WA may have to dip into emergency reserves, despite historic tax increases
(The Center Square) – Despite passing the largest tax increase in state history amid record revenue levels, Washington state’s wallet may be empty by the end of the 2025-27 biennium, according to a new report by the
Seattle eyes $1K fines for illegal graffiti causing $6M in annual cleanup costs
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has introduced legislation to combat ongoing illegal graffiti tagging across the city that costs taxpayers an estimated $6 million annually. Proposed Council Bill 120995 would allow the City
Study: Washington 5th worst state for hidden costs of home ownership
(The Center Square) – According to a recent Bankrate.com study, Washington state ranks fifth in the nation for hidden costs associated with homeownership, with homeowners in the Evergreen State facing an average of $27,444 annually. These costs
WA forests safe for now after public backlash torches federal land sale proposal
(The Center Square) – Washington’s national forests are safe from being purchased after U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, walked back a proposal to sell public land owned by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Public comment sought on draft of WA Transportation Plan Vision 2050
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Transportation Commission wants the public to weigh in on its draft 20-year transportation plan. The Washington Transportation Plan Vision 2050 draft guides transportation agencies and service providers to align their
Spokane may revive Prop 1 language, drop notice rule before vote on camping ban
(The Center Square) – Attempting to restore the will of voters, the Spokane City Council is considering cutting a controversial notice period from a camping ban set for a vote on June 30. Last week, the council
‘Alligator Alcatraz’: DHS to open immigration detention center in Florida
Judge blocks Trump admin’s attempt to bar foreign students from Harvard
Israel says Iran violated cease-fire, orders new attacks
Just hours after a cease-fire between Israel and Iran went into effect, Israel ordered fresh attacks on Tehran, stating that Israeli military detected missiles launched from the Islamic regime. Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense
6 people dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe
Six people are confirmed dead and two are missing after a boat capsized in Lake Tahoe in California on Saturday during a powerful thunderstorm. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing victims after searching