WATCH: Bill to reduce stress & regulations on WA ag community advancing
(The Center Square) - Legislation that would take a comprehensive look at how state regulations impact Washington's farmers and... Read More.
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‘Skip the playhouse’: Conservative councilman on Spokane’s latest ICE proposal as theater
(The Center Square) - Spokane's latest proposal targeting federal immigration authorities is, according to the only conservative left on... Read More.
Seattle’s high office vacancy rates showing signs of bottoming out
(The Center Square) - Seattle's office vacancy rates at the end of 2025 reached record highs - some 35%... Read More.
WATCH: WA lawmaker, trade and business groups react to SCOTUS tariff ruling
(The Center Square) - A Washington lawmaker, trade and business group are reacting to Friday's ruling from the U.S.... Read More.
Op-Ed: Just because you can doesn’t mean you should
Life has consequences, and we make choices every single day that determine our future. As a small business owner,... Read More.
WA Senate advances ‘trigger’ bill shifting private labor disputes from feds to state
(The Center Square) - Senate Democrats advanced a bill Friday that would create a trigger allowing the state to... Read More.
Op-Ed: Stronger enforcement, effective policy: Protecting kids without fueling the Illicit market
Washington lawmakers deserve credit for taking meaningful steps to confront the growing threat of illicit tobacco and vapor products.... Read More.
Seattle City Council votes to restrict sharing info with federal immigration authorities
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a bill prohibiting city employees and departments from... Read More.
WA House advances proposal to codify state-funded policing near psych hospitals
(The Center Square) - House lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday to provide additional police funding to the cities of... Read More.
WATCH: Could a WA income tax sink chances of Sonics return to Seattle?
(The Center Square) - Documents obtained by a Seattle radio talk show host indicate the possibility of Washington lawmakers... Read More.
WSDOT: 9.9% of state bridges in poor condition, 342 exceeding 75-year lifespan
(The Center Square) - State transportation officials warned Thursday that 342 of Washington's bridges are now at least 80... Read More.
Critics pick apart Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s first State of the City address
(The Center Square) - New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first State of the City address, which she... Read More.