Spokane proposes shift to biennial budget
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering shifting its budget approach toward a two-year model after Mayor Lisa Brown announced a proposal on Thursday that would start the biennial process next year. The proposed change coincides with
Lawyer for WSDOT whistleblower fires back in response to 'motion to dismiss'
(The Center Square) – The legal team representing a former Washington State Department of Transportation employee who filed a whistleblower complaint against WSDOT and the Governor’s Office of Financial Management, is responding to a request to dismiss
Search for next Seattle police chief is underway
(The Center Square) – Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has resigned from his position, with former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr taking over temporarily as the search for a permanent police chief is underway. According to Seattle
Spokane’s elected officials might not receive raises next year after all
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane could face potential litigation if it moves forward with raises that its Salary Review Commission improperly approved for the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday. The Commission adjourned its
Seattle and Tacoma ports receive $54.1M as part of unlocked federal funding
(The Center Square) – The Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma are receiving a combined $54.1 million as part of newly unlocked federal funding. U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash. announced that she was able to secure
New protections for Washington warehouse workers take effect soon
(The Center Square) – New protections for warehouse workers will take effect in Washington, but opponents of the law change call it unnecessary and duplicative to protections already in place. Proponents of the measure, which takes effect
Biden campaign HQ erupted in cheers after Trump guilty verdict: report
Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 counts in ‘hush money’ criminal trial
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts by the jury in his “hush money” trial in New York on Thursday, making him the first former president in U.S. history to be convicted of
Actor Nick Pasqual arrested at U.S.-Mexico border after stabbing of estranged girlfriend
Actor Nick Pasqual has been arrested and charged with stabbing his estranged girlfriend. According to prosecutors, Pasqual, 34, allegedly attempted to kill his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her multiple times on May 23 at her home in the
Actor Nick Pasqual arrested at U.S.-Mexico border after stabbing of estranged girlfriend
Actor Nick Pasqual has been arrested and charged with stabbing his estranged girlfriend. According to prosecutors, Pasqual, 34, allegedly attempted to kill his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her multiple times on May 23 at her home in the