WATCH: Thurston County Democrats hired child rapist for campaign work
(The Center Square) – Some Thurston County Democratic candidates are cutting ties with a company hired to do campaign work, after learning that the... Read More.
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King County housing report exposes $3.96B hole; no massive taxes planned
(The Center Square) – A recent study on King County’s affordable housing needs identified a $3.96 billion annual funding gap that would require the... Read More.
Logistical challenges remain for adoption of EV trucks, WA industry advocates say
(The Center Square) – Last month, Gov. Bob Ferguson launched the ZEVergreen initiative via the Department of Ecology in response to President... Read More.
Spokane council sets aside ideological divide to replace unenforceable camping ban
(The Center Square) – With unanimous support, the Spokane City Council set aside ideological divides on Monday, just a week before the election, to... Read More.
Amazon to replace 14,000 corporate employees with AI
(The Center Square) – E-commerce giant Amazon confirmed Tuesday it will cut 14,000 corporate jobs as the retailer invests in artificial intelligence.
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King County Regional Homeless Authority plans 22% staff reduction amid $4.7M shortfall
(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority plans to implement a 22% decrease in its overall workforce to address a projected... Read More.
Spokane council considering another bailout for fire overtime, benefit claims
(The Center Square) – With spending in the red, city finance officials requested a bailout from the Spokane City Council on Tuesday as fire... Read More.
Report: Michigan, Washington ‘worst’ on religious nonprofit protections
(The Center Square) - Michigan and Washington scored the most poorly in the nation for religious freedom protections, according to a new report.
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Seattle Police Department on pace to hire more than 150 officers by year’s end
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department is projected to hire more than 150 officers by the end of the year, a recruitment... Read More.
WATCH: Whistleblower claims WA’s Community Reinvestment Program riddled with self-dealing
(The Center Square) – A whistleblower has raised serious allegations against Washington state’s Community Reinvestment Program, which, among other things, aims to support homeownership... Read More.
