WSP plans for major workload increase if permit-to-purchase gun bill passes
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Patrol is gearing up for the potential passage of a bill in Olympia that would require gun buyers to get a permit before purchasing a firearm and require gun safety
Seattle expands its dual dispatch program into south, southwest neighborhoods
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s dual dispatch program is being expanded into south and southwest Seattle neighborhoods after signs of increased demand. The Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department responders are dispatched for calls that involve people
Crowd demands answers from U.S. Rep. Baumgartner at Ritzville town hall event
(The Center Square) – Out-of-towners outnumbered local residents at the 5th Congressional District town hall meeting held Monday morning in Ritzville. When asked to estimate the percentage of locals among the 130 or so attendees, Sheriff Dale
WATCH: Bills aim to address Green Hill overcrowding with different approaches
(The Center Square) – On Tuesday, the Washington State Legislature heard about two bills concerning juvenile incarceration and alternatives to confinement. The sponsors of each bill have different objectives, but both deal with the overcrowding issue at
Attitudes mixed about proposed fixes to WA’s Clean Fuel Standard
(The Center Square) – Recently the Washington State Legislature enacted a Clean Fuel Standard program, which directs fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity in their product such as gasoline and diesel. Now, the original bill sponsor
Seattle City Council OKs residential housing near stadiums despite pushback
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has approved a bill to allow residential housing near Seattle’s professional sports venues despite pushback from council members. Council Bill 120933 amends the city’s land use code to allow
Spokane Valley may ask voters to raise taxes to fund additional police officers
(The Center Square) – Short on manpower and funding to hire more, the Spokane Valley City Council discussed taking a tax hike to the ballot on Tuesday to pay for its next round of law enforcement officers.
Top advisor to Gov. Ferguson resigns amid toxic workplace allegations
(The Center Square) – A top advisor to Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson has resigned amid accusations of creating a toxic workplace environment that contributed to the departure of another administration official. “I deeply regret that the
PA police search for suspect who harassed homeowners with Trump flags
WA's latest budget outlook shows $845M decline in projected revenue through 2029
(The Center Square) – The good news: Washington state is expecting a $54 million increase in anticipated revenue for the remainder of the current 2023-2025 budget cycle. The bad news: Revenue for the 2025-2027 and 2027-2029 budget