Lawmakers move to make it easier to remove children from drug-addicted parents
(The Center Square) – “Washington children are dying or being seriously injured due to fentanyl exposure or ingestion of other illicit drugs.” That statement from state Rep. Travis Couture R-Allyn, is based on a recent report from
Drug ringleader in central Washington gets 25-year prison term
(The Center Square) – A Wenatchee man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization operating in central Washington state. The defendant, 41-year-old Edward James Salvador, is a Sureno gang
Bellevue tourism nearly recovered from pandemic in 2023
(The Center Square) – Last year, Bellevue’s tourism industry completed a near-total recovery to pre- COVID-19 pandemic levels as the city continues to advance its tourism promotion initiative. According to a Monday presentation to the Bellevue City
Washington state campaign finance bill raises free speech, practicality questions
(The Center Square) – It is currently illegal under federal and Washington state law for foreign nationals to contribute to political campaigns, whether for candidates or initiatives. A bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature this session
Reykdal defends public education during annual state of K-12 address
(The Center Square) – Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on Wednesday morning defended public education during his annual state of K-12 education address. Reykdal opened by acknowledging that the framing of education in general
EPA awards $51M for electric school buses in the Pacific Northwest
(The Center Square) – Washington state and Oregon are set to receive more than $51 million in federal funds for the purchase of 144 electric school buses across the Pacific Northwest. The money, just a portion of
Sparks fly over social media use at Spokane Valley City Council
(The Center Square) – Questions and concerns over social media use sparked a lengthy discussion and one testy exchange among Spokane Valley City Council members Tuesday night. City Manager John Hohman and City Attorney Kelly Konkright addressed
Seattle city attorney appeals order halting city's anti-graffiti law
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison’s office on Tuesday appealed to reverse a federal district court injunction that restricts the city’s ability to enforce its misdemeanor graffiti ordinance. In June 2023, U.S. District Court
EXCLUSIVE: Nikki Haley called for vaccination registry of children in South Carolina when she was state rep
“All persons required to be immunized pursuant to Section 44-29-180 must be enrolled on the registry unless a specific exemption is requested…”
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was due to infection after surgery for prostate cancer
In a statement released by the Pentagon on Tuesday from his doctors, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized to treat an infection that was related to earlier surgery for prostate cancer. The statement from officials at the