Primary election day in WA; turnout projections and key races
(The Center Square) – Tuesday is primary election day in Washington state. Ballots must be postmarked or placed in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Tuesday to be counted. Washington has a top-two primary, which means
Yakima County considers trimming vacancies, reducing services to close $15M hole
(The Center Square) – With a $15 million deficit looming, Financial Services Director Brian Carlson told the Board of Yakima County Commissioners on Tuesday that it’s time to bring solutions to the table. Last week, Carlson placed
Seattle revenue forecast improves slightly, but economic storm clouds linger
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s economic forecast improved from a pessimistic view in April after anticipated blows from tariffs were less than expected, but the city still has a $143 million budget deficit The Seattle Office of
‘Safe and Welcome in Spokane’ policy faces pushback over taxpayer, budget impact
(The Center Square) – Conservatives on the Spokane City Council called the proposal “performative at best” on Tuesday amid a plan from the majority to ban immigration agents from certain parts of town. If approved, the “Safe
Seattle voters to decide on B&O tax shake-up targeting city’s largest businesses
(The Center Square) – In November, Seattle voters will decide on a major restructuring of the city’s business and occupation tax targeting the city’s largest businesses. The proposal – announced by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City
WATCH: Sound Transit to reassess light rail projects facing massive budget gap
(The Center Square) — Sound Transit has announced a “realignment” through something called an Enterprise Initiative. Without giving much in terms of specifics during the July 24 Sound Transit Board meeting, Director of Access, Integration and Station
James Comer issues subpoenas for Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, James Comey, Merrick Garland, others over Jeffrey Epstein
Shooting at after-party in downtown Los Angeles leaves 2 dead, 6 injured
Two people were killed and six others injured in a mass shooting in an area of downtown Los Angeles early Monday. Authorities said that the shooting took place during a music festival after-party around 1 a.m. Monday
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announces campaign for South Carolina governor
United States Representative Nancy Mace, R-S.C., announced her run for South Carolina governor Monday morning in a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. Mace, 47, said in an announcement Monday morning at The Citadel, where she
San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox agrees to 4-year, $229 million max contract extension
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million contract extension with the Spurs. The new deal will keep Fox in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season. Fox, 27,