Economic reality may force Sound Transit to revise its financial plan
(The Center Square) – Much of the funding for Sound Transit’s projects, including ST3, has come from federal grants. In the past seven years, it has secured a total of $3.8 billion, with $9 billion expected in
Seattle eyes redirecting traffic fine revenue, expanding enforcement
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council will soon decide on proposed legislation that would shift some of the revenue from automated traffic cameras into the city’s general fund, rather than keeping it all earmarked for
Statue of overweight black woman inspired by Michelangelo’s David erected in Times Square to celebrate ‘diversity’
Report: The U.S. states most exposed to Chinese import tariffs
(The Center Square) – Ahead of U.S. trade talks being held with Chinese officials this weekend, a new report highlights the U.S. states that are the most and least exposed to Chinese import tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott
Kilmar Abrego Garcia hired by human smuggler to transport illegal immigrants across US: report
Feds launch review of U of Washington antisemetic violence
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is launching a review of anti=Semitic violence that occurred this week on the University of Washington campus. The review comes after about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested late Monday night
Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military ban
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its policy restricting transgender individuals from serving in the military. The decision lifts a lower court’s injunction that had blocked the policy from
Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at White House amid tensions
President Trump met with newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, just one week after Carney’s Liberal Party secured victory in that country’s election. Carney’s visit to Washington began with a focus on rebuilding economic ties,
NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes defeat Capitals in OT; Oilers rally to beat Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals with a 2-1 overtime win in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night. Jaccob Slavin scored the winning goal just three minutes into overtime, with Frederik Andersen
NBA Semifinals: Pacers win Game 2 vs. Cavaliers; Warriors defeat Timberwolves
The Indiana Pacers took a 2-0 series lead after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday. Tyrese Haliburton hit the game-winning 3-pointer with one second remaining as the Pacers