WATCH: GOP legislator moves to undo some tax increases as 2026 session begins
(The Center Square) – Monday, the first day of Washington state’s 2026 60-day legislative session, saw minority-party Republicans working to undo some of the tax hikes passed by majority-party Democrats during last year’s session. Just nine months
Boston, Seattle, Madison top list of best cities for students
(The Center Square) – Access to high-quality education remains a top priority for many families, and a new study suggests strong academic performance often goes hand in hand with a high quality of life. The study by
Trump says 1960’s Civil Rights movement lead to white people being ‘very badly treated’
Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth talks “back to basics”
Newly elected Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth says the council’s governing focus in the coming year will be straightforward: deliver the “basics” residents expect from city government, public safety, clean and functional public spaces, reliable utilities,
Rep. Michael Baumgartner asks Trump admin to review Washington welfare programs as child care fraud allegations grow
As questions mount over potential Minnesota-style fraud vulnerabilities in Washington’s taxpayer-funded programs, Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) is calling for federal agencies to take a hard look at whether Washington’s guardrails are strong enough, or whether the state
Washington Democrats Target Israel Under the Guise of Police Reform
A newly introduced bill in the Washington State Legislature, HB 2293, would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies from participating in training, exchanges, or partnerships with foreign military, intelligence, or security services. While the bill is
Spokane progressives could clinch complete seven-member council majority next fall
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is swearing in three members on Monday, two for their first term, as the progressive majority expands its headcount and nears complete control by next year. Judge Breean Beggs,
Mississippi seeks death penalty against man accused of killing six in recent shooting rampage
2026 Golden Globes: “One Battle After Another’ leads list of winners
The 83rd annual Golden Globes awards took place on Sunday, January 11th at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, hosted by Nikki Glaser. The night’s winners in film were led by ‘One Battle After Another’ which
President Trump reviewing options on response to Iran as protests kill over 500
President Donald Trump is reviewing a broad set of options for responding to Iran’s violent suppression of nationwide protests, as human rights groups report that more than 500 people have been killed and thousands detained during weeks