Spokane Transit Authority opts out of records index without pricing the burden
(The Center Square) - The Spokane Transit Authority joined a growing list of government agencies on Thursday to avoid... Read More.
State News
Op-Ed: State policies matter for taxpayers and the business climate
I start each workday by reviewing the latest economic and government reports for Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. It... Read More.
Op-Ed: Washington state keeps making it harder for law enforcement to serve
For 15 years, Washington has lived with an uncomfortable truth: we rank dead last in the nation for police... Read More.
Spokane Public Schools faces major layoffs regardless of tax renewal
(The Center Square) - Facing budget pressure, Spokane Public Schools might cut 400 to 500 positions if voters reject... Read More.
Longview superintendent arrested on multiple charges in student sex assault investigation
(The Center Square) - Police in Longview on Thursday arrested the Superintendent of Longview Public Schools as part of... Read More.
Seattle Police confident in ability to protect World Cup alongside federal partners
(The Center Square) - The Seattle police official in charge of security for the six World Cup games in... Read More.
WATCH: DCYF secretary refutes fraud claims, says agency needs funding for more audits
(The Center Square) - Department of Children, Youth and Families Secretary Tana Senn refuted claims of fraud and indicated... Read More.
WA public EV bus operators say they face ‘Wild West’ environment with industry
(The Center Square) - A major challenge facing the public sector transportation sector's transition from gasoline to electric is... Read More.
Washingtonians could see toll rates increase to $18 along SR 167, I-405 next year
(The Center Square) - State transportation officials are considering raising toll rates on Interstate 405 and State Route 167... Read More.
WATCH: Former Seattle police union president wins lawsuit to continue campaign
(The Center Square) - Former Seattle Police Officer's Guild President Mike Solan is celebrating a court victory this week... Read More.
Plan to renovate Seattle Center could require $1.5 billion bond
(The Center Square) - Seattle property owners will be asked to approve a plan that will result in higher... Read More.
State actuary: $4 billion pension transfer raises odds of future taxpayer bailouts
(The Center Square) - State pension officials warned Tuesday that a new law allowing the Legislature to pull nearly... Read More.