‘Getting ready to play defense’: WA Republicans say tax hikes are likely in 2026
(The Center Square) – Facing a “fiscal cliff,” the Spokane Valley City Council voiced concerns about the Legislature’s ongoing deficit with state lawmakers on Monday, who say more tax hikes are on the way. The Democratic majority
With federal cuts ahead, King County Council adopts $20B budget for 2026-27
(The Center Square) – The King County Council unanimously approved its 2026-27 budget on Tuesday night, with increased taxes to offset federal funding cuts and to avoid a reduction in services. The $20.16 billion spending plan comes
Pregnant mother, 9-year-old son beaten by mob outside elementary school in Chicago
WSBA investigated then-AG Bob Ferguson over 2023 lawsuit resulting in $3 million settlement
(The Center Square) –Washington State Bar Association investigated Gov. Bob Ferguson when he was attorney general in 2023 for his office’s handling of a lawsuit that cost taxpayers $3 million, new documents obtained by The Center Square
Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Josh Naylor signs five-year, $92.5 million extension
The Seattle Mariners have signed first baseman Josh Naylor on a five-year, $92.5 million contract, the team announced, making him the club’s top early-offseason acquisition and the first major free-agent signing of the winter. The deal, which
No. 1 ranked Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup with hamstring injury
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of this week’s Davis Cup Finals in Bologna after doctors advised him to rest a swollen right hamstring, ending his hopes of leading Spain in Thursday’s quarterfinal against the
Roblox expands age checks, restricts chats by age group as safety scrutiny intensifies
Roblox is rolling out stricter age-verification requirements and new age-segmented chat systems as it faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure over child safety on the platform. The company confirmed Tuesday that users who want to access private
Senate unanimously agrees to pass House-backed bill forcing DOJ to release Epstein files
The Senate unanimously agreed to send the House-backed Epstein bill to President Trump’s desk on Tuesday, which came shortly after the House overwhelmingly voted to pass legislation to compel the Justice Department to release all its records
See Paul Rudd, Jack Black in the trailer for ‘Anaconda’ comedy reboot
Sony Pictures is previewing the comedy reboot of Anaconda, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd. The original 1997 film Anaconda starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson, and Ice Cube and followed a film crew that is
Melissa McCarthy to host ‘SNL’ on Dec. 6
Melissa McCarthy will host the Dec. 6 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, with singer-songwriter Dijon serving as the musical guest for the episode. It will be McCarthy’s sixth time hosting, and her first time since 2017.