Olympia City Council takes up $20 minimum wage initiative Tuesday night
(The Center Square) – The Olympia City Council will vote Tuesday night on whether to adopt a Workers’ Bill of Rights that would raise the minimum wage in Olympia to $20 per hour, or send the proposal
Yakima’s budget deficit could cost up to 54 people their jobs
(The Center Square) – Divided over a $9 million deficit, the Yakima City Council is set to discuss three scenarios on Tuesday night, ranging from cutting it all to running a $7.2 million property tax levy. The
Fewer gun homicides in King County; more youth caught in the crossfire
(The Center Square) – Youth gun violence remains a major issue in King County despite overall gun violence in the county falling over the last year and a half. Last year was the first year in which
Ari’s 2025 Primary Voter’s Guide & Why It’s Time You Step Up
Scroll down for my list of recommendations I don’t know where the GOP is in Washington State. Sure, there are pockets of good leadership, but on the whole, the party’s presence is fading, and fast. This isn’t
Washington State Wants to Let a Serial Killer out of Prison
On July 23rd, the results of a parole hearing will be posted as to whether or not serial killer Anthony D’Amato, previously known as Kenneth Bianchi or the Hillside Strangler, will be let out of prison despite
WA AG Nick Brown touts, regrets 29 lawsuits against Trump administration
(The Center Square) – Speaking at the Washington State Labor Council’s convention in Vancouver on Tuesday, state Attorney General Nick Brown simultaneously bragged about and lamented his administration’s leading role in numerous lawsuits against the Trump administration.
Op-Ed: Enough is enough: Washington’s independent restaurants deserve breathing room
Across Washington state, family-run restaurants aren’t just places to eat—they’re places of memory, culture, and community. From the teriyaki shops anchoring Seattle neighborhoods to diners in Wenatchee and noodle bars in Spokane, these local treasures carry the
Spokane weighs $3.65M settlement over wrongful death lawsuit, third since 2020
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is scheduled to vote Monday over settling a wrongful death lawsuit for $3.65 million; doing so would mark its third settlement since 2020. According to court filings, former Spokane