Only 41% of Washington drivers comply with ignition interlock mandate after DUIs

(The Center Square) – Less than half of the drivers required to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles did so between 2018 and 2025, despite $14.5 million in state spending to bolster compliance. Washington state lawmakers
Op-Ed: Lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional income tax in Washington state

As everyone expected, a lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2026, in Klickitat Superior Court challenging the unconstitutional income tax adopted this year in Washington. The lead attorneys are former state Attorney General Rob McKenna, a former
WATCH: WA Charter schools funding cut dramatically even as graduates outperform peers

(The Center Square) – Despite a recent report showing Washington’s charter school graduates are outperforming their peers in traditional public schools, state lawmakers cut about $7.5 million in enrichment funding for charter schools during the 2026 legislative
WATCH:DOR moves forward with hiring blitz as lawsuits target WA income tax

(The Center Square) – As Washington state prepares to collect its first-ever income tax on millionaires, one state agency is gearing up for a major hiring blitz to handle the administrative workload of ensuring millionaires pay what
Lawsuit filed to block Washington’s new income tax

A coalition of taxpayers, small business groups, and farm organizations has filed suit to block Washington’s newly enacted income tax, launching what is expected to be a high-stakes legal battle over the future of the state’s tax
Husband arrested in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas as new questions emerge

Authorities in the Bahamas have taken a 59-year-old American man into custody as the search continues for his missing wife, Lynette Hooker, who vanished during a late-night boat trip near Elbow Cay. The man, identified by his
1 killed, 2 missing after parking garage under-construction in Philly partially collapses

A partial collapse at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia has left one person dead and two others still missing, as emergency crews continue a difficult and time-sensitive search operation. The incident unfolded around 2:17 p.m.
Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Gary Player launch 90th Masters as Augusta tradition continues

The 90th edition of the Masters Tournament got underway Thursday morning under clear skies at Augusta National Golf Club, beginning with one of golf’s most cherished traditions. Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson —
DOJ opens antitrust investigation over NFL’s media deals and fan access

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into whether the National Football League’s television and streaming agreements limit competition and drive up costs for fans. The inquiry, first reported by The Wall Street Journal and
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne’s ‘Platonic’ renewed for Season 3 at Apple TV

Apple TV+ is keeping the laughs going: the streaming service officially renewed Platonic for a third season. The comedy stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne as Will and Sylvia, longtime friends who reconnect years after drifting apart.