WATCH: Three-year drought forces unprecedented water restrictions in Yakima
(The Center Square) – A third consecutive year of drought has caused historically low reservoir storage and streamflow in the Yakima Basin. As a result, the Washington State Department of Ecology is issuing an unprecedented halt to
Spokane public safety town hall interrupted so police could issue arrest outside
(The Center Square) – Councilmember Michael Cathcart hadn’t even finished opening the public safety town hall in downtown Spokane on Wednesday before police rushed outside to arrest someone peeing. Cathcart was telling the audience that Tuxedo Gallery
‘We will pay for it’: Seattle mayor wants to broaden homeless service across county
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is calling on neighboring cities in King County to help shelter the homeless population, expressing a willingness to provide funding from Seattle toward shelters and services in other jurisdictions
Mark Levin trashes Trump Middle East peace plans
City manager ‘couldn’t recall’ when he first met potential donor of $44M ice rink
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley officials are negotiating with a third party over a $44 million ice rink that an anonymous donor wants to build, with a promise to sell it to the city later on
Lawmakers, policy group sue WA agencies over failure to release climate data
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit was filed in Thurston County Superior Court on Thursday by a pair of state lawmakers and a public policy organization against two state agencies for what the plaintiffs say is the
Notorious ‘South Hill Rapist’ ordered released to Federal Way group home
(The Center Square) – The man who became known as the “South Hill Rapist” is being released Thursday and is reportedly headed for an adult family home in Federal Way, Wash. As reported previously, Kevin Coe was
Harassment, intimidation of Let’s Go WA signature gatherers continues
(The Center Square) – Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers for two initiatives continued to endure threats, intimidation, destruction of property, and, in some cases, assaults, the organization reports. As of Thursday morning, there have been more than
Biz association: Taxes, trade uncertainty threaten WA’s manufacturing sector
(The Center Square) – The head of Washington’s largest business association said the state’s manufacturing sector is at risk due to growing taxes, complex regulations and trade uncertainty. Association of Washington Businesses President Kris Johnson spoke on
Arizona, others sue Zillow and Redfin over $100M deal
(The Center Square) – Arizona joined four other states and the Federal Trade Commission in filing a lawsuit on Wednesday against Zillow and Redfin over their $100 million contract agreement. The plaintiffs are asking the U.S. District