BREAKING: Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Minnesota after assaulting agents with shovel: report
WATCH: Proposed ban on police face coverings engenders heated debate in WA Senate
(The Center Square) – During a recent public hearing before the Senate Law & Justice Committee, Washington state lawmakers debated a bill that would limit when police officers can cover their faces. Senate Bill 5855 adds a
Seattle mayor delays encampment removal, signals expansion of emergency shelter
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced her intention to expedite the expansion of emergency shelter after postponing a scheduled removal of a homeless encampment in the Ballard neighborhood. The encampment had been scheduled for
Spokane agrees to Ecology-ordered PFAS cleanup at SIA with open-ended costs
(The Center Square) – City and county officials both agreed this week to enter a state-mandated PFAS cleanup at the Spokane International Airport, requiring ongoing spending without a total estimate yet. The Spokane City Council approved a
Seattle, WA officials push back on Trump threat to halt funds to sanctuary cities
(The Center Square) – The Seattle city attorney and Washington attorney general say recent threats by President Donald Trump to halt federal payments to sanctuary jurisdictions starting in February lack legal standing. Trump made the remarks during
WATCH: WA Democrats criticize reporter probes into potential daycare fraud
(The Center Square) – Washington state Democratic leaders responded fiercely to the notion of journalists looking into possible fraud regarding Washington state daycares that receive taxpayer funds. The issue has gained traction nationwide in the aftermath of
Democrats May Face Legal Action After Refusing to Hold Hearings on Let’s Go Washington Initiatives
Just one week after two Let’s Go Washington initiatives were formally submitted to the Secretary of State, top Democratic leaders in the Washington Legislature announced they will not hold hearings on either measure, drawing sharp criticism from
University of Washington facing backlash after researcher posts “may there be a Tyler Robinson for you all”
A transgender researcher at the University of Washington is facing severe backlash after appearing to threaten the lives of conservative activists and journalists by referencing the man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie
Spokane housing bills clear first hurdle, could cost state millions in revenue
(The Center Square) – Two state bills intended to bolster Spokane’s affordable housing stock received public hearings on Wednesday; approval could cost the region millions of dollars, according to fiscal analyses. Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, proposed Senate
WA DCYF child care reimbursement rates could increase by 30% from 2021 levels
(The Center Square) – As ongoing controversy persists over alleged fraud with Department of Children, Youth, and Families Working Connections Childcare Program, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental operating budget could increase the reimbursement rates for licensed