WATCH: Younger girls, more violent traffickers: Reality of sex trade in Washington
(The Center Square) - The girls are getting younger and the traffickers are getting more violent.
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Washington
Upriver Fire reignites taxpayer questions over Spokane 911 split
(The Center Square) - A wildfire that has forced evacuations in Spokane County and burned about 222 acres as of Thursday is renewing concerns... Read More.
Washington gas prices stay high despite Iran deal as automatic tax hike looms
(The Center Square) - Even as a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East offers a glimmer of hope for relief at the pump,... Read More.
Seattle electric rates expected to increase 19% over two years
(The Center Square)- Rising utility costs will likely mean that customers of Seattle City Light customers should expect back-to-back 9.5% annual rate hikes over... Read More.
EXCLUSIVE: WA State Auditor’s Office warned of alleged Echo Glen thefts last year
(The Center Square) - State Auditor Pat McCarthy's Office was warned by at least two whistleblowers last year that there was alleged theft at... Read More.
Pierce County to vote on appointed sheriff, removing Swank from office
(The Center Square) - Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank could be out of a job by the first of the year if voters approve... Read More.
WATCH: Clock ticking for Washington to unlock $700M federal education tax credit
(The Center Square) - More than thirty states in the U.S. have now opted in or announced their intention to opt in for the... Read More.
WATCH: Downtown Seattle Association CEO laments effects of JumpStart payroll taxes
(The Center Square)- An analysis by the Downtown Seattle Association argues that Seattle's payroll tax on major corporations is yielding negative consequences five years... Read More.
State Supreme Court candidates return $37K to donors with primary vote unnecessary
(The Center Square) - Two judges vying for an open Washington Supreme Court seat refunded donors roughly $37,000 after the race advanced to November... Read More.
Op-Ed: Data centers aren’t draining the Mountain West
Across the Mountain West, data center construction has been slowed by local opposition, fueled in part by misunderstandings about the water consumption associated with... Read More.
