WATCH: Detransitioner to providers: “Please just stop” gender surgeries on minors
(The Center Square) - A detransitioner is sharing her story with The Center Square and speaking out in strong support of Health and Human... Read More.
Washington
WATCH: Republican pitches “Working Class Budget” as solution to WA deficit
(The Center Square) - Less than a month before the 2026 legislative session, Republican state lawmakers are proposing cutting $3.7 billion for the next... Read More.
Seattle Social Housing to receive first $50M from progressive tax on businesses
(The Center Square) - Seattle Social Housing is set to receive its first-ever funding disbursement - $50 million - from a voter-approved excess compensation... Read More.
Gov. Ferguson announces subsidized housing package, new state agency
(The Center Square) - Gov. Bob Ferguson has announced a spending proposal of $244 million to be included in the 2026 supplemental operating... Read More.
Republican proposes fix to employees “double dipping” taxpayer-subsidized leave
(The Center Square) - Facing another multi-billion-dollar state deficit, Republicans are hoping to avoid more taxes by closing a loophole they say allows government... Read More.
‘Christmas came early:’ Spokane, Spokane County unanimously approve 911 transition
(The Center Square) - Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Thursday that it will allow Spokane to remain in the network until 2028 as the... Read More.
KCRHA delays 2026 budget vote amid board turnover and quorum issues
(The Center Square) - The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will delay approval of its 2026 budget until January due to a lack... Read More.
WATCH:WSDOT concedes stray current risks on I-90 from cross-lake light rail
(The Center Square) - The latest status report from Sound Transit raises some major concerns about whether passenger rail service will be ready to... Read More.
Seattle approves long-delayed Comprehensive Plan, Phase 2 set for 2026
(The Center Square) - The Seattle City Council unanimously adopted its Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, outlining the city's growth and development goals through 2044,... Read More.
WATCH: Oversight board meets as 2025 closes with record WA child deaths/near deaths
(The Center Square) - Members of the Department of Children Youth and Families Oversight Board met Wednesday to discuss proposed changes to legislation that... Read More.
