Seattle launches Chinatown ambassador program amid safety concerns
(The Center Square) – Seattle is partnering with nonprofits and Amazon to launch an ambassador program dedicated to the Chinatown-International District amid growing concerns of anti-Asian violence. Seattle is collaborating with the Asian American Foundation (TAAF), Amazon
Texas mom buys ammo for son’s intended school shooting in exchange for babysitting: report
WA bill's changes to public pension funding could cost taxpayers, critic warns
(The Center Square) – For years, Washington state’s public pension system has been considered one of the best funded in the nation. However, one critic of a new bill passed by the state Legislature warns that it
Rep who seeks to impeach Trump can’t name Michigan cities and towns he represents
Spokane Valley to CM Merkel: 'Start following the rules, and this could all end'
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley officials discussed amending the city’s 2025 budget on Tuesday to offset $350,000 in legal fees related to lawsuits against Councilmember Al Merkel. The city council will vote on the amendment next
Arizona, Utah, CA, WA seek federal money for water infrastructure
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, is part of a bipartisan bill to unlock federal funding for water infrastructure in the West. Working alongside U.S. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, Kelly has introduced the Restoring
Seattle council OKs shift in traffic camera revenue to fund safety and sidewalks
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a bill that shifts revenue from automated traffic cameras into traffic safety and sidewalk repair projects. Council Bill 120971 – sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka
Conservative cable news outlet OAN signs multi-year deal with Spectrum TV
Spokane County proposes regional task force to revive jail funding measure
(The Center Square) – Spokane County is preparing to establish a regional task force over the coming weeks to develop a tax proposal to fund a new jail after the last push fell short in 2023. The
Harmeet Dhillon Explains Civil Rights Probe into Washington State’s “Anti-Catholic Law”
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into a controversial new law in Washington State that requires clergy to report confessions of child abuse or neglect, sparking fierce debate about religious liberty and