Bellingham to halt interim parking requirement despite doubts from council members
(The Center Square) – A majority of the Bellingham City Council approved an interim ordinance to eliminate minimum parking requirements for developers in order to boost housing capacity, but some voiced their doubts that it will find
U.S. Treasury: Thurston County must return up to $667,990 in fraudulent rent aid
(The Center Square) – The federal government has demanded Thurston County repay up to $667,990 in fraudulent rental assistance payments doled out during the COVID-19 pandemic. That figure comes from 36 cases of suspected fraud the county
Seattle to raise fees for public pools and facilities to offset salary increases
(The Center Square) – Seattle residents that utilize the city’s public pools, gyms and athletic centers will see fee increases next year to help offset salary increases. On Jan. 1, 2025, Seattle Parks and Recreation services will
Spokane eyes mental health ER to act as 'third place' between jail and hospital
(The Center Square) – The city of Spokane is considering whether a mental health emergency room could bridge the gap between jail and the typical ER for individuals with addiction and mental health issues. City officials highlighted
Op-Ed: Washington state's budget nightmare is its own fault
State legislators in Washington state have a big budget challenge ahead of them. If they want to know why, they should look in the mirror. When the Evergreen State’s legislative session opens next month, lawmakers will be
BREAKING: Jagmeet Singh calls on Trudeau to resign, falls short of committing to vote against Liberal government in non-confidence motion
Washington could rely on other states for almost half its energy by 2050
(The Center Square) – Washington currently exports excess energy it produces to other states, but the tables could turn and have it dependent on other states for almost half of its electricity by 2050 due to a
Syrian man ‘freed’ by CNN reporters from notorious prison is Assad regime henchman: report
ABC News to pay $15 million in settlement of President-elect Trump’s defamation lawsuit
ABC News will pay $15 million in settlement of President-elect Donald Trump defamation suit against the network and news anchor George Stephanopoulos. The network will contribute $15 million to Trump’s presidential foundation and museum to settle the
Homeland Security Sec’y addresses aerial drones causing concern among East Coast residents
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the federal government is taking action to address the aerial drones that have prompted concern among residents in the NY/NJ area. There have been numerous reports of drone activity along the