Hunting org sues WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife over delay in releasing public records
(The Center Square) – The Columbus, Ohio-based Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a lawsuit in state superior court against the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. The lawsuit alleges the agency violated the state’s Public Records
From ‘Just Say No’ to ‘Maybe So’? Olympia reconsiders legalizing psychedelics
(The Center Square) – The potential legalization of magic mushrooms is heading to Olympia next week as state lawmakers prepare to hear testimony on two bills that could change the landscape of mental health treatment. State legislators
Bellingham purchases forest property for $3.7M to preserve drinking water source
(The Center Square) – The city of Bellingham, Wash., is set to acquire forest land near Lake Whatcom with the intention of protecting the city’s drinking water source. The city is purchasing the 754 acres property for
Proposed bill could put WA's 'valet trash' collection companies out of business
(The Center Square) – A bill designed to give Washington state renters more protections from service and fee increases and ensure tenants aren’t forced to forgo their right to bring legal action against a landlord received a
No forensic audit – yet: Moses Lake School Board defends position as levy vote looms
(The Center Square) – In less than two weeks, voters will seal the fate of the Moses Lake School District’s proposed levy after two failed attempts last year and a whirlwind of financial turmoil. Prior failures unveiled
Seattle mayor issues executive order to improve anti-displacement programs
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has issued an executive order that directs city departments to find ways to improve anti-displacement programs that totaled over $40 million last year. Displacement occurs when households are forced
Bill to provide backup plan if bids for hybrid-electric ferries fail could be sunk
(The Center Square) – A Washington state lawmaker from Gig Harbor is backing a “contingency” bill in case bids for hybrid-electric ferries expected this April don’t pan out. Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier said House Bill 1377 would,
Colorado high school basketball coach flew Palestinian flag, refused to shake hands with Jewish school coach during game
Minneapolis mayor who took a knee for BLM, let city burn after George Floyd, refuses to cooperate with mass deportations
WA climate program so expensive its “like spending $2072 for a latte”
An EV subsidy program in Washington to reimburse battery powered car buyers ended up costing taxpayers $45 million for fractionally cutting CO2 (carbon) emissions, according to The Washington Policy Center’s (WPC) environmental policy director, Todd Myers. Myers