Op-Ed: A democracy worthy of its people
This legislative session has been difficult. I have submitted written testimony, signed in support or opposition to numerous bills, and tried in every way... Read More.
Washington
Trade uncertainty with Canada, Iran war threaten freight volume at Port of Seattle
(The Center Square) - Port of Seattle Commission President Ryan Calkins said that he is concerned that a massive spike in the cost of... Read More.
WA House passes income tax after 24-hour debate
(The Center Square) - More than 24 hours after members of the Washington State House of Representatives began debate on an income tax on... Read More.
Spokane County eyes bodycam redaction fees amid footage requests from YouTubers
(The Center Square) - Obtaining body camera footage from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office could soon cost a pretty penny under a fee proposed... Read More.
WATCH: Marathon income tax debate continues on WA House floor
(The Center Square) - The longest floor session in Washington state legislative history continued late Tuesday afternoon as members of the House of Representatives... Read More.
Federal judge denies restraining order for media figures seeking press passes
(The Center Square) - A federal judge in Tacoma on Tuesday ruled that Washington state lawmakers were within their rights to decline press passes... Read More.
Spokane council makes changes to public testimony process, input over vacancies
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council unanimously approved new procedural rules for 2026 on Monday, making changes to public testimony and how... Read More.
Seattle City Light will pay more than $1.5B for fish passage at Skagit River dams
(The Center Square) - Seattle City Light has proposed an agreement to continue to use hydroelectric dams on the Skagit River to power the... Read More.
WATCH: WA House pulls an all-nighter as income tax debate continues
(The Center Square) - Washington state lawmakers pulled an all-nighter on the House floor in debating a controversial income tax bill Monday evening into... Read More.
Uber, others lose fight over Seattle’s drivers-rights law
Seattle's unique law requiring app-based delivery companies like Uber and Instacart to create and publish policies identifying when drivers can be deactivated has survived... Read More.
