Spokane County voters to decide on four tax measures in August election
(The Center Square) – With the next election just a month away, Spokane County voters have until Aug. 5 to decide on four tax proposals that could affect the cost of living in the region. Spokane County
Microsoft cuts 830 Washington jobs amid 4% reduction in global workforce
(The Center Square) – Microsoft is laying off 4% of its global workforce, including 830 jobs in Washington state. The 4% in cuts represent approximately 9,000 Microsoft employees. The Washington State Employment Security Department revealed that the
We Need You To Help Challenge Washington’s Race-Based Housing Program
A legal battle is unfolding over Washington state’s Covenant Homeownership Program, a controversial housing assistance initiative that offers zero-interest, forgivable down payment loans—but only to residents who belong to select racial groups. Andrew R. Quinio, an attorney
King County assessor arrested for alleged stalking
(The Center Square) – King County Assessor John Wilson has been arrested for allegedly stalking and violating a court order, amid calls for him to resign from his elected position. According to King County jail records, Wilson
WA watches CA as fed Title IX deadline looms; SCOTUS to hear trans athlete cases
(The Center Square) – Officials in Washington state are monitoring California as the 10-day deadline imposed by the U.S. Department of Education approaches. California must bring its policies into compliance with Title IX by Saturday or risk
Seattle, Spokane among worst in U.S. for rising credit card delinquencies
(The Center Square) – As fears of recession grow, a new report found that Seattle and Spokane are among the top five cities with increasing numbers of people not paying their credit card bills. WalletHub published data
‘We’re the bad guys’: Elie Mystal says sanctions should be imposed on the US for being ‘a menace to free people everywhere’
Man indicted by federal grand jury for distributing face shields to agitators at LA anti-ICE riot
Bail denied for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs until sentencing on 2 lesser counts in sex trafficking trial
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Sean “Diddy” Combs request for bail as he awaits sentencing in his federal sex trafficking trial. On Wednesday, jurors unanimously convicted Combs on counts 3 and 5 in the case, but
Bail denied for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs until sentencing on 2 lesser counts in sex trafficking trial
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Sean “Diddy” Combs request for bail as he awaits sentencing in his federal sex trafficking trial. On Wednesday, jurors unanimously convicted Combs on counts 3 and 5 in the case, but