Bill dubbed by critics as the 'initiative killer' passed out of Senate committee
(The Center Square) – Washington Democrats on Tuesday passed a bill out of the Senate Government, Tribal Relations and Elections Committee, dubbed by critics to be the “initiative killer.” SB 5382, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle,
Seattle mayor warns of potential revenue impacts from Trump administration
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his 2025 state of the city address, warning of potential revenue impacts from President Donald Trump’s administration. Harrell did not mince words during his speech Tuesday, stating his
BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Committee advances Kash Patel as FBI director, will face vote in closed Senate executive session
Sound Transit CEO candidate details remain confidential amid calls to publicize names
(The Center Square) – The Seattle area’s public transit agency is keeping candidate details confidential amid its search for its next permanent CEO, but transit advocates are calling for a transparent and public-involved process. Sound Transit narrowed
House passes hate crime bill amid concerns over ‘absolute freedom of conscience’
(The Center Square) – The Washington House has passed a revised version of a bill that would expand the state’s definition of a hate crime, though concerns were raised by some lawmakers despite amendments adding clarity to
Spokane advocates march at dawn, demand action against homelessness crisis
(The Center Square) – While some celebrated by sleeping in, more than a dozen Spokanites woke up on Presidents Day to march for change in the face of homelessness. In their “call for urgency,” the advocates set
WA officials: Lessons to be learned from California’s high speed rail ‘disaster’
(The Center Square) – As California’s high speed rail project lays its first tracks after spending billions of dollars since 2006, Washington officials are already looking at lessons to be learned on how to avoid a similar
NEW: Black queer woman to play Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar musical at Hollywood Bowl
Trump administration fires hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration employees
The Trump administration fired hundreds of employees with the Federal Aviation Administration over the weekend. The FAA has about 50,000 employees and is the largest division of the Department of Transportation. The firings come after President Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Saudi Arabia for talks on wars in Ukraine, Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday in the hopes of undergoing negotiations over wars in Ukraine and Gaza, without any participation from European leaders or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rubio was expected