Washington state crime data not good compared to national average
(The Center Square) – The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is sounding the alarm about new statistics from the FBI concerning crime data. When comparing Washington state to the national average, murders are 408% higher,
Spokane County projects 1% sales tax growth for 2025, failing to reach 2024 goal
(The Center Square) – Spokane County held its first roundtable on Tuesday regarding the 2025 preliminary budget, delving into revenue projections for next year amid shortfalls that might raise some eyebrows. Randy Bischoff, senior director of Finance
Looming cuts to King County Assessor’s Office could lead to workload breaking point
(The Center Square) – The King County Assessor’s Office is seeing cuts as part of the county’s proposed 2025 budget, further exasperating the office’s workload, which could impact taxpayers. The King County Assessor’s Office’s 2025 budget could
Spokane Valley opts not to provide councilmember an attorney at taxpayers expense
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Valley City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday not to provide Councilmember Al Merkel with legal representation amid his appeal to an investigation brought on by his peers. The city announced earlier
Bellevue’s homeless Safe Parking program expected to continue beyond pilot year
(The Center Square) – Bellevue’s Safe Parking program for homeless families is likely to be extended into 2025 and 2026. The pilot program provides a parking area that is off-street for homeless people living in their vehicles.
Campaign finance violations leveled against Let's Go Washington
(The Center Square) – Washington state’s Public Disclosure Commission, at the behest of several progressive groups opposed to ballot initiatives to be decided in November, has accused voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington of allegedly violating campaign
WA election for Lands Commissioner comes down to 80,000 acres of trust land
The 2024 election for Washington Public Lands Commissioner comes down to 80,000 acres, says Republican candidate, Jaime Herrera Beutler, in an interview with KVI host John Carlson. Herrera Beutler says the purpose of public lands is to
Melania Trump speaks out, saying ‘it’s a miracle my husband survived 2 assassination attempts’
Kamala Harris campaign office in Arizona damaged by gunfire
Police in Tempe, Arizona are investigating a gunfire incident in an office used by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign that was shot at, just days before Harris is scheduled to visit Arizona as she campaigns for president.
Suspect detained after two are injured from explosion at California courthouse
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday morning that a suspect has been detained after two people suffered non-life threatening injuries from an explosion that was intentionally set off at a Santa Maria courthouse. Raquel Zick,