Another Washington lawmaker will not seek reelection
(The Center Square) – Another Washington state lawmaker has announced plans not to seek reelection. Rep. Gina Mosbrucker, R-Goldendale, says she won’t seek a sixth term in the Washington State House of Representatives. The recent controversial redistricting
‘The need is enormous’ Spokane CARES program saved by opioid settlement funds
(The Center Square) – Opioid settlement funds will create new social worker and mental health positions with the Spokane Fire Department under an adopted proposal to expand its CARES program. The City of Spokane is involved in
WA Liquor and Cannabis Board changing rules to encourage minority ownership
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is amending rules for diversity ownership when it comes to pot shops. The idea is to encourage minority ownership and to remove barriers to licensing, including
DoorDash: Seattle gig worker law costs local businesses $40 million in lost sales
(The Center Square) – DoorDash has released new data estimating that Seattle’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance is causing city businesses to lose out on $40 million on the DoorDash marketplace. In a six week period after
New Seattle transportation plan hinges on voters approving $1.4B tax renewal
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has approved of a 20-year plan to improve transportation in the City of Seattle that heavily relies on a levy renewal up for a vote this fall. The Seattle
Spokane mayor to give first State of the City address Tuesday
(The Center Square) – Little more than one hundred days as Spokane’s newest Mayor, Lisa Brown will give her first State of the City address on April 30. The Mayor’s luncheon is being held on Tuesday at
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Rangers, Panthers, Avalanche and Predators earn Game 2 wins
The NY Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad, Jack Roslovic and K’Andre Miller scored goals to seal
NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves, Pacers, Mavericks all win Game 2
The Minnesota Timberwolves earned a 105-93 win over Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Despite disappointing performances from All-Stars Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels led with 25 points,
Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud contract
Google confirmed it has fired 20 additional workers that it says were involved in protests last week in NYC and Sunnyvale, CA, denouncing the tech giant’s cloud computing deal with the Israeli government, bringing the total number
DOJ announces $139M settlement with victims of ex-Team USA doctor Larry Nassar
The Department of Justice (‘DOJ’) announced on Wednesday said that a civil settlement had been reached with the victims of ex-Team USA doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually