Washington to conduct statewide LGBTQ+ survey
(The Center Square) – Washington state is gearing up for Pride Month and, in doing so, plans to conduct an LGBTQ+ survey for the first time, giving lawmakers a tool to better inform policy decisions regarding the
BREAKING: Trump blasts case, judge after day 1 of jury deliberations: ‘Nobody knows what the crime is’
Washington clean energy project mired in ‘no man’s land’ amid planning setbacks
(The Center Square) – The Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center generating wind and solar energy south of the Tri-Cities in southeastern Washington was expected to begin construction in 2021. Three years later, the project is still in
Seattle police chief steps down amid department issues
(The Center Square) – Police Chief Adrian Diaz is stepping down from his role as head of the Seattle Police Department amid an increasing number of issues within the department. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the move
Oregon officials urge residents discard mussels harvested near part of WA border
(The Center Square) – A paralytic shellfish poisoning outbreak that made over 20 people sick caused the Oregon Health Authority to urge those who harvested mussels from part of Oregon’s coast since Saturday to throw them away.
Do rooftop solar panels make sense in western Washington?
(The Center Square) – The west side of Washington experiences ample cloud cover and rain, mostly in the winter months, meaning the Evergreen State isn’t the ideal location for the use of solar panels for generating energy.
Over 100 Seattleites speak out against proposed halt of $25.3M in grant funding
(The Center Square) – More than 100 Seattle community members spoke during Tuesday’s city council meeting in opposition of an amendment that would halt $25.3 million for a grant program that helps community-based organizations that are majority
Washington tribes receive millions in state funding for clean energy
(The Center Square) – Washington officials announced Tuesday that the state will send $7.5 million in carbon auction revenue to five tribal initiatives. The funding is a part of the state’s Tribal Clean Energy Grant Program, which,
Spokane approves raises for elected officials despite potential reductions
(The Center Square) – Despite a request to prepare for potential citywide reductions, the City of Spokane’s elected officials will receive salary raises next year amid a nearly $50 million structural deficit. Spokane’s Salary Review Commission approved
Federal appeals court upholds sentence in Jan. 6 case after claims of jury bias
A federal appeals court in Washington upheld the conviction of a former New York City Police Department officer who was charged for his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, after he claimed that he couldn’t get an impartial