‘Felt that pushback’: Seattle’s 2026 $21.30 minimum wage worries hospitality industry
(The Center Square) – Much to the chagrin of some employers in the city, Seattle’s minimum wage is set to increase to $21.30 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026, the Seattle Office Labor Standards announced on Tuesday.
States sue feds over denying grants for illegal immigrants
(The Center Square) – Democratic attorneys general from 21 jurisdictions sued the Trump administration Wednesday for denying federal funds to help victims of violent crimes who are illegal immigrants. The suit challenged the U.S. Department of Justice’s
WATCH: Lawmakers press state agency for updated child death data
(The Center Square) – Some Washington state lawmakers are pressing the Department of Children, Youth & Families for updated information on critical incidents involving children under state supervision. The Senate Human Services Committee’s Tuesday work session featured
State agencies undercut their own study on effects of single-use plastic bag ban
(The Center Square) – A recommendation from two Washington State University economists that the state end its ban on thinner, single-use plastic bags because the law is doing more harm than good isn’t sitting well with the
Washington residential construction permits down to 2013 levels
(The Center Square) – The number of residential construction permits issued in Washington state has fallen to 2013 levels, according to a new revenue forecast put out by the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. Builder industry
WA appellate court rejects WSU’s $63M claim against insurer over COVID-19 impact
(The Center Square) – An appellate court rejected Washington State University’s $63 million lawsuit on Tuesday, affirming a lower ruling after the institution sought coverage for substantial pandemic-related losses. WSU purchased an all-risk policy from Factory Mutual
Kshama Sawant’s Husband Accused of Assaulting 22-Year-Old Congressional Staffer at Anti-Israel Protest
New details have emerged from the chaotic August 4 disruption of Congressman Adam Smith’s (D–WA) town hall at Renton Technical College, revealing that the protest, organized in opposition to Smith’s support for Israel, was led in part
Government shutdown begins after lawmakers fail to reach funding deal
The federal government officially entered a shutdown at midnight on Wednesday after lawmakers were unable to reach a compromise on funding, marking the first lapse in nearly seven years. The federal government ran out of money after
Trump announces Pfizer deal to lower drug prices, launches “TrumpRx” website
President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday that his administration has struck an agreement with Pfizer to lower the cost of many of its medications for Medicaid patients. In return, Pfizer secured a three-year exemption from upcoming tariffs on
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill undergoes surgery after suffering knee dislocation, ACL tear in game vs. Jets
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday to repair his ACL. According to coach Mike McDaniel, Hill dislocated his left knee during Monday night’s 27-21 win over the Jets and was hospitalized overnight