King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay lays out early-term priorities
(The Center Square) – King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay’s 60-day transition will focus on government efficiency, homelessness, and affordability ahead of his Nov. 25...
Ballmer Group announces up to $1.7 billion for early education programs in WA
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a huge philanthropic commitment to the state’s Early Childhood Education and Assessment...
Seattle’s closest mayoral race in decades could cost city $400,000 for a recount
(The Center Square) – The Seattle mayoral race is shaping up to be the city’s closest in more than two decades, and a possible...
Spokane OKs emergency declaration, with guardrails
(The Center Square) — The Spokane City Council on Monday approved Mayor Lisa Brown’s declaration of a city-wide emergency to address the loss of...
Spokane City Council progressives cut conservative minority
(The Center Square) — Conservatives on the Spokane City Council saw their numbers shrink on Monday as Sarah Dixit defeated incumbent Jonathan Bingle by...