Seattle City Council member proposes limits to blast ball use for crowd control
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore has announced proposed reforms to limit the Seattle Police Department’s use of blast balls for crowd control. Blast balls are rubber devices that create a loud sound and
Washington Democrats resurrect rent control proposal
(The Center Square) – Democrats in the Washington State Legislature are taking another run at rent control with pre-filed legislation to that effect for the 105-day session that starts Monday. Rep. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, pre-filed House Bill
King County Metro to resume fare inspection with light enforcement
(The Center Square) – For the first time since 2020 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, King County Metro is resuming fare inspections. Metro is implementing a phased-in approach to returning to fare inspection. Beginning on
Whitmam County Commissioners issue moratorium on wind energy projects
(The Center Square) – Members of a community group opposed to plans for a large wind farm project near Kamiak Butte in Whitman County are celebrating a decision this week by county commissioners to place a moratorium
Incoming Gov. Ferguson describes taxes as a ‘last resort’ for WA budget deficit
(The Center Square) – Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities that calls for $4 billion in reduced spending by Washington state agencies, while describing new taxes as a “last resort.” The call for reduced
US Senate delivers $44 million relief package for 2023 Gray, Oregon Road fires
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., announced Thursday that Spokane County will receive more than $44 million in federal relief to help recover from the August 2023 Gray and Oregon Road fires. The devastating
Senate Dems ROASTED for ‘cringe’ video, vowing ‘to fight’ Donald Trump, GOP
Homeless man with blowtorch arrested for arson in connection with Kenneth Fire in LA
LA resident says gang of ‘100 people’ are roaming evacuated areas looting homes: report
Death toll rises to 10 in Los Angeles wildfires, the largest in California history
The death toll has risen to 10 in the greater Los Angeles area after a series of destructive wildfires ravages the region, forcing approximately 180,000 from their homes and destroying entire streets and thousands of structures. The