Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer awarded $310,000 after being falsely accused of sexual assault
Pete Hegseth to skip meeting of Ukraine Defense Contract Group on organizing military aid
WA trade groups seek federal intervention to block state gas ban
(The Center Square) – Eight Washington state trade organizations, led by the Building Industry Association of Washington, are hoping their recent appeal to the federal government will stop what they regard as state overreach in energy policy.
Adam Smith welcomes Sawant challenge in 9th Congressional District midterm race
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Adam Smith says he welcomes a challenge from former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, who recently filed to run for Smith’s seat. Sawant filed to run for Washington state’s 9th Congressional
Spokane County caught in confusion over DHS sanctuary designation
(The Center Square) – Spokane County Commissioner Al French said on Tuesday that his peers should consider clarifying their stance on federal immigration enforcement due to recent events. Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted
NEW: Pete Hegseth orders Navy to rename ship named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk
Spokane Fire Department bracing for cuts in 2026 as overtime costs surge
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Fire Department is anticipating budget challenges ahead of 2026 that could impact service levels, with overtime costs currently 24% higher than last year. Fire Chief Julie O’Berg told the Spokane City
WA AGO launches long-delayed police use of force database
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has announced the launch of the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety, or WADEPS, after years of delays and setbacks due to contract disputes, data security
Seattle Council faces third vacancy in 18 months with Cathy Moore set to resign
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council will appoint a new representative for the third time since January 2024 after Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore announced she is resigning from her position. Moore announced that her
Birthright citizenship, guns, pornography on Supreme Court docket
(The Center Square) – June marks the final month of the Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term and all nine justices are racing against the clock to issue final opinions on controversial cases. From the legality of a federal