Washington joins multi-state suit over Trump admin’s federal aid freeze
(The Center Square) – Washington state on Tuesday joined 21 other states in suing the administration of President Donald Trump over the Office of Management and Budget sending a memo to federal agencies Monday night directing them
Spokane expands scattered-site homeless model for second time in three weeks
(The Center Square) – The city of Spokane announced the opening of more scattered-site homeless facilities on Tuesday, with one official saying it takes the total bed count up to 155 across the model. While the announcement
King County using $16.8M in levy dollars to boost behavioral health workforce
(The Center Square) – King County is utilizing $16.8 million to boost the region’s behavioral health workforce. King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the $16.8 million in awards on Tuesday, saying that it is the county’s largest
Permit denial not stopping GOP plans to rally in Oly against change to debate rule
(The Center Square) – They don’t have a permit, but at least some members of Pierce County Republican Party and their supporters plan to show up in Olympia at noon on Thursday to protest House Democrats’ recent
WA considers paying parents for caring for disabled kids amid in-home shortages
(The Center Square) – Washington may soon join Illinois, California and other states in compensating the parents of developmentally disabled children under legislation considered by the Senate on Monday. State lawmakers proposed something similar last year but
Burien City Council passes emergency ordinance expanding public camping ban
(The Center Square) – The Burien City Council on Monday passed emergency Ordinance 864 with a 5-2 vote to ban camping or residing on public property at all times, “without any prerequisites to enforcement.” The new ordinance
Opponents worry bill expediting WA green energy projects would doom local control
(The Center Square) – Washington state’s permitting process for clean energy projects could be expedited if legislation that received a public hearing on Monday in Olympia is approved. House Bill 1328, sponsored by Rep. Beth Doglio, D-Olympia,