More tools on the way to combat catalytic converter theft in Washington
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers are hoping recently passed legislation will stem the tide of stolen catalytic converters in Washington state. This session, the Legislature passed House Bill 2153, which Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law, which
Washington State gun shop sells hundreds of high-capacity magazines in 90-minute window ban was overturned
Unincorporated King County minimum wage hike bill passes out of committee
(The Center Square) – A proposed bill that would increase the hourly minimum wage in unincorporated King County to $20.29 was given a do-pass recommendation on Tuesday by the King County Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee. Employers
BREAKING: Trump to hold dinner with President of Poland tomorrow at Trump Tower
Sea-Tac airport was prepared for Monday's pro-Palestinian protest
(The Center Square) – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators wreaked havoc across the country Monday, blocking roadways, bridges and access to airports, including Sea-Tac International Airport. The activists were pressing for a ceasefire in Gaza, more than six months after
Spokane City Council berated on overspending and homelessness
(The Center Square) – Overspending and homelessness dominated the conversation at the Spokane City Council’s Monday night meeting, with community members speaking out on those issues during a public forum. Spokanite Justin Haller took the stand multiple
Downtown Seattle's slow recovery provides hope for some city organizations
(The Center Square) – It’s been four years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced employees to work from home, and yet downtown Seattle is still seeing less than 60% of pre-pandemic worker foot traffic. Nevertheless, some Seattle organizations
SeaTac Airport terminal blocked by Gaza protesters, 46 arrested
KVI’s John Carlson cues up the local news coverage of yesterday’s coordinated blockade of the Seattle Tacoma International Airport terminal drive-way by activists protesting the US support of Israel in its military response to Hamas’s October 7th