‘Flabbergasted’ WA daycare owner frustrated over alleged Somali fraud in industry
(The Center Square) – As more is revealed about the potential daycare fraud within the Somali community in Washington state and the Department of...
Katie Wilson sworn in as Seattle mayor, signaling progressive shift at city hall
(The Center Square) – Self-described Democratic socialist Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s new mayor during a ceremony at city hall on Friday...
Seattle’s public-private partnership ‘AI House’ grows to 21 startups in first year
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s Office of Economic Development is calling the first year of its artificial intelligence public-private partnership a major success after...
Tax relief push: WA legislator moves to undo some B&O and sales tax increases
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Jeremie Dufault, R-Selah, has introduced two bills for the upcoming 2026 legislative session to roll back some of...
King County overdose deaths fall in 2025 but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels
(The Center Square) – In 2025, King County recorded its lowest number of overdose deaths since 2021’s 714 fatalities, a decline the region’s public...