Op-Ed: Powering AI: BPA must play a critical role
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Spokane council backs budget priorities ahead of another potential shortfall
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council passed a resolution Wednesday calling for millions of dollars in additional spending across 2027 and 2028... Read More.
Average K-12 supervisor/director salaries increased 33.7% in five years
(The Center Square) - The average salary for directors and supervisor within Washington's K-12 education system have increased by more than a third in... Read More.
Seattle utility relief now available for single residents making up to $66K
(The Center Square) - In high-priced Seattle, residents can now make up to $66,000 as a single person and qualify for utility assistance under... Read More.
Spokane eyes more utility rate hikes ahead of 2027-28 budget forecast
(The Center Square) - Spokane could see utility rates climb by 3.5% in 2027 and again in 2028 as the city council prepares for... Read More.
Washington income tax repeal initiative officially certified for November ballot
(The Center Square) - The Washington Secretary of State notified Let's Go Washington Wednesday afternoon that the initiative to repeal the income tax (IP26-645)... Read More.
WATCH: Governor pushes financial aid requirement to graduate; critics push back
(The Center Square) - High school seniors in Washington may soon be required to complete student financial aid paperwork to graduate, under a proposal... Read More.
WATCH: Spokane Valley officials question $185K ‘Auto Row’ marketing campaign
(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley taxpayers learned Tuesday that they are subsidizing a $184,533 initiative to drive more traffic toward 10 car dealerships... Read More.
Poll: Most Washington voters oppose state income tax, disapprove governor
(The Center Square) - A new poll shows Washington voters are opposed to the state's new income tax by a three-to-one margin, with 57%... Read More.
Seattle restaurant owner reduces hours due to crime concerns
(The Center Square) Vince Zhao is severely reducing the hours at his Seattle restaurant in the Chinatown/International District because concerns about crime, drug dealing... Read More.
