WATCH: Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, other departments facing ‘dire’ budget cuts
(The Center Square) – Thurston County Assessor Steven Drew says his office is in a “dire situation” based on last week’s warning from the Board of County Commissioners asking departments to find ways to cut about 26%
King County budget proposal avoids layoffs, but possible federal cuts loom
(The Center Square) – King County Executive Shannon Braddock’s 2026-27 budget proposal avoids employee layoffs thanks to new tax revenue, but concerns about federal funding remain. Braddock’s proposal totals $19.7 billion, including a general fund totaling $2.73
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Washington state drivers could see some relief at the gas pump this fall
(The Center Square) – Motorists in Washington state – home to some of the highest gas prices in the nation – could see some relief from spiking fuel prices this fall, due to various factors. According to
Richland may repeal $20 ‘car tab’ fee to impose tax hike without voter approval
(The Center Square) – The Richland City Council might eliminate a $20 “car tab” fee that funds street repairs next week to impose a new sales tax on residents without voter approval to finance that work. The
WA car makers may not meet 2026 EV sales goals, yet still remain in compliance
(The Center Square) – Washington car manufacturers aren’t expected to necessarily meet their electric vehicle sales quotas for 2026, but state officials are still confident they can remain in compliance with state law thanks to a credit
‘Stay out of Seattle’: City leaders blast ICE ad recruiting local officers
(The Center Square) – Amid Seattle Police Department hiring gains, a recent television advertisement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security actively recruiting Seattle law enforcement to Immigration and Customs Enforcement is frustrating city leaders. The commercial
GOP lawmaker files lawsuit to stop use of highway funds for non-highway projects
(The Center Square) – Washington state Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, on Wednesday morning filed a lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of House Bill 1774. The Citizen Action Defense Fund is representing King in
Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night, fails to apologize for Charlie Kirk assassination comments
Trump scraps meeting with Democratic leaders to avert shutdown
President Donald Trump has called off a planned sit-down with Democratic leaders that was aimed at preventing a looming government shutdown. The White House had been preparing for Trump to meet later this week with Senate Minority