West Coast & Pacific

EPA deems about 40% of burnt Maui land parcels safe for residents to return

(The Center Square) - The Environmental Protection Agency cleared more than 40% of the land parcels “of concern” in Maui, and people should be...

California passes 11% gun, ammo excise tax critics say is unconstitutional

(The Center Square) – The California legislature passed a new excise tax specifically on firearms, firearm precursor parts and ammunition. The 11% levy, paid...

Water taxi services in West Seattle to continue running year-round

(The Center Square) – King County announced it will maintain year-round services on its water taxi to and from West Seattle. ...

Seattle’s proposed vacant building standards update to go before city council

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council is set to vote on a proposal to tighten standards on empty properties as part of...

WA and Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture celebrate 60-year ‘sister state’ relationship

(The Center Square) – An international “sister state” relationship spanning six decades between Washington and the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan was celebrated last week...

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