Despite recruiting efforts, WA law enforcement numbers still lowest in country
(The Center Square) – During the upcoming legislative session, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs will be pushing for legislation to deal with the state’s shortage of law enforcement officers WASPC Executive Director Steve Strachan
Oregon residents receive anonymous letter urging them to help deport ‘brown illegals’
Majority of Americans still paying off credit card debt from last Christmas
(The Center Square) – In the final hours of the season’s Christmas shopping madness, there’s a good chance many Americans are breaking out credit cards to pay for last-minute gifts, holiday meals or travel expenses. A recent
Seattle City Council’s first act of 2025? Filling its District 2 vacancy
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council’s first action of the new year will be finding a replacement for the District 2 position. Earlier this month, Tammy Morales announced that she’s resigning from her seat on
New legislation seeks to reopen opt-out for WA Cares long-term care program
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, is sponsoring a pair of bills in the upcoming legislative session to reopen a limited opt-out period for WA Cares, Washington’s long-term care insurance program, and let individuals
Washington Democrats' leak $15 billion tax increase plans
(The Center Square) – Senate Democrats are asking their peers to help “spread that tax policy love around” as they hope to close a $16 billion shortfall with new taxes in a leaked email on Friday. Sen.
House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz finds ‘insufficient evidence’ of ‘sex trafficking’
Houthis takes responsibility for downing U.S. military plane over Red Sea
Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement – better known as the Houthis – has taken credit for downing an American military plane. U.S. Central Command said initially reported that two U.S. Navy pilots safely ejected over the Red Sea
Suspect shot and killed by police after plowing through Texas mall, injuring 5
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a truck driver was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after driving a truck into a busy mall on Saturday night, injuring five people. Per local NBC affiliate
Philadelphia Phillies acquire lefty starter Jesús Luzardo in trade with Miami Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Sunday that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo, 27, from the Miami Marlins, in exchange for top prospects Starlyn Caba and Emaarion Boyd. The Marlins also sent minor league catcher Paul McIntosh,