BREAKING: JD Vance schools Tim Walz on Kamala’s foreign policy disasters, Trump’s big wins
WA, OR considering tolls for Interstate Bridge that will connect the two states
(The Center Square) – The Joint Washington State and Oregon Transportation Commissions met Tuesday in Vancouver, Wash., to discuss and adopt toll recommendations for the yet-to-be-built Interstate Bridge Replacement project that connects Washington and Oregon. It began
Grocery definitions to play key role in Kroger-Albertsons merger case
(The Center Square) – A ruling in the Kroger-Albertsons merger case will hinge on how U.S. District Court Judge for Oregon Adrienne Nelson interprets a 1980s-era definition of the grocery industry in the 21st-century marketplace. Post-hearing memoranda
Detention Services makes $66.1M budget ask amid 40% overcapacity in Spokane jail
(The Center Square) – As Spokane County inches toward completing its 2025 budget amid competing tax proposals and revenue shortfalls, Detention Services presented its $66.1 million proposal on Monday. The budget request follows directives from the Board
Pierce County rural areas to see improved internet through $12M project
(The Center Square) – Pierce County has announced a public-private partnership that will use more than $7 million in federal funds to boost internet access in the region’s most rural areas. The public-private partnership totals $12.1 million,
Proposed Seattle police budget increases 16% with overtime funding adjusted
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department’s proposed 2025-2026 budget is bigger, but includes changes to account for officers’ high use of overtime. The Seattle Police Department’s 2025 proposed budget is set at $457.9 million, a
Eastern Washington growers, ranchers not satisfied with gray wolf predation rules
(The Center Square) – Members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met over three days last week in Spokane to discuss a number of topics, but concerns over gray wolf predation dominated comments from the public.
State, fed plan to transport nuclear waste through Spokane meets more opposition
(The Center Square) – As Spokane attempts to get more answers regarding a plan that could send liquid radioactive waste through the city, Councilmember Michael Cathcart sent a letter voicing his opposition. While the letter is dated
Trial date set in WSDOT gas price whistleblower lawsuit
(The Center Square) – A trial date has been set in a lawsuit involving former Washington State Department of Transportation economist Scott Smith’s claim that he faced hostility and retaliation for refusing to keep quiet about his
Kamala Harris “broke the economy” with tie-breaking Senate vote, says Congressman
Intense politics on a New York City morning radio show interview regarding the Presidential campaign of Vice-President, Kamala Harris, and her culpability in the 2021-2023 inflation spike on American consumers. U.S. Congressman, Byron Donalds (R-FL19), speaking on