West Coast & Pacific

Colorado adopts first-of-its-kind water protections in U.S.

(The Center Square) - Colorado environmental leaders approved landmark water protections in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court decision that they believed weakened regulations...

KCRHA delays 2026 budget vote amid board turnover and quorum issues

(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will delay approval of its 2026 budget until January due to a lack...

‘Christmas came early:’ Spokane, Spokane County unanimously approve 911 transition

(The Center Square) - Spokane Regional Emergency Communications announced Thursday that it will allow Spokane to remain in the network until 2028 as the...

YIMBY group sues to force CA to build high density housing in fire zones

A housing advocacy group’s lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles-area local governments seeks to overturn an executive order the lawsuit says has...

Seattle Social Housing to receive first $50M from progressive tax on businesses

(The Center Square) – Seattle Social Housing is set to receive its first-ever funding disbursement – $50 million – from a voter-approved excess compensation...

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