Inmate’s estate files wrongful death lawsuit against Spokane County, jail staff
(The Center Square) – The estate of Spencer Wirth filed a federal lawsuit against Spokane County and others on Monday following his 2023 death under the care of the local jail’s outgoing medical provider. Wirth’s mother, Jennifer
WATCH: Democratic socialist lawmaker introduces statewide payroll tax
(The Center Square) – Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, on Tuesday held a press conference to announce legislation for a new payroll excise tax on high-income earners, aimed at “protecting Washington’s budget and public services from the severe
BREAKING: Trump voids all pardons, executive orders signed using Biden’s ‘unauthorized’ autopen
King County joins lawsuit against Trump admin over new HUD funding requirements
(The Center Square) – King County is joining a coalition of local governments in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a recent funding notice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The lawsuit –
Half of 2025 CCA spending went toward WSF fleet electrification
(The Center Square) – Funding electrifying the Washington State Ferries system continues to dominate total Climate Commitment Act project spending, according to a new Department of Ecology report for fiscal year 2025. While Ecology is touting the
Spokane County closes $20M deficit without tax hikes; $17M gap projected in 2027
(The Center Square) – Spokane County closed a $20 million deficit on Monday by cutting 120 jobs and projecting sales tax growth to pick up speed again next year, avoiding any tax hikes in the meantime. The
Seattle’s $1.55B transportation levy falling short on sidewalks and repairs
(The Center Square) – One year into Seattle’s $1.55 billion transportation levy, the Seattle Department of Transportation has fallen short of multiple 2025 performance targets, with officials now pinning their hopes on a yet-to-be-seated funding task force
Harassment charge filed against Spokane woman accused of threatening journalist
(The Center Square) – A woman who threatened violence against an independent journalist has been charged with harassment and could face up to a year in jail if convicted. Debra Yepez of Spokane threatened to come to
Portland hosts ‘tree lighting ceremony’ without mention of Christmas, speakers chant ‘free Palestine’
Attorneys general oppose pay cut for foreign farmworkers
(The Center Square) – A coalition of 17 Democratic attorneys general is opposing a U.S. Department of Labor rule that would reduce wages for temporary foreign farmworkers. The attorneys general, who include Rob Bonta of California, Aaron