Critics pick apart Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s first State of the City address
(The Center Square) – New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s first State of the City address, which she delivered on Tuesday from the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, did not go over well with critics. Wilson, a community
California, Colorado, others sue Trump over energy funding
(The Center Square) – Democratic attorneys general from 13 states on Wednesday sued the U.S. Department of Energy over its decision to terminate $2.7 billion in federal money for energy and infrastructure programs. The suit, which was
WATCH: WA child welfare policy stalls as parties clash over parental drug abuse
(The Center Square) – Washington Democratic leadership Wednesday told The Center Square there is disagreement between Republicans and Democrats about the best way to respond to the tragic number of children dying or suffering critical incidents in
Yakima imposes sales tax hike without voter approval to replace $20 car tab fees
(The Center Square) – The Yakima City Council passed a 0.1% sales tax hike without voter approval on Tuesday and replaced a $20 annual vehicle registration fee that supports local transportation projects. Local policy requires the city
Corey DeAngelis: Washington ballot initiatives could become a national test for parental rights and girls’ sports
Concerns about safety and school disruptions tied to anti-ICE walkouts are rising in Washington, as two high-profile citizen initiatives—one focused on parental rights in education and another aimed at keeping girls’ sports sex-segregated—gain traction heading toward the
‘It should be put down’: Debate lingers over AGO investigative powers bill
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers and stakeholders continue to raise concerns over a bill that would grant the Attorney General’s Office broader authority to issue civil investigative demands, a move some critics argue would permit the AGO
Spokane mayor proposes measure to prevent ICE from opening detention facilities
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed an emergency ordinance Tuesday that would prohibit private property owners from leasing to the federal government, include Immigration and Customs Enforcement, for detention purposes. The announcement came in
U2 releases tribute song dedicated to Renee Good, the deceased Minn agitator who attacked ICE agent with her SUV
Seattle Seahawks officially up for sale
(The Center Square) – The Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks are officially up for sale. “The Estate of Paul G. Allen today announced it has commenced a formal sale process for the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise,
Op-Ed: The rule of law takes a hit in Washington state with unconstitutional income tax vote
It takes 33 votes to advance a constitutional amendment in the Washington State Senate. In a universe where the Washington Legislature cared about the rule of law and honoring state supreme court precedent, the income tax vote