Tax relief push: WA legislator moves to undo some B&O and sales tax increases
(The Center Square) - State Rep. Jeremie Dufault, R-Selah, has introduced two bills for the upcoming 2026 legislative session to roll back some of... Read More.
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Seattle’s public-private partnership ‘AI House’ grows to 21 startups in first year
(The Center Square) - Seattle's Office of Economic Development is calling the first year of its artificial intelligence public-private partnership a major success after... Read More.
Controversy, debate intensifies regarding WA child care center fraud allegations
(The Center Square) - The debate over allegations of Somalian child care center fraud in Washington state has intensified, drawing responses and... Read More.
WATCH: TCS investigating potential childcare center fraud in WA
(The Center Square) - Daycare centers that receive hundreds of thousands in taxpayer subsides did not appear to have any children when The Center... Read More.
King County overdose deaths fall in 2025 but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels
(The Center Square) - In 2025, King County recorded its lowest number of overdose deaths since 2021's 714 fatalities, a decline the region's public... Read More.
Several new laws to take effect in Washington state in 2026
(The Center Square) - A new year is just around the corner, meaning new laws will take effect in Washington state on Thursday, Jan.... Read More.
DHS raid over childcare center fraud draws spotlight on WA program
(The Center Square) - Recent raids by the Department of Homeland Security in Minnesota over allegations of mass childcare center fraud has... Read More.
Departing WA Commerce Director Joe Nguyen to lead Seattle Metro Chamber
(The Center Square) - Seattle's largest independent business organization will be led by departing Washington State Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyen beginning in... Read More.
Four Western WA counties granted $6.6M in federal funds for road safety programs
(The Center Square) - Selected communities in four Western Washington counties will receive a combined $6.58 million in federal funding for road safety improvements,... Read More.
King County extends December flood emergency as damage assessments continue
(The Center Square) - The King County Council voted to extend an emergency proclamation amid severe flooding this month as the Office of Emergency... Read More.
