NEW: Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump was FBI informant in Epstein case
CM Merkel’s Coalition for Common Sense loses candidate to ongoing health issues
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley City Councilmember Ben Wick will go on to serve a fourth term after his challenger, Daryl Williams, withdrew from the race on Thursday, citing ongoing health issues. Williams was a part
‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe could soon be released
(The Center Square) – One of Spokane’s most notorious criminals could soon be released from the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island. An Aug. 28 email from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services sent
Audit: Hospital employee embezzled $32K from rural taxpayers, patient revenues
(The Center Square) – Having already served her sentence, a state audit published Thursday revealed that a former East Adams Rural Healthcare employee had embezzled $32,000 from taxpayers back in 2023. According to the report, Adams County
Pierce County Council approves $12M for affordable housing; 98% away from 2044 goal
(The Center Square) – Pierce County has created or preserved 1,387 new units of affordable housing in just over two years, but still needs 49,213 units to reach its ambitious 2044 goal. On Tuesday, the Pierce County
Mayor Bruce Harrell pushes $50M food access budget to keep Seattle fed
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is proposing a 20% increase in food access funding for the upcoming 2026 budget. Harrell’s plan is to increase food access funding by approximately $12 million to approximately $50
RFK Jr testifies before Senate on CDC shake-ups, vaccine policies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday to defend his recent overhaul of leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and his decisions regarding
Denver Broncos sign LB Nik Bonitto to four-year, $106M extension
The Denver Broncos signed linebacker Nik Bonitto to a four-year, $106 million contract extension (per his agency, Athletes First). The deal makes Bonitto the highest paid non-QB in Broncos history, and includes $70 million guaranteed worth up
Right tackle Abe Lucas agrees to three-year, $46M extension with Seattle Seahawks
Right tackle Abe Lucas has agreed to a three-year, $46 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. Lucas, who was entering the final year of his rookie deal, can reportedly earn more money based on incentives. Sources told
Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at age 91
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 in Milan, Italy. The Armani Group announced in a statement posted to the designer’s Instagram: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of