Spokane COPS may close shop after over three decades due to lack of funding
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Police Department isn’t the only agency patrolling Spokane, but after nearly 32 years, the nonprofit helping out around town might have to close its doors for good. Spokane Community Oriented Policing
Candidate scramble for 2025 King County executive race begins
(The Center Square) – King County Executive Dow Constantine’s recent announcement that he will not be seeking reelection next year means the contest to succeed him is already underway. King County Assessor John Wilson announced his campaign
Recount expected in Washington state's tight 18th LD Senate race
(The Center Square) – Nearly two weeks after the Nov. 5 general election, staff at the Clark County Auditor’s Office are gearing up for a recount in a race that will determine whether or not Democrats expand
Seattle mayor expands downtown public safety emphasis team following crime spike
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has issued an executive order focusing on public safety amid a recent spike in cases of violent crime in residential neighborhoods. Harrell’s Friday executive order establishes an expanded use
WSU raises tuition as enrollment declines
(The Center Square) – The Washington State University Board of Regents voted Friday to raise tuition by the maximum amount next school year as enrollment has declined roughly 20% since the pandemic. While freshmen enrollment saw slight
Trump dance takes the NFL by storm as players celebrate their wins
Trump defense sec’y pick Pete Hegseth confirms paying settlement to sexual assault accuser
The attorney for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth — President-elect Donald Trump’s candidate for defense secretary — confirmed to NBC News on Sunday that Hegseth paid a woman an undisclosed amount after she accused him of
Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplies by U.S. in Russia
Officials confirmed that President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to lift restrictions to allow the use of U.S.-provided long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory. The easing of restrictions would allow Kyiv to use the Army
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fined $35K by NBA for flipping middle finger at crowd at Kings game
NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars announced on Sunday that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court. Late in the first quarter during the Timberwolves’ 130-126
NBA fines Hornets’ LaMelo Ball $100,000 for using anti-gay term during post-game interview
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been fined $100,000 for an “offensive and derogatory comment” he made during an on-court interview after the Hornets’ 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. This is the first