BREAKING: Trump’s pick to head FBI Kash Patel targeted in an Iranian hack: report
Spokane attempts to delay land transfer as developer eyes 1K homes in Latah Valley
(The Center Square) – In the midst of a housing shortage, the Spokane City Council asked the state to delay a 160-acre land exchange on Monday as a Redmond-based development company hopes to build upwards of 1,000
Incoming Pierce County executive says housing costs, homelessness top priorities
(The Center Square) – Pierce County Executive-elect Ryan Mello announced his agenda for 2025, including plans to increase the region’s affordable housing capacity and reduce homelessness. Mello was elected as the new Pierce County executive last month
Parents and youth advocates call out Inslee’s planned juvenile rehab facility
(The Center Square) – Families of incarcerated youth and juvenile justice advocates are speaking out against Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee’s recent announcement regarding plans for a new juvenile rehabilitation center. Last week, Inslee announced a proposal
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Washington State Productivity Board members question if, how the program works
(The Center Square) – Nearly a year after the relaunch of the Washington State Productivity Board, 97 state employees have submitted suggestions for streamlining government efficiency in state agencies. The productivity board encourages all state employees to
Building code council resists emergency adoption related to natural gas initiative
(The Center Square) – Initiative 2066, ensuring natural gas remains an energy choice in Washington state, will take effect on Thursday. Voters approved I-2066 on Nov. 5. Despite the fast-approaching deadline, members of the Washington State Building
Minority members say progressive Spokane Council majority rules silence dissent
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is gearing up to adopt its annual rules of procedure for 2025, raising the threshold for advancing legislation while potentially limiting a minority member’s attendance. The process is routine,
Gov. Inslee imposes spending freeze to deal with $10B-$12B operating budget gap
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is calling for a freeze on hiring, services contracts, goods and equipment purchases, and travel to deal with a projected operating budget shortfall between $10 billion and $12
Man wielding chainsaw at Illinois senior-living facility is fatally shot by police
State and local law enforcement confirmed that a man wielding a chainsaw inside a senior-living facility in St. Charles, Illinois, was shot and killed by police early Sunday. Officers and residents of the assisted-living facility were treated