Supreme Court rules DCYF must release records in foster abuse cases
(The Center Square) - A group of former foster children in Washington who sued the state for failing to... Read More.
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Spokane Business Association questions need for transit agency’s tax renewal
(The Center Square) - The Spokane Transit Authority is asking voters to approve a major sales tax this August,... Read More.
World Cup should be ‘net positive’ for Seattle, but fewer international fans expected
(The Center Square) - The six FIFA World Cup games scheduled for Seattle in June and July should boost... Read More.
WATCH: SCOTUS racial gerrymandering ruling could spark new redistricting battle in WA
(The Center Square) - A Washington state Senator who was gerrymandered out of her district is hoping Wednesday's U.S.... Read More.
Op-Ed: It’s time to save taxpayers from Sound Transit’s strategic misrepresentation
As Mountain States Policy Center reported earlier, Sound Transit is in a massive fiscal... Read More.
Everett approves more than $10 million for new baseball stadium
(The Center Square) - The Everett City Council approved a plan on Wednesday that will cost taxpayers another $10.6... Read More.
Judge blocks key parts of Washington sheriff decertification law
(The Center Square) - A Thurston County Superior Court judge has granted a motion for a preliminary injunction to... Read More.
Commission to consider salary increases for Spokane mayor, council
(The Center Square) - The city of Spokane's elected officials could receive another salary increase next year, despite back-to-back... Read More.
WATCH: WA farmers allege CCA funds subsidize anti-agriculture activism
(The Center Square) - A Washington state farming advocacy group says a Yakima-based activist organization received nearly $500,000 in... Read More.
Spokane Valley approves 99-year, $1 annual lease for $44M ice rink on city land
(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley officials approved a 99-year ground lease on Tuesday for $1 per year, paving... Read More.
Seattle Mayor Wilson announces new taxpayer-funded school meal, day-care programs
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says more schoolchildren will get taxpayer-funded public school meals, and parents... Read More.
Op-Ed: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge
Boston has its "Big Dig," New York has its Second Avenue Subway, and the states of Washington and Oregon... Read More.