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.
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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.
Uber, others lose fight over Seattle’s drivers-rights law
Seattle's unique law requiring app-based delivery companies like Uber and Instacart to create and publish policies identifying when drivers... Read More.
Seattle may have to ‘delay or defer’ transportation projects to pay for anti-ICE signs
(The Center Square) - The city of Seattle may need to "delay or defer" transportation projects or programs because... Read More.
WATCH: Federal judge to rule on whether journalists will receive emergency credentials
(The Center Square) - A federal judge in Tacoma is expected to issue a ruling no later than early... Read More.
Spokane eyes $50K for PFAS water pitchers, filters amid state-mandated cleanup
(The Center Square) - Spokane might buy hundreds of PFAS-filtering water pitchers as the city, county and their jointly-owned... Read More.
Ferguson appoints Theo Angelis to Washington Supreme Court
(The Center Square) - Theo Angelis, a partner at the Seattle law firm K&L Gates, has been appointed... Read More.
Spokane council to vote on implementation rule for new 12% commercial parking tax
(The Center Square) - Spokane is implementing a new 12% commercial parking tax next month under a plan set... Read More.
WATCH: GOP senator says provoking remark was ‘intentional’ to highlight safety concerns
(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley Republican Sen. Leonard Christian is not backing down from comments on the Senate... Read More.