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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