Unauthorized haircuts and late campaign finance reports cost WA lawmaker $11K
(The Center Square) – The chair of the Washington State Republican Party says last week’s findings by the Public Disclosure Commission of violations resulting in substantial fines against Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, “defy common sense.” Rep. Jim
$5.9M tiny house expansion could shelter hundreds in Seattle over several years
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s homeless shelter capacity is expected to get a boost in the fall with the announcement of two new tiny house villages in the city. The city dedicated $5.9 million in its 2025
WATCH: Russian quake a reminder of Washington state’s risk of a major temblor
(The Center Square) – A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Far East coast early Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Washington state’s west coast. Although the danger has passed, the temblor has sparked questions
Sound Transit, Gun Permits, and Government Waste: Bess Byers Tackles Washington’s Dysfunction
Bess Byers, journalist and rising voice at Reason Magazine, joined The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI for a wide-ranging interview that touched on Sound Transit waste, Second Amendment rights, government overreach, and women’s privacy
Cincinnati police investigating whether suspects in brutal mob assault were ‘overserved’ alcohol
‘The math compels us:’ Yakima County leans on cuts over tax hike amid $15M deficit
(The Center Square) – Facing a deficit of up to $15 million and only enough funds to cover it for one more year, Yakima County officials say tough decisions are ahead in order to protect reserves. Financial
Seattle council backs preemptive sales tax slice for addiction treatment programs
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday that aims to dedicate a portion – up to 25% – of a future sales tax increase to addiction treatment services. According a news
Op-Ed: Exploring transportation taxes and their impact in our region
As Americans hit the road this summer, what types of transportation-related taxes will they be paying? We answer this question in our new study (Transportation taxes and spending throughout the Mountain States). Highway infrastructure is funded primarily