Have a safe trip: Olympia decriminalizes possession of psychedelics
(The Center Square) – The Olympia City Council unanimously passed a resolution that decriminalizes the possession of psychedelics, including psilocybin mushrooms. The resolution does not permit driving while under the influence of psychedelics and it does not
Spokane approves $3.8 million for housing center before finalizing location
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane approved a $3.85 million contract on Monday for its proposed Housing Navigation Center; however, it still needs to finalize a location to put the service. Spokane issued a Request
New school year brings changes for WA schools under Biden Title IX Final Rule
(The Center Square) – With the new school year right around the corner, Washington’s 295 public school districts are busy trying to figure out how to comply with the recently implemented Final Rule changes to Title IX,
Washington worker fighting to leave state's largest union
(The Center Square) – A Washington state worker trying to opt out of her union, had to get help from a national organization for advice on standing up to leadership. The worker, represented by the Washington Federation
Seattle City Council halves youth mental health services budget amid deficit
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council rejected City Councilmember Tammy Morales’ attempt to increase funding for youth mental health services from $10 million to $20 million as part of the 2024 supplemental budget. The 2024
Spokanites speak out against city council expanding homeless camping restrictions
(The Center Square) – As Spokane’s elected officials struggle to find common ground over homelessness, their constituents testified during Monday’s city council meeting over legislation expanding camping prohibitions. Last November, nearly 75% of voters favored Proposition 1,
Washington state ‘increasingly at risk’ for rolling blackouts
(The Center Square) – A proposed battery energy storage system near Goldendale under consideration by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council would, if ultimately approved by Gov. Jay Inslee, be able to provide 200,000 homes with electricity
Disney tries to get wrongful death lawsuit tossed because widower had Disney+ subscription
United Auto Workers file charges against Donald Trump, Elon Musk for intimidating workers
Officials for the United Automobile Workers (“UAW”) Union said on Tuesday it has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over attempts to threaten and intimidate
5 people diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in New Hampshire
State health officials confirmed that five people have developed Legionnaires’ disease following possible exposure to contaminated water droplets from a cooling tower in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire. Authorities warned residents of Lincoln, New Hampshire, to monitor themselves