WATCH: Critics say taxes and regulations drive weak hiring outlook for WA in 2026
(The Center Square) – A recent report from Moody’s Analytics includes Washington among 22 states in or near a recession, leading some to predict 2026 will be a bad year for job seekers in the Evergreen State.
Olympic Pipeline partially restarted after testing found no leak in one segment
(The Center Square) – The Olympic Pipeline has partially restarted after BP tested the pipeline on Monday. “Testing conducted yesterday found no indications of a leak in the 16-inch segment, allowing it to be safely restarted this
Mosqueda announces she’s seeking a second term on King County Council
(The Center Square) – King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda has announced her reelection campaign for the District 8 seat, highlighting her support for progressive policies related to workers’ rights, immigrant rights, health care, and housing. Mosqueda –
Spokane amends ‘algorithmic rent setting’ proposal as feds settle with RealPage
(The Center Square) – After loosening the penalties, the Spokane City Council deferred a vote on Monday that could ban landlords from using “algorithmic rent setting” tools, delaying final action to next week. Councilmember Zack Zappone proposed
AG Brown launches 45th lawsuit against Trump over changes to homelessness grants
(The Center Square) – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has launched his 45th lawsuit so far against the Trump administration in response to new requirements imposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing
Capitol Vandalism Damage Now Estimated Up to $914,000; Suspect Previously Volunteered for State Democrats
Repairs to the Washington State Capitol following the Oct. 5 break-in and arson could cost between $623,000 and more than $914,000, according to new estimates from the state Department of Enterprise Services (DES). The updated figures reflect
Spokane fills $13M deficit by raising taxes, cutting personnel
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council filled a $13 million deficit on Monday after approving a new 12% parking tax and a “temporary” 0.5% utility tax and rate increase, along with several cuts. The council
Op-Ed: Our region leads on tax competitiveness, with one glaring exception
Our region boasts three states in the top 10 for having the most competitive tax structure, according to the Tax Foundation. The latest numbers show that Wyoming is the most taxpayer-friendly state, Montana is sixth, and Idaho