WA Dems blame GOP for government shutdown; 1 million in state could lose SNAP benefits
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Washington State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer say it’s not Democrats, but Republicans, who are responsible for keeping the federal government shutdown going. In a Thursday press conference,
Spokane mayor’s emergency over homelessness could cost $4.2 million amid deficit
(The Center Square) – Hoping to mobilize resources as soon as possible, the administration of Mayor Lisa Brown told the Spokane City Council on Thursday that the mayor’s emergency declaration on homelessness could cost $4.2 million. Brown
WATCH: Party leaders talk voter outreach, next year’s legislative session as election nears
(The Center Square) – With just five days until the Nov. 4 election, party leaders are busy canvassing neighborhoods and hosting campaign events to encourage voters to get their ballots turned in by Tuesday. Plenty of eyes
City’s Police Staffing Milestone Press Release Omits Key Context, Internal Data Shows
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Police Chief Shon Barnes this week celebrated what they described as a major milestone in rebuilding the city’s depleted police force: the Seattle Police Department, they said, is on track to hire
Rep. Travis Couture Slams Democrats for Hiring Convicted Child Rapist for Campaign Work
Washington State Rep. Travis Couture is raising alarms over revelations that a convicted child rapist has been hired by multiple Democratic campaigns in Thurston County, including those connected to local school board and city council races. Speaking
4 GOP senators side with Dems in vote to oppose Trump’s tariffs
WA Supreme Court upholds $185M verdict against Monsanto for PCB poisoning of teachers
(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday reinstated a $185 million verdict against Monsanto for the polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, poisoning of three teachers at the Sky Valley Education Center in Monroe, Wash. The
Seattle mayor targets ICE in proposing ban on law enforcement face coverings
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation to ban most face coverings worn by lawn enforcement, explicitly targeting federal immigration enforcement officers operating within city limits. According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs
Socialist Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh waves Somali flag at rally
Fiscal sanity or risky gamble? Allowing state to invest WA Cares Fund in stock market
(The Center Square) – Proponent Heather Weiner and opponent Bob Hasegawa, a state senator representing the 11th Legislative District in King County, recently debated Senate Joint Resolution 8201, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the WA Cares