Spokane protester pleads guilty to felony in exchange for plea deal with feds
(The Center Square) - One of the nine people indicted after the June 11 Spokane immigration protests pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday... Read More.
Washington
Eddie Lin officially sworn in as Seattle City Council District 2 representative
(The Center Square) - Eddie Lin, who most recently worked as an attorney for the city of Seattle, has been ceremoniously sworn in as... Read More.
Yakima closes $9M deficit with significant cuts after voters rejected tax hike
(The Center Square) - The Yakima City Council balanced a $9 million deficit on Tuesday by significantly cutting public safety next year, rejecting last-minute... Read More.
WATCH: Democratic socialist lawmaker introduces statewide payroll tax
(The Center Square) - Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle, on Tuesday held a press conference to announce legislation for a new payroll excise... Read More.
Inmate’s estate files wrongful death lawsuit against Spokane County, jail staff
(The Center Square) - The estate of Spencer Wirth filed a federal lawsuit against Spokane County and others on Monday following his 2023 death... Read More.
King County joins lawsuit against Trump admin over new HUD funding requirements
(The Center Square) - King County is joining a coalition of local governments in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a recent funding... Read More.
Half of 2025 CCA spending went toward WSF fleet electrification
(The Center Square) - Funding electrifying the Washington State Ferries system continues to dominate total Climate Commitment Act project spending, according to a new... Read More.
Spokane County closes $20M deficit without tax hikes; $17M gap projected in 2027
(The Center Square) - Spokane County closed a $20 million deficit on Monday by cutting 120 jobs and projecting sales tax growth to pick... Read More.
Seattle’s $1.55B transportation levy falling short on sidewalks and repairs
(The Center Square) - One year into Seattle's $1.55 billion transportation levy, the Seattle Department of Transportation has fallen short of multiple 2025 performance... Read More.
Harassment charge filed against Spokane woman accused of threatening journalist
(The Center Square) - A woman who threatened violence against an independent journalist has been charged with harassment and could face up to a... Read More.
