Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano to take Trump appointment as Eastern WA U.S. attorney

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has nominated Pete Serrano – mayor of Pasco, Wash. – to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. The appointment will require confirmation from the U.S.
Progressive Zappone tops Spokane primary as Savage eyes November election

(The Center Square) – After securing over 50% of Tuesday’s vote, Spokane City Councilmember Zack Zappone sat down with The Center Square on Friday to discuss his reelection bid ahead of November. As the incumbent, Zappone will
BREAKING: President Trump to meet with Russian President Putin in Alaska August 15
Media Malpractice: Local Outlet’s Story About ICE ‘Abduction’ Falls Apart Under Scrutiny

A Washington state newspaper is facing heavy criticism after running a story about an alleged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “abduction” based solely on claims from a GoFundMe page, claims that later unraveled to reveal the subject
Beloved Riverside Saloon Closes: ‘Doing business in Washington state is no longer sustainable or feasible’

In a candid announcement to friends, family, and loyal patrons, the owners of a saloon in Riverside, Washington, revealed that the establishment will close its doors after August 2, 2025, because of soaring costs in the state
WATCH: Think tank says $100K Tumwater solar-powered EV charger falling short

(The Center Square) – Ten months after Tumwater, Wash., installed a solar-powered electric vehicle charger in a city park, new data obtained by the Washington Policy Center think tank indicates the EV charger has not lived up
Bellevue testing AI tool to speed up permits, boost housing supply

(The Center Square) – The city of Bellevue, Wash., is turning to artificial intelligence, better known as AI, to streamline its permitting process and advance housing goals. Bellevue is partnering with Govstream.ai, a startup company that utilizes