WATCH: WA senator defends “R-Word” during floor debate following Governor’s directive
(The Center Square) - A Washington state lawmaker, who took a lot of heat after using the "R" word... Read More.
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Dems sue over Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots
(The Center Square) - Democratic officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia announced Friday they're suing to... Read More.
Wilson World Cup homeless reduction plan may not happen
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to build more homeless units before the World Cup begins... Read More.
WATCH: Families at center of WA transgender sports debate face-to-face with OSPI
(The Center Square) - Two months after Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal told The Center Square he... Read More.
Starbucks closes five new stores in Seattle
(The Center Square) - Starbucks is closing five stores in Seattle in the latest round of shuttered coffee shops,... Read More.
Sheriffs warn new state law could harm public safety, decrease prosecution rate
(The Center Square) - Sheriffs and police chiefs across Washington state are turning off their agencies' automatic license plate... Read More.
Spokane will send deputies to Seattle for 2026 World Cup with $726K federal grant
(The Center Square) - Spokane is sending deputies to Seattle for the FIFA World Cup games this June.
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WATCH: Decertified WA sheriffs can now be ousted under controversial new law
(The Center Square) - Governor Bob Ferguson saved one of the most controversial bills from the 2026 legislative session... Read More.
Seattle council grants mayor expanded powers over police surveillance programs
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council handed sweeping new powers to Mayor Katie Wilson on Tuesday that... Read More.
WATCH: Rejected: WA SOS will not process referendum to repeal income tax law
(The Center Square) - A day after Governor Bob Ferguson signed Washington's new income tax into law, opponents who... Read More.
High value Seattle metro home sales surge amid potential capital flight
(The Center Square) - Although it's been just a day since Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new... Read More.
Spokane may need to hire dozens of public defenders
(The Center Square) - Spokane officials warned Monday that the city may need to triple the size of the... Read More.