Federal judge redraws legislative map in central Washington
(The Center Square) – With the general election less than eight months away, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Lasnik adopted a new Washington state legislative map on Friday to create a majority-Latino voting district in central Washington.
Salmon recovery proponents say several bills got away this legislative session
(The Center Square) – Supporters of salmon recovery efforts in Washington state were optimistic going into this year’s short (60 days) legislative session. There was bipartisan support for habitat restoration, with several bills being offered by Republicans
Average Seattle household spends more than $3,000 a month paying bills: report
(The Center Square) – The average Seattle household pays $3,049 per month in bills, according to a recent report from doxo, which is a 5% increase from 2023. Last year, the average monthly amount spent on the
EXCLUSIVE: Utah AG candidate denied endorsement by Republican Attorneys General Association after allegations of corruption with governor: whistleblowers
Planet Fitness revokes membership of woman who caught man shaving in women’s restroom
Proposed Seattle bill would allow tax breaks for residential building conversion
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is proposing new legislation that includes exemptions and cost reductions to allow property owners to convert commercial buildings into residential housing as part of the mayor’s plan to build
Seattle School Board narrows field to eight finalists for two open positions
(The Center Square) – The Board of Directors for Seattle Public Schools has announced eight finalists to replace two board members who stepped down last month amid questions about their residency. In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the
Energy workers advocacy group urges House panel to investigate John Podesta
(The Center Square) – A non-profit organization that advocates for American energy workers is urging the House Energy and Commerce Committee to investigate the role of climate envoy John Podesta in President Joe Biden’s recent decision to
Sen. Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, in criticism of PM Netanyahu
On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing Netanyahu’s leadership. Schumer, D-N.Y., the highest-ranking Jewish official in the U.S. ever, said in remarks on the
SpaceX loses Starship rocket during reentry after successful launch into orbit on test flight
A SpaceX Starship rocket was launched successfully on its third test flight from the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, before losing contact on reentry over the Indian Ocean, likely breaking apart. The test flight occurred on