Let's Go Washington files complaint with PDC alleging Inslee admin bribes
(The Center Square) – The organization behind Initiative 2117 to repeal the Climate Commitment Act and end carbon auctions in Washington state has filed a complaint with the Public Disclosure Commission against the administration of Gov. Jay
Spokane police ombuds calls out media over misinformation about officer’s firing
(The Center Square) – Spokane Police Ombuds Bart Logue took time on Tuesday to correct a slew of misinformation circulating in recent articles that suggest a police officer was fired because of a political sticker. His correction
Seattle Police to stop responding to alarm calls amid depleted resources
(The Center Square) – Starting next month, the Seattle Police Department will not dispatch officers to calls from alarm companies unless there is enough evidence of a person attempting to break into property. Interim Seattle Police Chief
Spokane Valley officials didn't disclose info capable of saving residents $400K
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley is negotiating a new solid waste contract. Internal emails show that residents could save roughly $400,000 by using Spokane County’s service instead. The Valley’s current contract with Sunshine Disposal & Recycling
WA’s retail cannabis industry could benefit from fed reclassification of marijuana
(The Center Square) – As the U.S. government inches closer to reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, cannabis industry leaders in Washington state are excited about the possibility of relaxed federal regulation. Earlier this year, the
Critics say I-2117 is a jobs killer; supporters challenge that claim
(The Center Square) – Opponents of Initiative 2117 to repeal the Climate Commitment Act and its carbon tax claim the measure would cost Washingtonians an estimated 45,000 high-wage jobs. That’s according to a recently released study by
Seattle mayor's proposed budget closes $250M gap through layoffs and payroll tax
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2025-2026 biennium budget proposal that closes a $250 million general fund gap through staff layoffs and a reliance on the city’s payroll expense tax. Harrell’s budget cuts
President Biden delivers farewell address to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly
President Joe Biden called on nations to band together amid the conflict in the Middle East, the Russia/Ukraine war, and growing global concerns about China during his last speech as president before the United Nations General Assembly
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy expected to miss 6-8 weeks after groin surgery
Sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday that New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy will require groin surgery that is expected to sideline him for 6-8 weeks. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo: “#Saints Pro Bowl C Erik
Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis during congressional hearing
Former NFL QB Brett Favre revealed during his testimony at a congressional hearing on federal welfare reform on Tuesday that he was “recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease”. Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes deterioration in the