WATCH: Trump admin moving ahead with dismantling the U.S. Dept. of Education
(The Center Square) - This week, President Donald Trump took another step toward fulfilling his promise to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
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WATCH: Washington’s family caregiver crisis worst in the nation, according to study
(The Center Square) - A new study has revealed a record number of Americans are serving as unpaid caregivers for elderly relatives, and... Read More.
Richland hikes taxes for streets without voter approval, repeals $20 car tab fee
(The Center Square) - The Richland City Council unanimously passed a one-tenth of 1% sales tax hike on Tuesday, without voter approval, to replace... Read More.
WA industry, local government organizations reiterate challenges with EV adoption
(The Center Square) - Recent public comments from various industry and local government organizations to the Department of Ecology on a new... Read More.
Incoming Seattle Schools superintendent to make $425,000 a year
(The Center Square) - Incoming Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner will be compensated $425,000 per year as part of a newly agreed-upon contract... Read More.
Tacoma City Council eyes fixes to landlord law as lawsuit against it proceeds
(The Center Square) - The Tacoma City Council is exploring changes to the voter-approved Landlord Fairness Code Initiative amid an increasingly unstable rental market,... Read More.
WSU review flagged $4M WSDOT study on dam breaching for not meeting expectations
(The Center Square) - Despite President Donald Trump revoking a Biden-era agreement that would have laid out a path to breaching the four lower... Read More.
Seattle mayor-elect’s transition team mixes experience with progressive values
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson's newly-announced transition team includes a mix of city hall veterans, social housing advocates, and community-development leaders.
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Gridlock returns for SR 167 drivers as bridge repairs begin in Pacific
(The Center Square) - Major repairs begin Wednesday night on the northbound State Route 167 bridge over 3rd Avenue Southwest in Pacific, following damage... Read More.
Yakima’s $9M budget hole could upend youth swimming programs across the region
(The Center Square) - Facing a $9 million deficit, the Yakima City Council is considering cuts that could shutter the only indoor pool open... Read More.
