New tax levy may be in store for King County residents
(The Center Square) - King County Executive Girmay Zahilay says he will ask a working group to explore a... Read More.
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Spokane mayor collecting campaign donations ahead of potential 2027 reelection bid
(The Center Square) - Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is already collecting campaign donations despite not having publicly announced a... Read More.
WATCH: WA income tax debate: Progressive vision or “false promises”?
(The Center Square) - One of the groups that lobbied hard for the new income tax in Washington is... Read More.
Former Seattle-based federal agency head: Child care fraud is ‘common’
(The Center Square) - A former top federal child protection official in Washington told the state Attorney General's office... Read More.
Seattle Police union head says police officers handicapped in ICE protests
(The Center Square) - The president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild said Wednesday that the city's plan blocking... Read More.
New light rail plan will help Everett but hurt Ballard
(The Center Square) The Chairman of the Sound Transit Board said he will present a new plan in the... Read More.
Three protesters to face trial after federal judge denies motion to dismiss case
(The Center Square) - A federal judge ruled Tuesday that three defendants facing charges for their role in a... Read More.
WATCH:Detransitioner battles to revive landmark malpractice and fraud lawsuit
(The Center Square) - A woman at the center of the detransition movement is waiting to find out if... Read More.
Op-Ed: Washington fails the test for affordability
Washington continues to rack up poor rankings as one of the most unaffordable states in the country. A recent... Read More.
Spokane County places aquifer protection fee on August ballot amid PFAS cleanup
(The Center Square) - Spokane County officials approved a ballot resolution Tuesday for the August election aimed at authorizing... Read More.
Seattle city council sends $480 million library levy to voters
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council approved a beefed-up $479.7 million library levy Tuesday that would raise... Read More.
WATCH: Consumer group says higher WA tobacco taxes fueling illegal market
(The Center Square) - Legislation that would have again raised taxes on nicotine products did not advance in the... Read More.