WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps
(The Center Square) - Democratic lawmakers in Washington state on Tuesday pre-filed legislation for mid-decade redistricting. The proposal is... Read More.
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Commissioners tag Kuney to lead Spokane County board for fifth year in a row
(The Center Square) - The Spokane County Board of Commissioners elected Mary Kuney on Tuesday as their leader for... Read More.
Ecology confirms Commerce ‘significantly inflated’ CCA emissions reductions
(The Center Square) - The state Department of Ecology has admitted that a recent report on carbon emission reductions... Read More.
Seattle City Council swears in Foster, Rinck as progressive bloc grows in 2026
(The Center Square) - Returning Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster were officially... Read More.
WATCH: Will public drug users in Seattle be arrested? City’s stance sparks confusion
(The Center Square) - New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says recent reports regarding changes in the handling of public... Read More.
Court blocks Trump admin’s medical research funding cuts
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit has affirmed a lower court's decision... Read More.
Bellingham estimates $1.8M in emergency road repairs after December storms
(The Center Square) - Cost estimates for emergency repairs in the city of Bellingham - nearly $2 million -... Read More.
Number of licensed WA childcare providers increased 36% in 5 years
(The Center Square) - The number of licensed childcare providers in Washington state has increased since 2020 from 4,768... Read More.
Pasco council undergoes switcheroo, fills Serrano’s vacancy amid DOJ appointment
(The Center Square) - In what some might call a game of musical chairs, the Pasco City Council voted... Read More.
WATCH: Olympia rallygoers express frustration over taxes, potential day care fraud
(The Center Square) - An anti-tax crowd gathered at the state capitol in Olympia on Saturday, with protesters expressing... Read More.
Seattle police: Arrests for drug use remain in place under clarified LEAD policy
(The Center Square) - The Seattle Police Department has clarified that officers will continue to make arrests for drug-related... Read More.
Energy expert: WA gas prices lagging national drops due to high taxes, other factors
(The Center Square) - While motorists in much of the rest of the nation are seeing gas prices below... Read More.