Spokane library deficit could force cuts to staff, services, branch availability
(The Center Square) - Spokane Public Library officials say without another $2.3 million from the city in 2027, they may have to close every... Read More.
Washington
WATCH: Builders urge Seattle mayor to resurrect stalled fee cut proposal
(The Center Square) - A housing proposal that would have given Seattle developers an 80 percent break on Mandatory Housing Affordability fees... Read More.
King County establishes new fiscal watchdog agency
(The Center Square) - In a push for fiscal accountability, members of the King County Metropolitan Council have voted to establish a new Inspector... Read More.
WATCH: Washington Democratic chair defends new anti-Israel, pro-reparations platform
(The Center Square) - Nearly three weeks after the Washington State Democratic Party adopted a controversial party platform that supports reparations and... Read More.
The routes WA might take to meet aviation demand without new public airport
(The Center Square) - For years, state commissions have looked at potential sites for a new international airport to meet growing aviation demand, particularly... Read More.
Q&A: Supreme Court candidate Stevens says rule of law under attack by current bench
(The Center Square) - Mason County Superior Court Judge David Stevens says the rule of law is under attack by the Washington Supreme Court... Read More.
WATCH: Seattle mayor, council launch plan for rental fee transparency
(The Center Square) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to ban what she called "junk fees" in rental agreements started with a campaign-style rally... Read More.
WATCH: Councilman seeks to reduce Seattle mayor’s proposed transportation tax
(The Center Square) - Citing affordability concerns, Seattle City Councilman Bob Kettle wants to cut Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to raise the Seattle sales... Read More.
Spokane car tab fees could double without voter approval
(The Center Square) - While a formal proposal has yet to reach the city council, Spokane is looking at doubling the $20 "car tab"... Read More.
WATCH: Washingon small businesses signal bleak outlook for growth, hiring
(The Center Square) - The National Federation of Independent Business released a Washington-specific version of its monthly Small Business Economic Trends report... Read More.
