Where in the world is Gov. Ferguson? On vacation, and then a conference, meetings
(The Center Square) – Questions had been mounting about Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson’s sudden absence. On Friday, The Center Square received multiple messages from various sources showing a screenshot of an “Office of the Governor Alert”:
State audit flags $170M in misstatements in Spokane under Brown’s oversight
(The Center Square) – A state audit into Spokane flagged over $170 million in misstatements on Thursday under Mayor Lisa Brown’s oversight after she faced similar issues at the Department of Commerce. Most of the misstatements were
Trump considers moving World Cup matches out of Seattle due to crime
(The Center Square) – Citing concerns about crime, President Donald Trump floated the idea of moving matches for next summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup away from U.S. cities – including Seattle – that are “even a little
Washington State Budget Already in the Red After Record Tax Hike
Just months after Democrats approved the largest tax increase in state history, Washington’s operating budget is already sinking into deficit territory. The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) released its latest quarterly projections Tuesday, showing
Signature Gatherers for Parental Rights and Girls’ Sports Initiatives Targeted by Threats and Theft
Let’s Go Washington (LGW) has reported multiple incidents of harassment, intimidation, and outright theft targeting signature gatherers in Vancouver, Tacoma, and Bonney Lake. The actions, LGW says, are not only a violation of Article II, Section 1
Spokane police ombudsman facing investigation over $100K consulting contract
(The Center Square) – Spokane Police Ombuds Bart Logue is facing an independent investigation after using his official title to obtain a $100,000 consulting contract for a village located in Oak Park, Ill. Spokane Valley resident Evans
Tacoma hit-and-run: Let’s Go WA signature gatherers face escalating situation
(The Center Square) – Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers continue to face harassment – and worse – including a hit-and-run of an innocent bystander outside a Fred Meyer in Tacoma on Thursday. LGW has launched two new
Seattle’s Socialist Candidate Bows Out of Debate… Because of Jimmy Kimmel?
Only in Seattle could a mayoral candidate boycott a debate not over policy, not over principle—but over Jimmy Kimmel. On Thursday, socialist mayoral candidate Katie Wilson announced she will not take part in the upcoming KOMO debate on
KCRHA audit flags $30M errors; agency says final statements fixed issues
(The Center Square) – A new state audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority found financial statements off by over $30 million, but the agency claims auditors did not review the final version of the statements.