Pierce County struggles to find city partner for homeless stability site
(The Center Square) – Pierce County is struggling to find a low-barrier homeless stability site outside the City of Tacoma. According to the county, there are currently 1,318 units of shelter and 1,726 beds in various locations
Mired in red tape, $20 billion legal cannabis industry seeks government help
(The Center Square) – The marijuana industry is thriving. Last year the $21 billion industry grew by over 5%, faster than the U.S. economy as a whole. At the same time, states from California to Massachusetts have
Burien police chief resigns; becomes chief in neighboring city
(The Center Square) – Burien Police Chief Ted Boe is resigning from his position and transitioning to become the police chief for the neighboring city of Des Moines as Burien’s relationship with its police provider remains distant.
Court to hear legal challenge to new WA Parents Bill of Rights next week
(The Center Square) – A King County Superior Court judge will next week hear arguments in a lawsuit over the new parent’s bill of rights, adopted by lawmakers from citizen initiative I-2081. The new law gives parents,
COPS reality show may film in Spokane County in exchange for free promotion
(The Center Square) – Langley Productions, the company behind the infamous reality show Cops, wants to start filming in Spokane County next month in exchange for promoting the Sheriff’s recruiting efforts. The production company filmed in Spokane
Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate steady and unchanged
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced in a statement that was keeping its key interest rates steady, stating that it projects just one interest rate cut is possible before year’s end. The central bank said economic activity
House Republicans vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress
On Wednesday afternoon, House Republicans on voted on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur on
Celtics take 3-0 lead in NBA Finals after win against Mavericks 106-99
The Boston Celtics have taken a 3-0 series lead after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. The
Legendary Lakers player, NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West dies at age 86
Los Angeles Lakers legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West has died at the age of 86. The Los Angeles Clippers, whom West had been a board member and consultant since 2017, announced Wednesday that he
Billy Ray Cyrus seeking annulment from estranged wife Firerose after 7 months of marriage
As first reported by TMZ, Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for divorce and is seeking an annulment from his third wife Firerose after seven months of marriage. PEOPLE reported that the 62-year-old Cyrus filed for divorce from