WATCH: Money and personal attacks pointed at key WA State Senate race
(The Center Square) – One of the most expensive races on the Nov. 4 ballot is the Washington State Senate race in Legislative District 26, which encompasses an area across southeastern Kitsap Peninsula from Bremerton and Port
Spokane City Council may amend unenforceable camping ban as early as Monday
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council released a draft proposal on Friday that could amend the mayor’s camping ban as soon as Monday so that police can enforce the law at their own discretion. Police
Report: Washington’s total state and local debt is $143 billion
(The Center Square) – Washington’s total state and local debt is $143 billion at the end of 2023, the most recent year for which complete data is available, the 10th highest in the nation. That’s according to
Sound Transit board approves 1% property tax increase; cost overruns up to $34.5B
(The Center Square) – Residents in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties will pay more in property taxes next year, as the Sound Transit Board of Directors has approved a 1% property tax increase as the agency faces
Spokane County municipalities propose six taxes, two advisory votes ahead of Nov. 4
(The Center Square) – The clock is ticking as Spokane County voters have less than two weeks to cast their ballots on a dozen proposals, most of which would raise taxes for schools and local governments. Four
Day 24 of government shutdown means no paychecks for thousands of Washingtonians
(The Center Square) – Friday marks Day 24 of the federal government shutdown and the first missed paycheck for thousands of federal employees in Washington state. “Through Oct. 23rd, we’ve had 1,832 federal workers apply for unemployment
Tacoma expands public camping ban amid homelessness concerns
(The Center Square) – Tacoma has passed a new ordinance to expand its public camping ban, establishing new “buffer zones” where camping is prohibited around public parks, schools, libraries and permanent shelters. Approval of the ordinance is
Trucker in Florida triple fatal failed CDL exam 10 times
(The Center Square) – Ten failures of a written exam for a commercial driver’s license have been uncovered against the suspect in a triple fatality on the Florida turnpike involving an 18-wheeler. Harjinder Singh, says Florida Attorney
Local schools ask Spokane County voters to hand over millions of dollars on Nov. 4
(The Center Square) – The November general election is less than two weeks away as Spokane County voters weigh in on several tax measures, including three school levies and another $200 million bond. While local school districts
Heritage Distilling Calls Last Round for Tasting Rooms
Gig Harbor’s own Heritage Distilling Company is calling it a wrap on its tasting rooms across Washington and Oregon by the end of the year. CEO and Chair Justin Stiefel joined The Morning Ride to explain the