(The Center Square) – As of Monday, Washington is the third state in the country to allow punishment for “stealthing.” Stealthing is the act of removing or tampering with a sexually protective device before or during intercourse without a partner’s consent. California and Maine were the first two states to pass similar laws, but Washington’s law goes further adding dental dams, spermicides, cervical caps, and other devices used to prevent pregnancies and the spread of
(The Center Square) – The Moses Lake School District plans to sell two surplus properties as it scraps together all the money it can amid a financial crisis that has put more than 200 people out of work. The district’s board of directors announced its intent to sell during Thursday’s meeting, issuing a press release afterward stating it’s intended to “safeguard taxpayer money and interests.” Earlier this year, MLSD repeatedly failed to garner enough votes
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Women’s Commission has launched a campaign aimed at closing the gender pay gap in Washington state. The campaign is called Activate 3.8. Women’s Commission Executive Director Grace Yoo says the goal is “to fully activate the economic potential of our 3.8 million Washington women.” Yoo told a crowd of supporters gathered Friday at Nectar Lounge in Seattle, “We are doing this because it’s 2024, and we still have
(The Center Square) – Despite a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce the City of Burien’s ban on public camping. On Friday, the nation’s highest court decided 6 to 3 that banning homeless encampments on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual” punishment. Burien officials deemed the decision a victory as it is in the midst of a legal battle with the King
