Supreme Court rules DCYF must release records in foster abuse cases
(The Center Square) - A group of former foster children in Washington who sued the state for failing to protect them from abuse in... Read More.
Washington
WATCH: SCOTUS racial gerrymandering ruling could spark new redistricting battle in WA
(The Center Square) - A Washington state Senator who was gerrymandered out of her district is hoping Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling... Read More.
Op-Ed: It’s time to save taxpayers from Sound Transit’s strategic misrepresentation
As Mountain States Policy Center reported earlier, Sound Transit is in a massive fiscal hole - again. Agency officials... Read More.
Everett approves more than $10 million for new baseball stadium
(The Center Square) - The Everett City Council approved a plan on Wednesday that will cost taxpayers another $10.6 million for design work for... Read More.
Commission to consider salary increases for Spokane mayor, council
(The Center Square) - The city of Spokane's elected officials could receive another salary increase next year, despite back-to-back multi-million-dollar deficits, which some leaders... Read More.
Judge blocks key parts of Washington sheriff decertification law
(The Center Square) - A Thurston County Superior Court judge has granted a motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent SB 5974, the new... Read More.
Seattle Mayor Wilson announces new taxpayer-funded school meal, day-care programs
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson says more schoolchildren will get taxpayer-funded public school meals, and parents will have more daycare options,... Read More.
Spokane Valley approves 99-year, $1 annual lease for $44M ice rink on city land
(The Center Square) - Spokane Valley officials approved a 99-year ground lease on Tuesday for $1 per year, paving the way for the construction... Read More.
WATCH: WA farmers allege CCA funds subsidize anti-agriculture activism
(The Center Square) - A Washington state farming advocacy group says a Yakima-based activist organization received nearly $500,000 in Climate Commitment Act funds, and... Read More.
Op-Ed: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge
Boston has its "Big Dig," New York has its Second Avenue Subway, and the states of Washington and Oregon are getting set to play... Read More.
