Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson rakes in $3 MILLION on memoir deal
KCRHA’s budget may shrink amid Seattle cuts; leaders slam ‘broken’ process
(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority, or KCRHA, revealed its preliminary proposed 2026 budget with reduced funding, with some Governing Board members flagging concerns with the agency’s budget process. The preliminary proposed budget
'Not looking terrific for summer': High gas prices in WA could get worse
(The Center Square) – Washington state motorists could feel more pain at the pump than usual this summer as a combination of supply issues, global tensions and state polices drive up fuel costs. Gasoline prices typically increase
WA commission votes to delay I-5 Bridge tolls, escalate rate increases
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Transportation Commission has voted in support of a one-year delay to tolling on the Interstate 5 Bridge spanning the Columbia River from Vancouver to Portland, Ore., although once implemented the
More preschool, bigger tax bill: Seattle voters to decide on $1.3B education levy
(The Center Square) – It’s now up to Seattle voters to decide on a six-year $1.3 billion levy that funds early-learning programs for the city’s youth. On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved the Families, Education,
Op-Ed: Washington’s new digital ad sales tax: Unconstitutional, unfair and economically unsound
Washington state lawmakers this year imposed a new tax that has already sent tremors through the state’s tech titans and small business owners. Senate Bill 5814 significantly broadened the state’s retail sales tax to include an extensive
Florida Panthers win second straight Stanley Cup with 5-1 win over Oilers
The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers for the second year in a row to win the Stanley Cup, clinching the championship with a 5-1 win in Tuesday night’s Game 6 at Amerant Bank Arena in South
Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from its U.S. food products by the end of 2027
Kraft Heinz, the manufacturer of foods such as Jell-O, Capri Sun and Kool-Aid, announced Tuesday that they will remove artificial dyes from its products sold in the U.S. by the end of 2027. The multinational food company
NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander not charged after arrest by federal agents
New York City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents at an immigration court Tuesday in the city. The incident occurred after Lander linked arms with a person
Pittsburgh Steelers and DeShon Elliott agree to two-year, $12.5 million extension
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed safety DeShon Elliott to a two-year, $12.5-million contract extension. Elliott’s new deal includes $9.21 million guaranteed, and runs through the 2027 season. The six-year veteran signed