Investigator in Charlie Kirk murder case reveals additional engraved casings were found at Tyler Robinson’s home, DNA found on screwdriver matches suspect
Seattle police chief touts 2025 crime reduction, as 2026 gets off to a violent start
(The Center Square) – The timing of Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes’ first Year in Review address touting dropping crime rates could be considered unfortunate, coming in the aftermath of recent multiple homicides in the city.
California Senate advances bill allowing residents to sue federal law enforcement
Washington Democrats unveil income tax bill; Gov Ferguson has concerns
(The Center Square) – Majority Democrats in Washington on Tuesday rolled out the much-anticipated income tax bill. Senate Bill 6346, with Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, as the prime sponsor, is being called by supporters the
Op-Ed: If you’re reading this online, you’re using a data center
Washington state has earned its reputation for pairing innovation with responsibility. We believe economic growth, strong labor standards, and clean energy leadership can move forward together. That balance matters as lawmakers consider House Bill 2515 and the
State Audit Finds Commerce Department Mishandled $92 Million Digital Equity Grant Program
A new performance audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office has found that the Department of Commerce failed at nearly every stage of grant oversight while administering the now‑defunct Digital Navigator Program, mishandling tens of millions of
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sen Curtis King defends “Pay Your Tabs or Else” bill
Washington’s escalating car-tab fees have sparked what many now describe as a quiet tax revolt, with an estimated 600,000 drivers refusing to renew their vehicle registrations to avoid Washington taxes. As lawmakers scramble to restore compliance, a
Attorney Challenges Olympia Denying Press Pass to Ari Hoffman
Ari Hoffman, afternoon drive host on Talk Radio 570 KVI, revealed this week that he was denied a legislative press pass by the Washington State Capitol Correspondents Association (CCA), despite being an award-winning journalist and broadcaster. Hoffman
Hero Mom Describes Why She Pulled Her Daughter From Olympic Middle School During ICE Protest
Auburn mother Erika Franklin, whose video of her pulling her seventh-grade daughter from Olympic Middle School went viral over the weekend, says she never set out to become a political lightning rod — she was simply following
WA Democrats advance bills that could gut local camping bans with unfunded mandates
(The Center Square) – House Democrats advanced two proposals Monday that local officials fear could undo all the work Spokane has done downtown over the past several months to tackle public camping. HB 2489 would prohibit cities