King County to spend $107M to expand green spaces and enhance conservation
(The Center Square) – The King County Council has approved $107 million in funding for 53 conservation projects across the county as part of ongoing efforts to combat climate change. This major funding boost, announced by King
Regional dispatch network boots city of Spokane, citing 'fundamental distrust'
(The Center Square) – Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced a decision on Thursday to end discussions with the city of Spokane, requiring the municipality to implement a dispatch system outside of the network. While the Spokane Fire
Proposed legislation would toughen penalties for 'chop shop' operators
(The Center Square) – Washington state Rep. Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, is backing House Bill 1086 aimed at cracking down on “chop shops,” illegal operations that disassemble stolen automobiles for the purpose of selling them as parts.
Washington hate crime bill advances through House committee
(The Center Square) – A Washington House committee voted to advance a bill that would broaden the definition of a hate crime in the state, and remarks by a ranking committee members indicate it could include non-violent
Republicans ready to work with Gov. Ferguson but skeptical of the Democrats' support
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature’s Republican leadership found itself at a loss for words during a Wednesday press conference following Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address. House Minority Leader Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, opened the
Green Hill whistleblower warns the inmates could ‘take over the facility’
(The Center Square) – A Washington Republican lawmaker has introduced a series of bills intended to curb what he views as systemic issues with the state’s juvenile justice system, particularly Green Hill School located in Lewis County.
Bellingham City Council passes measure to boost housing by ending parking minimums
(The Center Square) – The Bellingham City Council has approved an interim ordinance that eliminates Bellingham’s minimum parking requirements. The new ordinance will allow developers to build more residential units as part of the city’s plan to
First major showdown of WA Legislative session: “rent stabilization”
The first major showdown in the 2025 Olympia Legislative session will be over housing affordability and “rent control”, says KVI morning show host, John Carlson. Real estate developer in Bellevue, Kevin Wallace, joined Carlson to talk about