House passes Spokane County wildfire relief bill
(The Center Square) – A bill to provide relief for victims rebuilding after the 2023 Spokane County wildfires passed the House just before the Wednesday cutoff and now moves to the Senate for consideration. Engrossed Second Substitute
Spokane mayor discusses public safety efforts, updates search for fire & police chiefs
(The Center Square) – In the wake of two officer-involved shootings earlier this week, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown outlined plans Wednesday on new public safety efforts and upcoming searches for police and fire chief appointments. “Creating a
Redmond takes over 100-unit affordable housing project following Kenmore balk
(The Center Square) – The Redmond City Council by a 5-1 vote approved a land transfer to Plymouth Housing in order to create affordable housing within the city. The city council’s Tuesday action allows the nonprofit to
Washington Democrats say some of the taxpayer initiatives will not get hearings
(The Center Square) – Democratic leaders in Olympia say they will not hold hearings on at least two of the six initiatives to the Legislature that Republicans argue the majority is obligated to consider based on the
Tacoma voters approve $650M annual bond measure to fix 11 public schools
(The Center Square) – Tacoma Public Schools’ ballot measure to generate $650 million in general obligation bonds to help pay for health, safety and security upgrades passed with over 60% of voter approval. Tacoma residents will see
One killed, over 20 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally
Kansas City Police said that at least one person was killed and at 22 others were injured in a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, after a rally on Wednesday celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. Police Chief
One killed, over 20 injured in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally
Kansas City Police said that at least one person was killed and at 22 others were injured in a shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, after a rally on Wednesday celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. Police Chief
House Republicans impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas in historic vote over his handling of border
House Republicans narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border, exactly one week after their first attempt to impeach him. The articles of impeachment against Mayorkas passed on Tuesday 214-213,
Astros pitcher Justin Verlander ‘a little bit behind schedule’ with shoulder injury in spring training
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander, who turns 41 next week, said on Wednesday that he is behind schedule this spring because of a shoulder issue, with his status for Opening Day currently unclear. MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart was
Chiefs sign defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to extension after 4th Super Bowl win
The Kansas City Chiefs announced they have signed their defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, to a contract extension. The organization did not release any details on length or compensation. Spagnuolo took the Chiefs to the second-best scoring defense