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.
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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.
Bellingham estimates $1.8M in emergency road repairs after December storms
(The Center Square) - Cost estimates for emergency repairs in the city of Bellingham - nearly $2 million - highlight the financial impact recent... Read More.
WATCH: Olympia rallygoers express frustration over taxes, potential day care fraud
(The Center Square) - An anti-tax crowd gathered at the state capitol in Olympia on Saturday, with protesters expressing frustration over a lack of... Read More.
Seattle police: Arrests for drug use remain in place under clarified LEAD policy
(The Center Square) - The Seattle Police Department has clarified that officers will continue to make arrests for drug-related charges when probable cause exists,... Read More.
Drug diversion program could face another 10% cut under governor’s proposal
(The Center Square) - As Olympia faces another shortfall, state health care officials said Monday that the governor's supplemental budget proposal could impact Washington's... Read More.
