Trump signs bill ending longest government shutdown in US history
Katie Wilson elected next mayor of Seattle
(The Center Square) – Katie Wilson will be Seattle’s next mayor, having garnered a mathematically-insurmountable lead over Mayor Bruce Harrell, according to the latest ballot tally. Wilson has a 1,976 lead over Harrell, more than the number
Ballmer Group announces up to $1.7 billion for early education programs in WA
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a huge philanthropic commitment to the state’s Early Childhood Education and Assessment Program, with the Ballmer Group committed to donating up to $170 million per
King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay lays out early-term priorities
(The Center Square) – King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s 60-day transition will focus on government efficiency, homelessness, and affordability ahead of his Nov. 25 swearing-in. Zahilay will assume office five weeks earlier than usual because he is
WATCH: Questions about solvency, union membership remain regarding WA Cares
(The Center Square) – Next year will be the first time that some Washingtonians who have paid into WA Cares can receive benefits. WA Cares is a state-run program that provides a lifetime maximum benefit of $36,500
Spokane buying $3K worth of taxpayer-funded gym equipment for city employees
(The Center Square) – The city of Spokane is seeking bids for around $3,000 worth of gym equipment. While the request for quotes may seem unusual to local taxpayers who aren’t allowed to use the equipment, Public
Washington Ranked Most Expensive State to Dine Out — Hospitality Industry Blames Taxes, Regulations
A new report from the Washington Hospitality Association finds that Washington has the highest restaurant prices in the continental U.S., with costs running 13.6% above the national average. Appearing on The Morning Ride on KVI, Association President
City spent $40K to realize it would take too long to stand up new dispatch service
(The Center Square) – Spokane spent nearly $40,000 on a feasibility study that told Mayor Lisa Brown it would cost $100 million to transition to an independent dispatch service, according to public records. Reporting by The Center
Pacific Northwest Veterans Reclaim Their Freedom – Thanks to Service Dogs
In this Veterans Day special episode on KVI, host Ari Hoffman sits down with Shannon Walker, Executive Director of The Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans and Founder/CEO of Northwest Battle Buddies (NWBB). Joined by
Seattle’s closest mayoral race in decades could cost city $400,000 for a recount
(The Center Square) – The Seattle mayoral race is shaping up to be the city’s closest in more than two decades, and a possible recount – funded by taxpayers – is becoming increasingly likely. Updated results from