Democrats seek to quell opposition to WA Cares ahead of potential repeal in November
(The Center Square) – Democrats in Olympia are moving ahead with measures they hope will allay some of the concerns about WA Cares, the state-run long-term care benefit program. But Republicans say bills moving forward in the
Spokane Valley eyes June work start on cross-country/cyclocross complex
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley city officials anticipate initial site preparation beginning in June for a new $7 million cross-country/cyclocross complex that could be ready to host both local and national sports competitions by late summer
Spokane City Councilmember Jonathan Bingle announces run for Congress
(The Center Square) – Spokane City Councilmember Jonathan Bingle is entering the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District seat left open following Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers decision not to seek re-election. Bingle has served on the
‘We can’t pay rent’: Seattle app-based workers demand repeal of gig laws
(The Center Square) – Recently enacted legislation intended to help app-based delivery drivers receive fair wages is instead hurting delivery drivers, business owners and customers. Seattle’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance and the App-Based Worker Paid Sick
Inslee signs fuel tax enforcement bill into law
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday morning signed into law a bill that tightens fuel tax enforcement and closes revenue gaps. “This is our first bill of the session,” the governor said
Cantwell pushes for bipartisan federal low-income housing tax credit expansion
(The Center Square) – Expanding federal legislation that provides tax credits for development of low-income housing could boost construction of 7,000 additional units – to a total of 17,000 units – over the next two years in
Washington industries seek to pause new state energy code
(The Center Square) – A group of Washington industry and trade associations are seeking to pause the state’s new energy code until a lawsuit challenging it is resolved. In a motion to suspend, the group argues that
Oklahoma nonbinary teen’s death unrelated to injuries from fight in school: police
The school said, “Speculation and misinformation surrounding the case has intensified in recent days.”
Bellingham taking emergency steps amid downtown fentanyl crisis
(The Center Square) – Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund has signed an executive order to take immediate action to address a worsening fentanyl crisis in the city. The executive order prioritizes the safety and well-being of downtown Bellingham
Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber announces run for Congress
Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, seeks to follow the path from the 7th Legislative District to Congress blazed by retiring Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Maycumber announced her candidacy for the 5th Congressional seat in a written statement from