Yakima explores new and increased taxes ahead of expected deficit, mum on cuts
(The Center Square) – The city of Yakima is considering utility tax increases and additional revenue streams in order to balance the 2024 budget...
Survey: More Seattleites concerned over public safety
(The Center Square) – The latest quality of life survey by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce reveals Seattle residents are growing more concerned...
‘Please don’t break our hearts’: Seattle teachers, parents pan classroom shuffle
(The Center Square) – Teachers and parents are speaking out against a recent decision by Seattle Public Schools to adjust a staffing imbalance in...
King County threatens cuts to $511M budget in 2025 if state keeps tax cap
(The Center Square) – King County Executive Dow Constantine announced his mid-biennial budget for 2024, but a glaring $100 million revenue shortfall in 2025...
King County felony caseload not expected to normalize within next several years
(The Center Square) – King County’s work to address a pandemic-caused caseload backlog has seen some success as of late, but over 1,500 more...