Seattle and King County fund organization that staged I-5 traffic jam protest
(The Center Square) – Commuters on Interstate 5 in the Seattle area recently dealt with a traffic jam that was not caused by a motor vehicle accident, but rather a staged protest by a Seattle- and King
Billionaire-backed Defend Washington targets millionaire behind three initiatives
(The Center Square) – Opponents of three initiatives on the ballot this November are targeting the man behind the unprecedented movement that got six initiatives to the Washington State Legislature. Hedge fund manager Brian Heywood, the man
Seattle police used more than $350K in overtime to cover pro-Palestinian protests
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department is continuing to exceed its overtime budget as a result of its staffing crisis, including more than $350,000 in overtime costs to cover pro-Palestinian protests in Seattle over 51
State program spends $1 million to get 37 ‘disadvantaged’ people drivers licenses
(The Center Square) – A program set up in King County through the state Department of Licensing and funded by the state Legislature has spent nearly $1 million teaching “disadvantaged” women to drive, with just 37 women
Spokane to adopt list of 2024-25 federal priorities
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane is expected to adopt a list of federal legislative priorities for the next two years tonight, emphasizing a need for housing, essential infrastructure and economic growth. Local law requires
Washington Democratic congressman calls on Biden to drop out of race
(The Center Square) – Washington Congressman Adam Smith has joined other Democratic lawmakers across the country calling for President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race due to concerns about his health. In a statement,
New WA law gives green light to more red light and speed zone cameras
(The Center Square) – Washington drivers may soon see a lot more red light cameras and other automated enforcement cameras across the state, thanks to a law that took effect last month. The law makes it possible
Spokane mayor replaces proposed community safety levy with new sales tax
(The Center Square) – After pulling her $40 million Community Safety Levy, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown is back with a new initiative, a one-tenth of 1% sales tax intended to bridge some of the city’s $50 million
Councilmember Merkel decries Spokane Valley Council 'taking a summer vacation'
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel issued a press release on Friday condemning the local government’s inefficiencies after canceling an eighth public meeting in 2024. The Valley canceled its first city council meeting for