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Washington state GOP files legal challenge to lands commissioner recount results
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Republican Party is officially challenging the results of the primary results in the race for state lands commissioner. The Office of the Secretary of State certified results of a hand
WA OSPI candidates weigh in on school safety in wake of Georgia school shooting
(The Center Square) – In the wake of Wednesday’s school shooting in Georgia that left four dead, The Center Square reached out to the two candidates for the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for their
Spokane County needs to cut over $15 million to balance 2025 general fund budget
(The Center Square) – Spokane County rolled out its 2025 preliminary general fund budget on Tuesday. The general fund is typically the most flexible account and gives a better insight into the county’s finances. The other funds
Snohomish County executive announces $3B two-year budget with no planned layoffs
(The Center Square) – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has announced his proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget that avoids layoffs under tight financial circumstances. The proposed budget totals $3 billion over the next two years, with the proposed
Report: Washington ranks fifth in the nation for food stamp theft reimbursement
(The Center Square) – Washington state ranks No. 5 in the nation for stolen food stamp benefits that have been replaced by the federal government as part of a program aimed at offsetting the impact of electronic
Spokane mayor says budget deficit cut to $14 million, proposes two additional measures
(The Center Square) – As Spokane continues to grapple with its structural budget gap, the city now says the deficit stands at $14 million after a series of cuts and new contracts. Mayor Lisa Brown proposed two
Seattle monorail fares may jump to $4 in 2025
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s historic monorail will potentially see fares increase up to $4 at the start of 2025. The proposed fare increases include one-way adult fares jumping from $3.50 to $4; fares for youth up
WA GOP injects doubt into integrity of lands commissioner primary recount
(The Center Square) – Washington state’s Republican leadership is raising questions about the final result in the primary election for commissioner of public lands. On Wednesday the the Office of the Secretary of State certified the results