'Preventable and predictable': WA lawmaker laments trooper's death
(The Center Square) – More is being learned about the man suspected of hitting and killing a Washington State Patrol trooper last weekend on Interstate 5, including the fact that Raul Benitez Santana, 33, is an illegal
Comments, conduct of Spokane Valley city councilman called into question
(The Center Square) – The conduct and comments of new Councilman Al Merkel were called into question during a testy Spokane Valley City Council meeting Tuesday night. In an opening statement, City Manager John Hohman said a
As WA Legislature draws to a close, another lawmaker announces retirement
(The Center Square) – As Washington’s 2024 legislative session draws to a close Thursday, state Sen. Lynda Wilson of Vancouver is the latest lawmaker to say it will be her last. The 63-year-old Republican announced Wednesday that
Tacoma to spend $10,000 to provide ICE detainees with phone services
(The Center Square) – The Tacoma City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution for $10,000 in funding to provide phone services for detainees in the Northwest ICE Processing Center. The Northwest ICE Processing Center requires detainees
Former WSDOT economist sues, speaks out over gas price whistleblowing claims
(The Center Square) – Scott Smith, a former economist with the Washington State Department of Transportation, spoke out Wednesday morning about the hostility and retaliation he says he faced after refusing to keep quiet about his calculations
'Environmental radicalism': WA Republicans decry passage of natural gas ban bill
(The Center Square) – Legislation dubbed by some as the “natural gas ban bill” and a “hot mess” by Lt. Gov. Denny Heck last week, passed the Washington State Legislature early Wednesday morning. Engrossed Substitute House Bill
Seattle suburb expands public property camping ban amid homeless crisis
(The Center Square) – The Burien City Council on Monday night voted 5-2 to tighten its existing camping ban ordinance by passing an amendment that people can’t sleep within 500 feet of designated “critical areas.” Ordinance 827
Congressional hearing eyes TikTok ban, data security protections
(The Center Square) – Is it the ultimate TikTok challenge? A congressional hearing is scheduled Thursday to consider legislation that could ban the popular online video hosting platform in the United States, plus take other steps to