Spokane leaders delay vote on public safety task force as pressure mounts
(The Center Square) – The Spokane region is coordinating on multiple fronts, assembling teams to tackle the opioid crisis, homelessness and crime while developing a proposal to fund a new jail. The Board of County Commissioners planned
CBP says it follows rules amid concerns over extended holds at Seattle airport
(The Center Square) – Recent reports of travelers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport being held in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody for extended periods has raised concerns as CBP justifies the holds. Port of Seattle commissioners
Ferguson vetoes housing affordability study after signing largest tax increase in WA history
Washington State’s Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson is facing mounting criticism after quietly vetoing a bipartisan bill designed to investigate the root causes of the state’s skyrocketing housing costs, a move opponents are calling both politically motivated and
WATCH: Are trans issues dividing Democrats in WA?
(The Center Square) – Tuesday brought the second rally and contentious counter protest in Seattle in four days between faith-based groups and trans activists. Now, the FBI is taking notice. The agency’s deputy director, Dan Bongino, made
Seattle’s faith leaders back mayor after dueling protests lead to 8 arrests
(The Center Square) – Dueling protests outside of Seattle City Hall have led to eight arrests for assault as Seattle faith leaders publicly side with Mayor Bruce Harrell in defending counterprotesters. On Saturday, the Seattle Police Department
BIAW asking SCOW for direct appeal of ruling against natural gas initiative
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office and the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) have filed their notice of appeal to the Washington State Supreme Court in the constitutional challenge to Initiative 2066.
Spokane Republican leaving Olympia to serve as county treasurer full time
(The Center Square) – After nearly a decade in office, Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane, announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection next year to focus on another role back home. Spokane County appointed Volz as treasurer in
Seattle Pastor Calls for Mayor’s Resignation After Antifa Attack at Worship Event
A worship event turned chaotic this past weekend in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park after Antifa and far-left activists clashed with attendees, leading to multiple injuries and arrests. Now, the Christian group behind the event is demanding an