Washington state environmental solutions discussed at policy forum in Spokane

(The Center Square) – For the panelists at Thursday’s Washington Policy Center public forum on the future of the state’s environmental policy, collaboration is essential to practicing conservation. “We work with partners we do not always agree
Spokane City Council to fill vacancy with interim appointee for four months

(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council intends to fill a vacancy on the dais by July 28. Councilmember Lili Navarrete announced her resignation on Monday, effective June 30, after her peers picked her to fill
Ferguson vetoes bill to study cost drivers for homeownership, rental housing in WA

(The Center Square) – A bill that was approved by overwhelming majorities in both chambers of the Legislature to study the primary cost drivers for home ownership and rental housing in Washington state has been vetoed by
New WA law granting unemployment benefits to striking workers draws praise, concern

(The Center Square) – Depending on who you ask, Engrossed Senate Bill 5041 – signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson earlier this week – is either a much-needed social safety net for workers and their families
Spokane pushes back on plan to ship more radioactive waste through Lilac City

(The Center Square) – As radioactive waste heads to Spokane, Mayor Lisa Brown sent a letter to the federal government on Thursday voicing opposition amid environmental safety concerns. The U.S. Department of Energy recently transported 2,000 gallons
Alex Soros called out for condemning antisemitic DC murders after funding pro-Palestinian groups
2 dead, multiple injured after small private jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood

A small private aircraft crashed into a residential area of San Diego early Thursday morning, resulting in two fatalaties and sparking a massive fire that damaged homes and numerous vehicles. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the
Oklahoma City Thunder take 2-0 series lead with 118-103 win over Minnesota Timberwolves

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 2-0 series lead with a 118-103 win over Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – who accepted the NBA MVP award from Commissioner
Suspect charged with murder in fatal D.C. shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees

The man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and other counts. The shooting has been
Florida Panthers defeat Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 in Game 2

The Florida Panthers took a 5-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Sam Bennett had two goals and an assist, Carter Verhaeghe had three assists