Spokane County sales tax growth lulls at 1% after averaging 4% for over 20 years
(The Center Square) – The new year is here, but municipalities still need to finish collecting taxes from the last one. Spokane County is no exception, with sales tax revenue still 1.4% behind initial projections. Municipalities typically
Bellingham explores $10 increase in registration fees for landlords
(The Center Square) – Landlords in Bellingham could potentially see further increases to registration fees as the city council is considering hiking said fees to help fund enforcement of renters’ rights. The city council is seeking laws
Seattle city council member concerned over comprehensive plan update process
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera is concerned that the city’s Office of Planning and Community Development is rushing its comprehensive plan update with a lack of transparency regarding the process. A city’s comprehensive
BREAKING: McDonald’s to abandon diversity ‘goals’ in hiring, to stop participating in woke non-profit’s ‘Corporate Equality Index’
Biden, Garland insist Americans need to remember J6—nearly 1,600 have been prosecuted
Spokane Mayor celebrates first year as council minority calls for accountability
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown celebrated her administration’s first year in office on Thursday, touting a list of accomplishments after a trying 12 months. Brown previously served in both chambers of the Legislature, including
Washington bill clarifies facility siting for 'Holy Grail' of energy
(The Center Square) – A Washington bill pre-filed for the 2025 legislative session would add fusion energy centers as among facilities that can receive site certification by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council. Sponsored by Rep. Clyde