WA House passes income tax after 24-hour debate

(The Center Square) – More than 24 hours after members of the Washington State House of Representatives began debate on an income tax on high earners, the legislation was passed out of said chamber on a 51-46
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WATCH: Marathon income tax debate continues on WA House floor

(The Center Square) – The longest floor session in Washington state legislative history continued late Tuesday afternoon as members of the House of Representatives debated amendments to a controversial income tax bill. As of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Spokane County eyes bodycam redaction fees amid footage requests from YouTubers

(The Center Square) – Obtaining body camera footage from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office could soon cost a pretty penny under a fee proposed to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday. Public Records Officer Tony Dinaro
Spokane County eyes bodycam redaction fees amid footage requests from YouTubers

(The Center Square) – Obtaining body camera footage from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office could soon cost a pretty penny under a fee proposed to the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday. Public Records Officer Tony Dinaro
Federal judge denies restraining order for media figures seeking press passes

(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Tacoma on Tuesday ruled that Washington state lawmakers were within their rights to decline press passes to media figures Brandi Kruse, Jonathan Choe and Ari Hoffman. Earlier this year,
Spokane council makes changes to public testimony process, input over vacancies

(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council unanimously approved new procedural rules for 2026 on Monday, making changes to public testimony and how the officials fill vacancies with new members. The rules go into effect this
Seattle City Light will pay more than $1.5B for fish passage at Skagit River dams

(The Center Square) – Seattle City Light has proposed an agreement to continue to use hydroelectric dams on the Skagit River to power the city’s electricity for up to the next 50 years. But the full details
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WA Legislature enacts bill expanding scope of Office of Independent Investigation

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature passed a bill that expands the scope of the statewide Office of Independent Investigation, which recently began its initial work on police deadly use of force incidents. Created by