WATCH: Why this Kent trucking business owner is suing to block WA’s new income tax
(The Center Square) – When you own a small business in Washington’s ever-changing climate of tax and regulation policy changes, operators get used to being creative to remain afloat. But for some business owners, the coming income
Seattle affordable housing goal elusive despite millionaire’s tax
(The Center Square) — Seattle’s own version of Washington State’s planned tax on millionaires is aimed at businesses with millionaire employees, but the goal of using the money to expand affordable housing is becoming elusive. Officials of
Spokane Transit Authority defers vote on major tax renewal timing amid competition
(The Center Square) – Spokane Transit Authority officials are running out of time to decide whether to place a major sales tax renewal on the August 2026 ballot. The deadline to file a proposal is May 1.
Former Federal Official Warned WA AG That Child Care Fraud Is “Common”—As State Dismissed Allegations
As Washington officials continue to downplay fraud concerns in the state’s childcare system, newly uncovered internal communications suggest they were warned directly by a federal expert that fraud is not rare, it’s routine. According to an email
UW suspended student group tied to $1M in campus damage hosting freed terrorist speaker
A suspended University of Washington student activist group already facing charges for its role in a destructive campus takeover is now co-hosting an event featuring a convicted terrorist released in a recent hostage deal. Students United for
WATCH: Hundreds of unopened ballots found near Renton dumpster by private citizen
(The Center Square) – King County Elections and the Washington Secretary of State say they have no record of a private citizen making contact with their offices after finding a large box of ballots recently near a
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in suspected murder-suicide
Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, before taking his own life at their home in Annandale, Virginia, according to authorities. Police say the couple’s teenage children were inside the house when
President Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as tensions with Iran persist
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is set to begin, even as broader regional tensions remain unresolved. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. ET,
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham cleared for NBA Honors despite falling short of game requirement
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham will remain in contention for major NBA awards this season after the league and the players’ union approved their “Extraordinary Circumstances” appeals. Both players appeared in 64 games—just one shy of the
Attorneys for Tiger Woods challenging subpoena for pharmacy records amid DUI case
Tiger Woods is challenging prosecutors’ efforts to obtain his pharmacy records as part of his ongoing DUI case, arguing that the request violates his right to privacy. Woods has pleaded not guilty to charges including misdemeanor DUI,