Spokane eyes ethics code amendments that could delay publication of materials

(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council proposed ethics code amendments Monday that could delay publication of complaints until after a “preliminary” review from the mayor’s appointed attorney. The proposal coincides with an investigation into Police
WATCH: WA Auditor has no plans to investigate potential daycare fraud

(The Center Square) – Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy has no current plans to expand an ongoing state audit into the Department of Children, Youth and Families, despite reports of potential high-dollar payouts to many providers that
WA leaders intensify opposition to federal immigration enforcement efforts

(The Center Square) – Washington state elected officials are intensifying their opposition to federal immigration enforcement efforts following the shooting of a protester in Minnesota by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, along with a leaked ICE memo
WA Secretary of State certifies parental rights initiative

(The Center Square) – Washington voters will once again have an opportunity to weigh in on a parental rights initiative on the November 2026 ballot. On Monday, the Washington Secretary of State (SOS) informed Let’s Go Washington
Secretary of State Verifies Initiative to Protect Girls’ Sports

The Washington Secretary of State’s Office informed Let’s Go Washington (LGW) on Friday that Initiative IL26-638, the measure aimed at keeping biological boys out of girls’ sports, has officially met the threshold of verified signatures required to
An ICE Scare That Existed Only on Social Media
“We did not receive any verified reports of ICE agents in the area of schools yesterday.”- Seattle Police Department Yesterday, Seattle Public Schools went into lockdown at several campuses after alerts about “reported” or “alleged” ICE activity.
Crippling winter storm slams U.S., bringing deadly cold and leaving over 1M without power

A sprawling and unusually powerful winter storm has battered vast portions of the United States, coating roads in dangerous ice, burying cities under heavy snow, and plunging temperatures to life-threatening lows. The system has knocked out electricity
Minnesota officials demand answers after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti sparks outrage

Minnesota officials are pressing for full transparency and accountability following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a federal agent in south Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests, lawsuits, and intense scrutiny of federal
Seattle Seahawks headed to Super Bowl LX after defeating LA Rams in NFC Championship Game

The Seattle Seahawks are headed back to the Super Bowl after surviving a dramatic 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night, setting up a highly anticipated clash with the
New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos 10-7 to advance to Super Bowl LX

In a frigid, snow-swept battle at Empower Field at Mile High, the New England Patriots edged the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the AFC Championship Game, clinching a trip to Super Bowl LX and continuing the franchise’s return