Pierce County Republican Party, WA State Fair agree on signature gathering, merch
(The Center Square) – The Pierce County Republican Party will have a booth at this year’s Washington State Fair after all. The fair opens in two weeks. After being told by fair organizers that the Pierce County
SPD didn’t train officers on new camping ban until days after law took effect
(The Center Square) – Despite having at least 30 days, the Spokane Police Department did not issue a training bulletin on how to enforce Mayor Lisa Brown’s new camping ban until days after it took effect. The
WATCH: Critics say WA House decision to resume 30-day email deletions threatens transparency
(The Center Square) – A policy allowing Washington state House legislators to delete most legislative emails – including those related to bills and communications with lobbyists – after 30 days has been reinstated by lawmakers. Transparency advocates
Pierce County sets $25M aside to guard against federal funding cuts
(The Center Square) – The Pierce County Council approved a $25 million contingency fund to plug in potential gaps in funding for this year in case federal dollars are halted. The county’s amended 2024-25 budget establishes a
Meidl: Narrow fix to WA ‘sanctuary’ law could save millions in federal funding
(The Center Square) – With tens of millions of dollars at stake, former Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl plans to use his new position to broker a deal between Washington state and President Donald Trump. The Border
WA Republicans confident they can retake 3rd Congressional District seat
(The Center Square) – Republicans believe they have a good chance of winning back a seat in the 3rd Congressional District in southwest Washington state. Democratic United States Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defeated Republican Joe Kent in
Faith-based rally planned in Seattle’s LGBTQ hub lacks permit, city says
(The Center Square) – Another religious rally is planned to occur in the heart of Seattle’s LGBTQ neighborhood later this month, but the city says a permit to use the location has not been requested yet. The
Juneau, Alaska sees record glacier-related flooding, prompting evacuations
Evacuations are underway in parts of Alaska’s capital of Juneau after a glacial outburst sent water rushing down the Mendenhall River into areas in the region, which is expected to cause major flooding. The flooding is being
Pres. Trump speaks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, EU leaders ahead of meeting with Russia’s Putin
On Wednesday, President Trump had a virtual meeting with numerous European Union leaders, as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ahead of his scheduled summit in Alaska on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Organized by German
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook agrees to 4-year, $48M extension
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension. The pact includes $30 million guaranteed, the most paid to a running back in the last five years. Cook, 25, was entering the