Bipartisan bill seeks $100 million for Washington law enforcement hiring
(The Center Square) – The new Republican leader on the state Senate’s Law & Justice Committee has pre-filed a bipartisan bill to dramatically increase the number of law-enforcement officers in Washington communities. “Crime is a growing problem
Columbia instructor resigns after prof who said Oct 7 was ‘awesome’ slated to teach course on ‘Zionism’
Yakima eyes balanced budget by relying on reserves, lowering minimum threshold
(The Center Square) – The Yakima City Council is scheduled to adopt its 2025-26 budget on Monday night, closing a deficit that could’ve reached upwards of $50 million by 2029 if the officials didn’t change course. The
Former Seattle police chief fired following investigation
(The Center Square) – Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has been fired by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell following an investigation into Diaz’s actions while head of the department. Diaz first faced lawsuits alleging grooming and harassment
WA lawmaker introduces bill to make sure 'grabby' vehicle tires remain an option
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker has introduced a bill to preempt potential legislation from Democrats that would require passenger vehicle tires to be low-rolling resistant in the name of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Rep.
Inslee proposes billions in new taxes on way out of office
(The Center Square) – When Gov. Jay Inslee took office in 2013 after stating in the 2012 election race that new taxes weren’t “the right direction”, the state Legislature approved a $38.4 billion for the biennium. With
Spokane eyes tight purse strings ahead of year-end as sales tax revenue struggles
(The Center Square) – The city of Spokane is walking a tightrope as it approaches the end of the fiscal year, with the administration crossing its fingers in hopes of avoiding the fallout of a deficit. The
King County Metro to pass by Seattle location amid violent crime uptick
(The Center Square) – King County Metro has suspended bus service at a Seattle location that is becoming more and more of a public safety concern. As of Monday morning, the bus stops along 12th Avenue South
‘Joe Biden is like, dead’: Biden admin National Security Council Advisor reveals extent of president’s cognitive decline: OMG
Police launch homicide investigation after 3 women are found dead in home in Columbus, Ohio
Per AP News, authorities in Ohio are launching a homicide investigation after three women were found dead inside a Columbus, Ohio, home on Saturday. According to Sgt. James Fuqua, public information officer for Columbus Police. officers were