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...
Controversy, debate intensifies regarding WA child care center fraud allegations
(The Center Square) – The debate over allegations of Somalian child care center fraud in Washington state has intensified, drawing responses and counter responses...