Quilcene School District latest in WA to ban trans athletes in sports
(The Center Square) – Tensions ran high at a recent Quilcene School Board meeting as the board debated and then adopted a resolution on a 3 to 2 vote to ban transgender athletes from competing in school
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz sues city, claiming his firing was political
(The Center Square) – Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is suing the city, alleging his termination by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was unlawful and politically motivated. Last December, Diaz was fired by Harrell following an investigation
King County Assessor faces calls to resign amid protection order against him
(The Center Square) – King County and Seattle leaders are calling on County Assessor John Wilson to resign and suspend his campaign for county executive after a temporary restraining order was issued against him earlier this month.
WA council wrestles with revenue growth assumptions
(The Center Square) – Elected officials within the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council have expressed reluctance to adopt a rate of assumed revenue growth that would presume an extra $1 billion in the state’s coffers
Report: WA retains its status as state with highest excise tax on distilled spirits
(The Center Square) – For the twelfth year in a row, Washington state has the highest excise tax rate on distilled spirits in the nation, at $36.98 per gallon. According to a new report from the Tax
Spokane progressives could gain ground as Cathcart launches auditor campaign
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council’s progressive majority has a chance to expand its margin next year after one of its conservative members signaled his departure on Wednesday. Councilmember Michael Cathcart declared his candidacy for
Elon Musk to leave government position, thanks Trump for ‘opportunity to reduce wasteful spending’
Local donations needed for critical Salvation Army Red Kettle Luncheon fundraiser
Salvation Army NW, which serves King County, tells KVI host of The Morning Ride, Phil Vandervort, that fundraising for the annual Red Kettle Luncheon is behind its pace to reach a $525,000 goal for 2025. Lt. Col.
Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Minnesota Timberwolves to advance to NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 to win the Western Conference finals in five games and advance to the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City will make their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles over rearview camera software glitch
Ford Motor Company is issuing a recall for nearly 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to a malfunction involving rearview cameras, which could pose an increased risk of accidents. Ford noted that no injuries linked to