21-year-old congressional intern killed in Washington, DC shooting
Report: Washington state has 3rd-highest childcare costs in the US
(The Center Square) – Child care is a significant expense for families nationwide, but a new report from personal finance website and app WalletHub finds it especially challenging in Washington state. “For married couples in Washington, they’re
With staffing up and homicides down, Shon Barnes confirmed as Seattle police chief
(The Center Square) – Shon Barnes was officially appointed chief of the Seattle Police Department amid success in officer recruitment and a decrease in homicides. The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Barnes, who has served
WA hotline allows illegal immigrants to report U.S. citizens for First Amendment activity
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Office of the Attorney General has launched a taxpayer-funded hotline in three counties that would allow residents, including foreign nationals and illegal immigrants, to report U.S. citizens for engaging in
Three new hybrid-electric ferries are coming to Washington for more than $1B
(The Center Square) – The construction of three new hybrid-electric ferries to help the Washington State Department of Transportation reach its goal of a fully emission-free fleet will cost $1.09 billion. On Tuesday, Gov. Bob Ferguson selected
Over 600 fires spark urgent warning ahead of Independence Day
(The Center Square) – With the Fourth of July just days away, Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove urged caution on Wednesday after some 600 fires in Washington state have already started this season. The Ellensburg press conference
Killer of four Idaho college students in 2022 admits guilt, avoids death penalty
(The Center Square) – Two-and-a-half years after the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, the man who committed the murders has admitted his guilt. Inside an Ada County, Idaho, courtroom Wednesday, 30-year-old Bryan Kohberger told
Washington can’t afford to buy ferries made in Washington
WAGOP Chairman and State Representative Jim Walsh joins The Morning Ride to discuss how Governor Bob Ferguson recently selected a Florida based ship builder to construct 3 new ferries for the state saving money over the bid
Yakima drafts $6 million tax hike to avoid cutting dozens of police, firefighters
(The Center Square) – Yakima homeowners could face a $182 property tax increase next year if voters approve a levy to fill the city’s $9 million deficit; if not, failure could result in cuts to police and