Spokane, Spokane Valley to vote on local kratom bans following state inaction
(The Center Square) - Selling kratom within the city limits of Spokane and Spokane Valley could soon cost a business its license under proposals... Read More.
Washington
WATCH: Slow rollout: Washington’s $100M police grant remains untouched
(The Center Square) - A $100 million grant program funded by Washington taxpayers in 2025 to boost law enforcement hiring and training has yet... Read More.
SCOTUS rules against California’s ‘secret gender transition’ law
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against a California law that allowed public... Read More.
Whitman County imposes wind farm rules, pushing developer to seek state approval
(The Center Square) - Whitman County adopted stricter rules over commercial wind farms on Monday, potentially upending a project years in the making, pushing... Read More.
Topless transgender politician defeats recall effort
A Washington state politician who went topless at a rally for transgender individuals won't be kicked out of office, after a ruling by the... Read More.
Op-Ed: The Narratives and realities of an income tax
The power of narratives is compelling. Humans trust story tellers and respond to stories more than facts. But, narratives can manipulate the public into... Read More.
Op-Ed: Effort to reduce wildfires a key issue for 2026 Legislature
The state Department of Natural Resources may not own a crystal ball, but last year it certainly seemed as if it could predict the... Read More.
WATCH: Did anti-fraud crackdown kill WA childcare licensing reform?
(The Center Square) - Legislation to update how Washington state handles childcare licensing and to provide fraud protections and accountability within the Department of... Read More.
Impact of WA property tax reform bill debated at House Finance Committee
(The Center Square) - Proponents and opponents of a property tax reform bill had their say Friday morning at a public hearing before... Read More.
WATCH: House Finance Committee strips corporate tax break from income tax bill
(The Center Square) - A proposed Washington state income tax cleared another legislative hurdle on Friday, passing out of the House Finance... Read More.
