Idaho is the latest to join in litigation over Snake River salmon, dams
(The Center Square) – The state of Idaho has become the latest litigant to join a decades-old lawsuit over the operations of four federal dams on the Lower Snake River in Washington and their effects on wild
Vancouver’s 2024 budget sees increased spending on firefighter reclassification
(The Center Square) – An 8% boost to Vancouver, Washington’s 2024 budget will see funds being used to adjust to the reclassification of more than 50 firefighters. On Monday, the Vancouver City Council approved of the 8%
Spokane council OKs $3.7 million for winter operation of TRAC shelter
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council has approved a $3.73 million contract extension with The Salvation Army to continue operating the TRAC homeless shelter through winter while considering related services in the future. Located in
Ecology introduces draft language on linking WA's carbon market to CA-Quebec
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Ecology late last month released draft language for request legislation regarding linking the state’s carbon market with the joint California-Quebec market. The cap-and-trade portion of the Climate Commitment
Tacoma approves $1,000 tax credit for employers hiring disabled people
(The Center Square) – Employers in Tacoma will qualify for $1,000 in tax credits if they hire people with disabilities starting in 2024. According to the newly passed ordinance, approximately 24,000 people in Tacoma live with a
Groups urge reopening of southern border rail crossing closed due to smugglers
(The Center Square) – A coalition of business associations from 17 U.S. states are urging for a rail line along a highly trafficked area of the southern U.S. border to be opened back up. The U.S. Customs
Colorado Republican Party vows to withdraw from primary if Trump disqualification stands
“We will withdraw from the Primary as a Party and convert to a pure caucus system if this is allowed to stand.”
President Biden, others remember Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at funeral services
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who was the first woman to serve on the High Court, was honored by President Biden and other political figures at her funeral on Tuesday. O’Connor passed away in Phoenix on
Fresh Express bagged spinach sold in 7 states is recalled over potential listeria concerns
Fresh Express bagged spinach is being recalled in seven states due to a potential health risk. The recall was initiated after the Florida Department of Agriculture tested a “randomly selected” package of spinach as part of its
Rockets’ Ime Udoka fined $25K, Dillon Brooks fined $35K for comments made to referees during Bucks game
The NBA announced Tuesday in a press release via their communications office that Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and head coach Ime Udoka have been fined for directing inappropriate language to officials at the end of a