Seattle’s new mayor decides against renewing parks superintendent’s contract
(The Center Square) - Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent AP (Anthony-Paul) Diaz's contract was not renewed by new Mayor Katie Wilson, leading to his... Read More.
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Dead bats and bare feet: Starbucks sued over working conditions
A new lawsuit accuses Starbucks Corporation of getting its products from farms that mistreat workers - a violation of its stated dedication to "ethical... Read More.
WATCH: Bill to secure guns in vehicles moves forward
(The Center Square) - A hotly debated gun control bill that fell just short of reaching the governor's desk in the 2025 session has... Read More.
Seattle preparing for potential federal funding cuts threatened by Trump
(The Center Square) - What impact President Trump's most recent threat to suspend federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions will have on Seattle remains to... Read More.
WA fund raids undermining efforts to boost housing supply, advocates warn
(The Center Square) - As the Washington legislative session continues discussions around bills to boost the housing supply, building industry advocates are warning that... Read More.
WATCH: ‘Initiative Killer’ bill faces intense backlash during heated WA hearing
(The Center Square) - A bill that changes the state's initiative process was touted by supporters as stopping aggressive signature gatherers and wealthy special... Read More.
WA Dems face immense opposition to ‘dangerous’ redistricting proposal in hearing
(The Center Square) - While some might call it political theater, state lawmakers held a public hearing on Wednesday for a mid-decennial redistricting effort... Read More.
WA Dems propose bill to make public camping bans nearly impossible to enforce
(The Center Square) - State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would essentially prohibit local camping bans unless cities can afford to house every... Read More.
Climate Commitment Act costs to be itemized on Puget Sound Energy bills
(The Center Square) - The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has ordered Puget Sound Energy to start itemizing costs from Washington's Climate... Read More.
Thousands of Washingtonians sign-in for public hearings on ICE-related proposals
(The Center Square) - Several proposals intended to pose barriers to federal immigration enforcement received hearings on Tuesday after Gov. Bob Ferguson urged support... Read More.
