Seattle approves long-delayed Comprehensive Plan, Phase 2 set for 2026
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council unanimously adopted its Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, outlining the city’s growth and development goals through 2044, with Phase 2 scheduled to begin in 2026. A city’s comprehensive plan serves
WATCH: Oversight board meets as 2025 closes with record WA child deaths/near deaths
(The Center Square) – Members of the Department of Children Youth and Families Oversight Board met Wednesday to discuss proposed changes to legislation that critics say has led to an alarming increase in the numbers of children
Florida woman taken into custody for abducting daughter over 40 years ago
Washington coal-fired plant ordered to remain open
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration on Wednesday issued an emergency order requiring a coal-fired power plant in Washington state to remain open this winter, citing a need to ensure grid reliability in the months ahead.
Seattle says heat pump conversions top 300, keeping 2030 oil-free goal on track
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s heat pump rebate program led to more than 300 homes converting from oil heating to an electric-powered heat pump in 2025. Through the program, Seattle households can receive an instant rebate ranging
Authorities say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by ISIS
Australian authorities say the father and son accused of carrying out a deadly antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were motivated by Islamic State ideology and had recently traveled to the Philippines, a
New York Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after three seasons
The New York Jets have released wide receiver Allen Lazard after three seasons. Lazard, 30, was released Tuesday after requesting his exit, a move that allows him to pursue an opportunity with a contending team with three
QB Arch Manning returning to Texas for the 2026 season, will not enter NFL draft
Arch Manning has decided to return to Texas for the 2026 season, opting for another year with the Longhorns rather than entering the NFL draft. Manning’s father, Cooper, confirmed the decision to ESPN, saying, “Arch is playing
Season 5 of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ debuts Dec. 18: see the trailer
Netflix has released a teaser trailer for Season 5 of “Emily in Paris.” Season 5 finds Emily traveling between Rome and Paris, says series creator Darren Star: “Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next
Nick Reiner to be charged with first-degree murder for killing of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell announced during a press conference on Tuesday that Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances for