Senate Dems approve bill to change provisions of 'parents' bill of rights' initiative
(The Center Square) – Less than a year after Washington state lawmakers approved a parental rights initiative for those with children enrolled in public schools, majority party Democrats on Wednesday passed a bill out of the Senate
BREAKING: US government ships able to transit Panama Canal without charge fees
Backers, critics debate bill to stop major investors from buying up single-family homes
(The Center Square) – A bill to limit major investors from buying up large numbers of single-family homes got a public hearing in Olympia on Wednesday. Senate Bill 5496, according to a brief summary of the bill,
Construction of final segment of Seattle Waterfront project begins
(The Center Square) – The final segment of Seattle’s waterfront revitalization has started construction six years after the Alaskan Way Viaduct was demolished in early 2019. The Bell Street Improvements project broke ground on Tuesday. The project
Spokane Valley to Councilmember Merkel: See you in court
(The Center Square) – After months of contention, debate and investigations, the Spokane Valley City Council agreed to sue Councilmember Al Merkel on Tuesday to force him to comply with state law. The decision follows more than
Sen. Murray says federal funding freeze is hurting critical projects in WA
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., blasted the administration of President Donald Trump for holding back hundreds of millions of dollars that were allocated to Washington state projects. That’s despite the administration’s rescinding a
I.C.E. arrest in small town Langley, WA sparks mixed reaction
Parents were alerted when I.C.E., Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, arrested an adult in the town of Langley, WA last week. According to KOMO News, the parental alert came from the South Whidbey Island School District because the
Controversial initiative bill gets mixed testimony
(The Center Square) – A Washington state bill that critics say would kill the initiative process got a mixed response during its public hearing, with proponents claiming it would better secure the election process and opponents arguing