Spokane Valley to challenge state parking mandates with $100K study
(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley officials are hoping to avoid new state parking mandates aimed at reducing housing... Read More.
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WA Court of Appeals upholds ‘legislative privilege’ to withhold internal records
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the state Legislature's claim... Read More.
Op-Ed: A democracy worthy of its people
This legislative session has been difficult. I have submitted written testimony, signed in support or opposition to numerous bills,... Read More.
Trade uncertainty with Canada, Iran war threaten freight volume at Port of Seattle
(The Center Square) - Port of Seattle Commission President Ryan Calkins said that he is concerned that a massive... Read More.
WA House passes income tax after 24-hour debate
(The Center Square) - More than 24 hours after members of the Washington State House of Representatives began debate... Read More.
WATCH: Marathon income tax debate continues on WA House floor
(The Center Square) - The longest floor session in Washington state legislative history continued late Tuesday afternoon as members... Read More.
Spokane County eyes bodycam redaction fees amid footage requests from YouTubers
(The Center Square) - Obtaining body camera footage from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office could soon cost a pretty... Read More.
Federal judge denies restraining order for media figures seeking press passes
(The Center Square) - A federal judge in Tacoma on Tuesday ruled that Washington state lawmakers were within their... Read More.
Spokane council makes changes to public testimony process, input over vacancies
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council unanimously approved new procedural rules for 2026 on Monday, making changes... Read More.
Seattle City Light will pay more than $1.5B for fish passage at Skagit River dams
(The Center Square) - Seattle City Light has proposed an agreement to continue to use hydroelectric dams on the... Read More.
WA Legislature enacts bill expanding scope of Office of Independent Investigation
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Legislature passed a bill that expands the scope of the statewide Office... Read More.
WATCH: WA House pulls an all-nighter as income tax debate continues
(The Center Square) - Washington state lawmakers pulled an all-nighter on the House floor in debating a controversial income... Read More.