With wildfire season in full swing, Washington declares drought emergency
(The Center Square) – With wildfire season in full swing in Washington, the Department of Ecology has issued a declaration covering 12 counties spanning west to east from Whatcom to Walla Walla. The announcement Monday […]
Washington stabilized as nation’s most expensive fuel following cap-and-invest
(The Center Square) – Despite falling prices three weeks in a row, Washington state seems to have stabilized as the most expensive place to...
Spokane Public Library asks for levy renewal for February 2024 ballot
(The Center Square) – Coming out of the year strong with the completed construction of three new facilities and the renovation of four more,...
Seattle Cannabis law provides dispensary employees union-like protections
(The Center Square) – Nearly a year after being proposed by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harnell, Seattle’s newest cannabis-related law went into effect Wednesday.
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Spokane city budget receives international recognition despite looming deficit
(The Center Square) – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, or GFOA, has announced their Distinguished Budget Presentation Award...