Thousands flee as fire engulfs California’s Pacific Palisades, state of emergency declared
Critic: Dept. of Ecology releasing 'out of date' emissions data on climate goals
(The Center Square) – Newly released emissions data from the Washington State Department of Ecology shows the state is behind on climate goals set by the administration of outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee. According to a Monday news
Spokane Fire Department reports 'busiest year ever' amid rising calls, overdoses
(The Center Square) – Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg told the city council on Monday that 2024 was her department’s “busiest year ever” as call volumes, structure fires and overdose deaths all increased. The Spokane Fire Department
Seattle City Council chair wants to continue focus on public safety in 2025
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Council Chair Sara Nelson says there’s more work to be done on public safety even after more than 10 related bills were passed in 2024. In the first year of the
Spokane arrests increase nearly 20% as overdose deaths rise 45% countywide
(The Center Square) – Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall announced Monday that while calls for service dropped by less than 1% over 2024, arrests increased nearly 20%, with reports of unlawful camping up by 145%. The Spokane
Seattle school tutor charged for alleged rape of student
(The Center Square) – A program manager for the nonprofit organization City Year who worked with Seattle Public Schools students is being investigated for the alleged rape of a child off-campus. Gregory Ward was arrested on Monday
GOP lawmaker pitches portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools
(The Center Square) – Washington state Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, has introduced legislation to create scholarships for students via Education Savings Accounts, commonly called ESAs. House Bill 1140, co-sponsored by Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, would specifically fund
Biden moves to ban around 40% of new tankless water heaters by 2029: report
More Americans consider themselves Republicans than Democrats for first time since polling began
Two new exit polls show there are more Republicans in the U.S. now than Democrats and KVI morning show host John Carlson says it shows voters are “taking a walk” on Democratic Party. To hear Carlson’s analysis