Spokane County may face service-level cuts to balance $25M deficit before 2027
(The Center Square) – Spokane County is now facing a $25 million general fund deficit ahead of next year, as projections continue to sour. The gap follows $20 million deficits that the Board of County Commissioners balanced
WATCH: Former AG McKenna ‘encouraged’ despite court blocking income tax referendum
(The Center Square) – A day after the Washington State Supreme Court unanimously rejected an appeal seeking a referendum on the state’s new income tax, one of the key players in the legal challenge to come is
WATCH: King County Council votes to address future of regional homlessness authority
(The Center Square) – With millions of taxpayer dollars intended to address homelessness unaccounted for by the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, the King County Council voted unanimously Tuesday on legislation to address the current status and
Report: Majority of Spokane voters considering leaving region over high taxes, leadership
(The Center Square) – A majority of voters are considering leaving Spokane, citing taxes, questionable leadership and public safety issues as the reasons, according to a recent survey by Greater Spokane Incorporated. GSI released the fourth Spokane
Jayapal Targets REI: After Starbucks, Is Seattle Driving Out Another Employer?
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has set her sights on another Seattle-based company, this time, outdoor retail giant REI. In a recent statement, Jayapal accused REI of “failing to respect workers” and called on the company to “stop union
EXCLUSIVE: Sound Transit Mocks Drivers as “Mindless Zombies” Amid Crime and Mounting Failures
Sound Transit, already under fire for massive cost overruns, delays, and public safety concerns, is now facing backlash over a new ad campaign that portrays Washington drivers as “mindless” zombies. The video and billboard campaign was created
Former employee allegedly rams explosive filled vehicle into exclusive Portland club
A vehicle packed with explosive devices crashed into a private Portland athletic facility early Saturday morning, triggering multiple blasts inside the prominent private club and prompting a massive law enforcement response. Authorities say the suspect, identified as
Major aerospace and defense supplier to expand outside Washington, citing regulations and business climate concerns
A major Washington manufacturer says it is expanding out of state because regulations and state-level decisions are making it harder to grow locally, adding to concerns that businesses are increasingly looking beyond Washington for their future. Janicki
Copper Theft Leaves Seattle’s Taproot Theatre Facing $400,000 Crisis
A small act of theft has triggered a major crisis for one of Seattle’s beloved community theaters. Taproot Theatre, located in the Greenwood neighborhood, is scrambling to recover after vandals tore apart two of its three rooftop
Gov. Ferguson agrees to pay $4K to settle ethics violation
Washington Democrat Gov. Bob Ferguson has agreed to pay $4,000 to settle a state ethics complaint after allowing his fired former top adviser to ride on a taxpayer-funded Washington State Patrol aircraft. According to the Washington State