Op-Ed: Idaho has a fiscal lesson to teach neighboring Washington
Despite claims from some that prioritizing tax relief would imperil Idaho's budget, the Gem State has just closed the books on Fiscal Year 2026,... Read More.
Washington
Wrongful-death climate case against Big Oil gets green light
(Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit blaming climate change for the death of a Washington woman can proceed, a state judge has ruled in allowing... Read More.
Seattle mayor tests political power with endorsements
(The Center Square) - Just a little over six months in office, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is testing her political power.
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Spokane council begins cutting staff as some members eye salary increases
(The Center Square) - The Spokane City Council and Mayor Lisa Brown could receive substantial salary increases beginning in 2027 as the dais eliminates... Read More.
WATCH: Climate Act funds tapped for $800K Snake River dam removal study
(The Center Square) - A little more than a year after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum revoking Biden administration actions that... Read More.
Washington weekly drug overdose tracker July 13-17
(The Center Square) - The following is a list of drug-related deaths as reported by the King County Medical Examiner. The Center Square does... Read More.
Voting begins on STA tax renewal as opponents point to budget surpluses
(The Center Square) - Ballot boxes opened Friday as voters consider renewing a 0.2% Spokane Transit Authority sales tax, while the agency continues to... Read More.
WATCH: Officers demand change after inmates make weapons from tablets
(The Center Square) - A week after a King County Corrections Officer suffered minor injuries as an inmate attempted to stab staff members with... Read More.
WATCH: Seattle World Cup sees strong economic impact despite fewer visitors
(The Center Square) - Faced with fewer World Cup tourists than originally expected, Seattle hotel operators came up with a creative way to boost... Read More.
WATCH: Ex-governor Locke criticizes Washington’s ‘out of control’ spending
(The Center Square) - Former Washington Governor Gary Locke had some harsh words for the Democrat-controlled state legislature Thursday during an economic conference that... Read More.
