‘Unwelcome and unwanted’: Property owners call on council to reject ‘punitive tax’
(The Center Square) - The Spokane Building Owners and Managers Association sent a letter to the city council and the mayor on Wednesday, pleading... Read More.
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WATCH: ‘Seattle will be fine’: Bruce Harrell concedes with humor after tight race
(The Center Square) - Bruce Harrell - Seattle's 57th mayor - announced that he is officially conceding the 2025 mayoral contest, acknowledging defeat to... Read More.
Report: WA businesses cite taxes as top concern, majority pass costs onto consumer
(The Center Square) - A recent survey found that 65% of employers now report taxes as their biggest concern following the largest increase in... Read More.
Olympia voters reject $20 minimum wage; similar Tacoma measure held up in court
(The Center Square) - Olympia's Proposition 1 to raise the city's minimum wage to $20 an hour and provide some new worker protections was... Read More.
Yakima braces for possible $6M public safety cut after voters reject proposed tax hike
(The Center Square) - The city of Yakima is scrambling for options to avoid $6 million in cuts to public safety after voters rejected... Read More.
King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay lays out early-term priorities
(The Center Square) - King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay's 60-day transition will focus on government efficiency, homelessness, and affordability ahead of his Nov. 25... Read More.
WATCH: Questions about solvency, union membership remain regarding WA Cares
(The Center Square) - Next year will be the first time that some Washingtonians who have paid into WA Cares can receive benefits.
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Ballmer Group announces up to $1.7 billion for early education programs in WA
(The Center Square) - Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a huge philanthropic commitment to the state's Early Childhood Education and Assessment... Read More.
Katie Wilson elected next mayor of Seattle
(The Center Square) - Katie Wilson will be Seattle's next mayor, having garnered a mathematically-insurmountable lead over Mayor Bruce Harrell, according to the latest... Read More.
Spokane buying $3K worth of taxpayer-funded gym equipment for city employees
(The Center Square) - The city of Spokane is seeking bids for around $3,000 worth of gym equipment.
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