WATCH: WA State Fair accused of excluding Pierce County Republican Party
(The Center Square) – For the first time in many years, the Pierce County Republican Party will not have a booth at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, Wash. – better known to locals as the Puyallup
Federal funding loss threatens WA’s coastal defenses against climate hazards
(The Center Square) – The federal government is withholding funding to the Washington Department of Ecology that impacts the state’s efforts to mitigate coastal hazards. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is withholding approximately $114,000
Report: Washington ranks 36th for best states to live in 2025 as Idaho lands 2nd
(The Center Square) – A new WalletHub report ranked Washington as the 36th best state to live in this year, with Idaho landing second overall due to affordability and law enforcement staffing per capita. Much of the
WATCH: No more free carpool lanes on SR 167 this fall
(The Center Square) – Some big changes are coming to State Route 167 between Sumner and Renton in Washington state. Starting this fall, carpools on the SR 167 High Occupancy Toll, or HOT, lanes will no longer
Central Valley School Board taps brakes on OSPI lawsuit over budget concerns
(The Center Square) – The Central Valley School District Board of Directors voted Monday to delay joining litigation against the state over alleged failures to follow proper rulemaking procedures in creating contentious policies. The board approved a
Seattle poised to expand CCTV network after unanimous committee approval
(The Center Square) – A proposed expansion of Seattle’s closed-circuit television, or CCTV, technology to aid police in addressing crime faces one final city council vote despite continuing pushback from the public. The Seattle Public Safety Committee
One in Seven WA Voters Missing ID Data: Report
Election integrity in Washington State is facing serious scrutiny following a recent analysis that suggests major deficiencies in the state’s voter registration system. Election watchdog Glen Morgan, of We the Governed, revealed in a detailed interview with
Journalist Assaulted While Covering Ongoing Antifa Protests Outside Portland ICE Facility
For months, a volatile standoff has played out outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, and most mainstream media outlets have ignored it. According to independent journalist Chelly Bouferrache, known to many
EXCLUSIVE: From Midway to Meltdown — The Real Story Behind the WA State Fair Controversy
For most Washingtonians, September means cooler evenings, back-to-school shopping, and one of the state’s most cherished traditions, the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. For me, it’s personal. When I first moved to Seattle, two local events instantly
WA GOP Senate leader Braun to challenge Dem Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez
(The Center Square) – It’s official: Washington state Rep. John Braun, R-Centralia, is running for Congress. Minority Leader Braun – the top Republican in the state Senate – is challenging two-term incumbent United States Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp