Dem sweep is reshaping Newcastle’s council; GOP faults low conservative turnout
(The Center Square) – In the small suburban city of Newcastle, a Democratic wave has reshaped the seven-member city council ahead of looming 2027 budget shortfalls that could force cuts, a shift local Republican leaders attribute to
Dem sweep is reshaping Newcastle’s council; GOP faults low conservative turnout
(The Center Square) – In the small suburban city of Newcastle, a Democratic wave has reshaped the seven-member city council ahead of looming 2027 budget shortfalls that could force cuts, a shift local Republican leaders attribute to
Pasco may put sales tax hike on February ballot to fund transportation spending
(The Center Square) – Faced with two options — fund transportation spending by implementing a $20 car tab fee or raising taxes — the Pasco City Council signaled a desire Monday to let voters decide next year.
WATCH: Auburn hikes sales tax without public vote to fund criminal justice
(The Center Square) – Auburn is the latest Washington state city to take advantage of a new state law allowing cities and counties to implement a 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes without a
Spokane defers vote on 12% parking tax after pushing effective date to April
(The Center Square) – Facing backlash from local businesses, the Spokane City Council deferred a vote on Monday over a 12% parking tax proposal after amending it to delay the effective date until April 2026. The officials
Trump again floats moving Seattle FIFA matches, calls mayor-elect a ‘communist’
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has again threatened to move FIFA 2026 World Cup matches out of Seattle, this time referencing Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, who defeated Mayor Bruce Harrell in the general election earlier this
Op-Ed: Washington employers are sounding the alarm. Will lawmakers listen?
If you have ever wondered how many warning flares Washington policymakers need before they stop piling new taxes on employers, the answer is always, “At least one more.” An Association of Washington Business (AWB) survey of more
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigns after brief tenure
David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), resigned on Monday. (via The Washington Post). Richardson submitted a resignation letter on Monday to the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA. However multiple
Trump reverses course, says House GOP should vote to release Epstein Files
President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course and is urging House Republicans to support legislation that would force the public release of all government-held records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and the investigations surrounding him. The turnaround comes as
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight match set for Dec. 19 in Miami on Netflix
YouTuber-turned-boxe Jake Paul will step into the ring against former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center. The bout — a sanctioned, eight-round heavyweight fight with standard 10-ounce gloves — replaces Paul’s