Republicans prepare for ‘train wreck’ as Democrats eye new taxes to fill $2B gap
(The Center Square) – House and Senate Republicans say they have a “front row seat to a train wreck” next month as the Legislature prepares to fill a $2 billion state deficit with more taxes amid record
Amazon Flex to pay $3.78M in Seattle gig worker settlement
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Office of Labor Standards has reached a settlement with Amazon Flex over alleged violations of three city laws intended to protect gig workers. Amazon Flex – a unit of the e-commerce
WATCH: Pair of WA Republicans suggest statewide payroll tax is DOA
(The Center Square) – Some Washington state Republicans have come out against a statewide payroll tax unveiled earlier this week by Rep. Shaun Scott, a member of the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America since 2017. Rep. Chris
In last four years, five northern states saw most illegal crossings
(The Center Square) – Under the Biden administration, the greatest number of illegal border crossers at the U.S.-Canada border were reported in U.S. history, breaking records nearly every month for four years, The Center Square first reported.
Bellevue School District cancels antisemitism ‘listening session’ with former principal accused of allowing harassment against Jewish student
The Bellevue School District has canceled its planned Dec. 11 “listening session” with Jewish and Israeli parents on antisemitism, an event that had drawn mounting controversy and backlash over the district’s decision to include Dr. William Jackson,
Afghan man living in Auburn charged with first-degree murder in alleged ‘honor killing’ of wife
King County prosecutors on Wednesday charged Sayed Nazir Sadat with Murder in the First Degree in the death of his wife, Geety Sadat, who was found dead in the couple’s Auburn apartment on Nov. 23, according to
Tim Walz says people are driving by his house and calling him ‘retarded’
Tim Walz says people are driving by his house and calling him ‘retarded’
Washington state faces two-front challenge to meet future energy demand
(The Center Square) – As Washington state invests in the electrification of its public transportation fleet while preparing for a ban on privately owned new gasoline-powered vehicles in 2035, regional energy stakeholders are addressing the practical issues
Zahilay announces 3 nominees to replace him on King County Council
(The Center Square) – Newly elected King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has announced three nominees to fill his vacant King County Council District 2 seat, each of whom would make county history when appointed. The nominees are