at large
Update: Sitzlack was arrested four days after the alleged murder. Seattle Police have known since early on in the investigation the suspect’s identity who allegedly stabbed and killed a Metro bus driver Tuesday morning in Seattle’s University
Madison, WI police chief named next head of the Seattle Police Department
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is appointing Madison, Wis. Police Chief Shon Barnes to be the next Seattle police chief within the same week Barnes is handles a deadly school shooting in Wisconsin. Barnes