Washington has highest percentage of drought land in West, faces high fire risk
(The Center Square) – Washington, facing a greater-than-usual fire risk, has the highest percentage of drought land among Western states.
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Amid crippling housing crisis California continues ‘prohousing’ policy drive
(The Center Square) - Governor Newsom designated five new cities as “prohousing” amid a new housing push in the California legislature as the state...
Federal judge refuses to block Washington’s new building code
(The Center Square) - A federal judge has ruled in against a group of plaintiffs seeking to block Washington’s new building code requirements restricting...
Report: Alaska sales taxes is lowest in the nation
(The Center Square) - Alaska's sales tax rate is the lowest in the country, according to a report released Wednesday by the Tax Foundation.
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WSU president accused of intervening in ethics investigation over $15M contract
(The Center Square) - Washington State University President Kirk Schulz has been accused of interfering with an ethics violation investigation after a complaint was...