$80 million or bust: Wilkeson teeters on ghost town if cut off from Mt. Rainier

(The Center Square) – Proposals to restore access to one of Mount Rainier National Park’s four entrances could cost the state at least $80 million and nearly a decade for workers to complete. The Washington State Department
Washington state caps rent hikes at 10% through the end of the year

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Commerce on Friday announced a 10% limit on rent hikes through the end of 2025. That decision results from Engrossed House Bill 1217, which limits annual rent increases
BREAKING: M*A*S*H star Loretta Swit dies at 87
Sound Transit’s fight to ‘finish the spine’ with Everett light rail extension

(The Center Square) – In 1996, Sound Transit promised voters that a light rail line to Everett would be given top priority for its next transportation package, with the ultimate vision of a regional light rail system
Spokane sets tourism records as city, county budgets slip deeper into the red

(The Center Square) – A new report shows Spokane broke tourism records last year, generating $233 million in state and local taxes, but plateauing revenues remain an issue for local officials. Visit Spokane, a nonprofit that promotes
Former NYPD Commissioner, 9/11 hero Bernie Kerik dead at 69
Illegal immigrant wanted for attempted homicide who sponsored minor migrant border crosser under Biden admin arrested by ICE
Judge expands hold preventing White House from revoking Harvard’s enrollment of international students

A federal judge on Thursday extended a temporary hold preventing the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs announced her plan during a court hearing shortly after the
Edmonton Oilers defeat Dallas Stars to advance to second straight Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Dallas Stars with a 6-3 win in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center on Thursday. The Oilers scored three goals in the first 8:07 — Connor McDavid
White House sources say that Elon Musk remains close with Pres. Trump despite leaving DOGE

According to a senior White House official, Elon Musk remains close to President Trump after stepping away from his role as a “special government employee”. Musk revealed on Wednesday evening that he was leaving his temporary government