Lawmaker: Record payouts prove Washington is failing to protect children
(The Center Square) - With news this week that Washington paid out a record high amount in the last... Read More.
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Washington judges flagged criminal law defects last year that remain unresolved
(The Center Square) - Months before the 2026 legislative session, superior court judges outlined three "defects and omissions" in... Read More.
WATCH: Critic blasts ‘scare tactic’ ballot warning on Washington tax repeal
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Attorney General's Office has filed the public investment impact disclosure for the... Read More.
Dueling food aid plans shows rift between Seattle mayor, city council
(The Center Square) - A fight over food and finances between Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the City Council... Read More.
Seattle mayor’s spokesman latest to leave administration
(The Center Square) - The chief media spokesman for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is leaving in the latest staffing... Read More.
WATCH: Washington fails to enforce logo misuse by anti-farm climate fund grantee
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Department of Health has confirmed that it failed to ensure an activist... Read More.
Election watchdog weighs future of party spending limits after SCOTUS ruling
(The Center Square) - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is raising questions about whether Washington can continue enforcing state... Read More.
WATCH: Fiscal contrast: Idaho curbs spending as Washington deficit climbs
(The Center Square) - Idaho recently closed the books on fiscal year 2026, ending in the black while rolling... Read More.
Public unions make up nearly all of contributions against WA income tax repeal
(The Center Square) - Public sector unions, which will directly benefit from the millionaire's tax, make up virtually all... Read More.
Seattle mayor loses battle over universal school meals program
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was handed a major defeat Wednesday when a City Council Committee... Read More.
WATCH: Court hears Washington’s mobile home rent cap lawsuit
(The Center Square) - A hearing was held Wednesday in Spokane County Superior Court in a lawsuit... Read More.
WATCH: Seattle councilman calls for reform, realignment of city budget
(The Center Square) - This fall, voters in Seattle will decide if they want to increase sales taxes in... Read More.