Seattle DEA offers new details on local bust of multi-state drug trafficking ring
(The Center Square) – New details have come out into last week’s nationwide takedown of a Washington state-based drug trafficking and money laundering enterprise with ties to a prominent Seattle-area Boys & Girls Clubs activist. As previously
Spokane opens homeless center months after approving $3.85M contract without location
(The Center Square) – Spokane announced the launch of a homeless navigation center on Friday, two months after the city approved a $3.85 million contract for the project without a finalized location. Mayor Lisa Brown initially announced
Seattle mayor signs off on new surveillance technology to improve public safety
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed off on two bills that implement a crime prevention technology pilot program to provide the Seattle Police Department relief and ensure safety on city streets. The pilot
New estimates reduce Spokane’s deficit to $7.9M, increases to $18.3M by end of 2026
(The Center Square) – Spokane officials provided a budget update on Thursday, noting that the anticipated deficit heading into next year is now down to about $8 million. Chief Financial Officer Matt Boston ran the city council
Panelists on TVW program make case for, against repealing capital gains tax
(The Center Square) – Former Google engineer Vijay Boyapati and Dr. Stephan Blanford, executive director of the advocacy group Children’s Alliance, clashed on Initiative 2109 to repeal Washington state’s capital gains tax during a panel interview on
Seattle schools to announce school closures this month; staff cuts to come after
(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools will reveal five schools up for closure later this month, with the district exploring future staff cuts to address a continuing $100 million budget deficit next year. Seattle Public Schools
Convicted rapist now charged with pimping, prostituting women in Seattle
Next week, Seattle restores a law aimed at discouraging the congregation of prostitutes on North Aurora Avenue. On September 18th, the Seattle City Council restored an ordinance that was repealed by the City Council in 2020 as