Chief Barnes to stay on as Seattle Mayor-elect Wilson maps out public safety future
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson signaled the direction of her public safety agenda with her Wednesday announcement that Police Chief Shon Barnes would retain his position in her administration, while also pointing to a
Op-Ed: Which states have the most debt? New report shows big divide
States and local governments across America have collectively accumulated over $6 trillion in liabilities, roughly $5 trillion of which are long-term obligations. These burdens are unevenly distributed. Some states keep a disciplined balance sheet, while others accumulate
Seattle Councilmember Accused of Skirting Accountability While Demanding It From Police
As Seattle inches closer to finalizing a long-awaited contract for its police force, a bombshell accusation has emerged, raising serious questions about integrity, transparency, and political posturing on the City Council. In an interview on The Ari
Wild Waves Theme Park Will Close After 2026 Season
Wild Waves Theme Park will close permanently at the end of its 2026 operating season, ending nearly five decades as a summer staple for families across the Pacific Northwest. Park operator Premier Parks confirmed that the 2026
‘Political conflict’ alleged over WA AGO’s involvement in initiative legal battle
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office billed more than 11,000 hours of attorney and staff work on lawsuits against the federal government in an eight-month period following the November 2024 election, according to
Moses Lake schools, FFA chapter clear up accusations of stolen fundraiser money
(The Center Square) – The Moses Lake School District confirmed Wednesday that accusations from the local Future Farmers of America chapter of stolen funds were unfounded following a brief investigation. A few Moses Lake FFA members testified
U Mich football coach FIRED and JAILED for assault after ‘inappropriate’ affair with staffer revealed
WATCH: Amid funding controversy, Tacoma Urban League nominated for biz excellence award
(The Center Square) – A few weeks ago, the Tacoma Urban League, a nonprofit civil-rights and community advocacy organization, placed CEO Desireé Wilkins-Finch on paid administrative leave and launched an investigation into complaints of alleged questionable spending
Trump administration blocked from deploying California National Guard in Los Angeles
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to relinquish control of California National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles, ruling that the federalization of the state’s Guard units violated longstanding limits on presidential power. Senior U.S.
Fed. judge grants request to unseal Epstein grand jury files in NY
A federal judge in New York has ordered the DOJ to unseal grand jury materials and investigative records from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex-trafficking case. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman issued the four-page ruling Wednesday, becoming the third