WATCH: Ecology says record rainfall, heavy mountain snow may not prevent drought
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Department of Ecology said this week that record rainfall and recent heavy snowfall in the mountains may... Read More.
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WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps
(The Center Square) - Democratic lawmakers in Washington state on Tuesday pre-filed legislation for mid-decade redistricting. The proposal is part of a broader national... Read More.
Yakima council considering another tax hike following narrow rejection last fall
(The Center Square) - Despite just closing a $9 million deficit after voters narrowly rejected a property tax hike, the Yakima City Council is... Read More.
Tacoma City Council approves 0.1% sales tax increase to avoid public safety cuts
(The Center Square) - The Tacoma City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a sales tax increase to fund public safety and help address... Read More.
Ecology confirms Commerce ‘significantly inflated’ CCA emissions reductions
(The Center Square) - The state Department of Ecology has admitted that a recent report on carbon emission reductions through projects financed by the... Read More.
Seattle City Council swears in Foster, Rinck as progressive bloc grows in 2026
(The Center Square) - Returning Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and newly elected Councilmember Dionne Foster were officially sworn in on Tuesday, marking... Read More.
Commissioners tag Kuney to lead Spokane County board for fifth year in a row
(The Center Square) - The Spokane County Board of Commissioners elected Mary Kuney on Tuesday as their leader for a fifth consecutive year, with... Read More.
WATCH: Will public drug users in Seattle be arrested? City’s stance sparks confusion
(The Center Square) - New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says recent reports regarding changes in the handling of public drug use cases - based... Read More.
Number of licensed WA childcare providers increased 36% in 5 years
(The Center Square) - The number of licensed childcare providers in Washington state has increased since 2020 from 4,768 to 6,504, a 36% increase,... Read More.
Pasco council undergoes switcheroo, fills Serrano’s vacancy amid DOJ appointment
(The Center Square) - In what some might call a game of musical chairs, the Pasco City Council voted Charles Grimm in as mayor... Read More.
