Spokane Valley approves 2026 budget filling $1.5 million deficit with reserves
(The Center Square) - The Spokane Valley City Council approved the 2026 budget on Tuesday, filling a $1.5 million general fund deficit between nonrecurring... Read More.
Washington
Rhonda Lewis appointed to King County Council; first Black woman to serve
(The Center Square) - Rhonda Lewis has been appointed to the King County Council District 2 seat, becoming the first Black woman to serve... Read More.
As Amazon cuts jobs, the online retailed has received $12 billion in tax subsidies
Amazon has been given nearly $12 billion in subsidies such as tax breaks across the country since 2000.
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Lake Washington School District claims records request ‘unreasonably burdensome’
(The Center Square) - The Lake Washington School District's Public Records Office is refusing to release public records that The Center Square requested, saying... Read More.
Seattle council approves police contract amid protests over accountability provisions
(The Center Square) - The contract agreement between Seattle and the Seattle Police Officers Guild has been approved 6-3 by the city council, providing... Read More.
WA Dems propose issuing confidential IDs to AGO despite criticizing ICE
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Office of Attorney General could soon have investigators rolling around the state with confidential driver's licenses and... Read More.
Report: Government unions spent $915 million on politics in 2024
(The Center Square) - Government unions across the country spent more than $900 million during the 2023-2024 election cycle, according to a new Read More.
Spokane requests climate exemption to avoid $8M annual fine, utility rate hikes
(The Center Square) - Facing $8 million in penalties, the Spokane City Council requested an exemption on Monday for a local Waste-to-Energy facility, subject... Read More.
Tacoma to consider public safety sales tax to avoid 911 cuts, address budget gap
(The Center Square) - The Tacoma City Council will hold its first reading this week on a proposed 0.1% public safety sales tax -... Read More.
Gov. Ferguson’s office silent on Walz visit amid Minnesota fraud crisis
(The Center Square) - The Center Square is working to confirm whether Gov. Bob Ferguson is holding a fundraising lunch on Tuesday with special... Read More.
