Legislation would let WA cities run grocery stores, use eminent domain
(The Center Square) - A proposed bill to the Washington State Legislature would allow cities to establish and operate grocery stores to address food... Read More.
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WATCH: Reykdal tells school districts to ‘abide by the law’ on trans athletes
(The Center Square) - Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal came out in force against a citizen initiative focused on Read More.
Spokane County teetering on another record-high year for overdose deaths
(The Center Square) - After a record-high in 2024, Spokane County Medical Examiner Dr. Veena Singh told The Center Square she expects the total... Read More.
Spokane to commission $65k council staff analysis, one official says expect layoffs
(The Center Square) - Despite declining to cut staff to help balance a $13 million deficit, the Spokane City Council is commissioning a $65,000... Read More.
WATCH: Wildfire victim fund legislation prefiled; critic warns of higher power bills
(The Center Square) - Washington state Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, has prefiled a bill in the state Legislature to create a wildfire victims... Read More.
WA SAO audits found inadequate DCYF oversight over child care subsidy program
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Auditor's Office in recent years has concluded that the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families lacked... Read More.
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.
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.
