Seattle utility relief now available for single residents making up to $66K
(The Center Square) - In high-priced Seattle, residents can now make up to $66,000 as a single person and... Read More.
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Washington income tax repeal initiative officially certified for November ballot
(The Center Square) - The Washington Secretary of State notified Let's Go Washington Wednesday afternoon that the initiative to... Read More.
Spokane eyes more utility rate hikes ahead of 2027-28 budget forecast
(The Center Square) - Spokane could see utility rates climb by 3.5% in 2027 and again in 2028 as... Read More.
WATCH: Governor pushes financial aid requirement to graduate; critics push back
(The Center Square) - High school seniors in Washington may soon be required to complete student financial aid paperwork... Read More.
WATCH: Spokane Valley officials question $185K ‘Auto Row’ marketing campaign
(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley taxpayers learned Tuesday that they are subsidizing a $184,533 initiative to drive more... Read More.
Poll: Most Washington voters oppose state income tax, disapprove governor
(The Center Square) - A new poll shows Washington voters are opposed to the state's new income tax by... Read More.
Decades of policy choices makes gas more expensive for Blue states: Report
(The Center Square) - Policies made decades ago cause gas prices to be on average higher in Blue states... Read More.
Seattle restaurant owner reduces hours due to crime concerns
(The Center Square) Vince Zhao is severely reducing the hours at his Seattle restaurant in the Chinatown/International District because... Read More.
WATCH: Supporters mobilize to defend Washington income tax against repeal effort
(The Center Square) - Governor Bob Ferguson and other supporters of Washington's new income tax held a press conference... Read More.
WATCH: Republican highlights rising taxes in Whatcom state Senate race
(The Center Square) - Ballots are due to be mailed out this Friday in the Washington state primary, with... Read More.
Spokane eyes $940K public defender grant as county faces lawsuit over caseloads
(The Center Square) - Spokane County leaders considered accepting nearly $1 million in grant funding for public defense services... Read More.
WATCH: Seattle City Council president says Black children need more food aid
(The Center Square) - A key initiative of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to offer taxpayer-funded school meals to all... Read More.