WATCH: Seattle hikes building fees 18%; developers say it will worsen housing crunch
(The Center Square) - Seattle will raise construction and permitting fees by 18% next year to plug budget gaps and avoid staffing cuts, a... Read More.
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Annual survey shows drop in Thanksgiving dinner costs for 2025
(The Center Square) - For the third consecutive year, Washingtonians will pay less for this year's Thanksgiving dinner than they did the previous year,... Read More.
Dozens of Spokane Valley residents call for elected official’s resignation
(The Center Square) - Dozens of people condemned Spokane Valley Councilmember Jessica Yaeger on Tuesday after she posted to social media that she is... Read More.
Girmay Zahilay sworn in as new King County executive
(The Center Square) - On Tuesday, Girmay Zahilay, 38, was sworn in as King County executive, making him the youngest person to ever hold... Read More.
WATCH: Washington state in or near a recession, according to Moody’s Analytics
(The Center Square) - A recent report from Moody's Analytics includes Washington among 22 states in or near a recession, leading some... Read More.
Olympic Pipeline partially restarted after testing found no leak in one segment
(The Center Square) - The Olympic Pipeline has partially restarted after BP tested the pipeline on Monday.
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Mosqueda announces she’s seeking a second term on King County Council
(The Center Square) - King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda has announced her reelection campaign for the District 8 seat, highlighting her support for progressive... Read More.
Spokane amends ‘algorithmic rent setting’ proposal as feds settle with RealPage
(The Center Square) - After loosening the penalties, the Spokane City Council deferred a vote on Monday that could ban landlords from using "algorithmic... Read More.
AG Brown launches 45th lawsuit against Trump over changes to homelessness grants
(The Center Square) - Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has launched his 45th lawsuit so far against the Trump administration in response... Read More.
Spokane fills $13M deficit by raising taxes, cutting personnel
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council filled a $13 million deficit on Monday after approving a new 12% parking tax and a... Read More.
