WATCH: Lawmakers ask WA to ‘show your work’ in lawsuit over failure to release climate data
(The Center Square) - In early October, a lawsuit was filed in Thurston County Superior Court by a pair of state lawmakers and a... Read More.
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Ongoing tariff dispute could imperil WA’s $29B annual trade relationship with Canada
(The Center Square) - Stalled trade talks between the U.S. and Canada could negatively impact Washington state's $29 billion annual trade relationship with its... Read More.
‘Getting ready to play defense’: WA Republicans say tax hikes are likely in 2026
(The Center Square) - Facing a "fiscal cliff," the Spokane Valley City Council voiced concerns about the Legislature's ongoing deficit with state lawmakers on... Read More.
With federal cuts ahead, King County Council adopts $20B budget for 2026-27
(The Center Square) - The King County Council unanimously approved its 2026-27 budget on Tuesday night, with increased taxes to offset federal funding cuts... Read More.
WSBA investigated then-AG Bob Ferguson over 2023 lawsuit resulting in $3 million settlement
(The Center Square) -Washington State Bar Association investigated Gov. Bob Ferguson when he was attorney general in 2023 for his office's handling of a... Read More.
Dem sweep is reshaping Newcastle’s council; GOP faults low conservative turnout
(The Center Square) - In the small suburban city of Newcastle, a Democratic wave has reshaped the seven-member city council ahead of looming 2027... Read More.
Pasco may put sales tax hike on February ballot to fund transportation spending
(The Center Square) - Faced with two options - fund transportation spending by implementing a $20 car tab fee or raising taxes - the... Read More.
WATCH: Auburn hikes sales tax without public vote to fund criminal justice
(The Center Square) - Auburn is the latest Washington state city to take advantage of a new state law allowing cities and... Read More.
Spokane defers vote on 12% parking tax after pushing effective date to April
(The Center Square) - Facing backlash from local businesses, the Spokane City Council deferred a vote on Monday over a 12% parking tax proposal... Read More.
Trump again floats moving Seattle FIFA matches, calls mayor-elect a ‘communist’
(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump has again threatened to move FIFA 2026 World Cup matches out of Seattle, this time referencing Mayor-elect... Read More.
