Spokane Valley censures council member, takes away only committee assignment
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley officials voted unanimously Thursday to censure and remove Councilmember Al Merkel from a committee after a hearing examiner...
Billionaire Democratic supporter calls Inslee’s wealth tax ‘boneheaded’
(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal for a “wealth tax” is drawing sharp criticism from Seattle business leader, entrepreneur and Democratic supporter...
King County prosecutors charge 17 for $100,000 in vandalism damages
(The Center Square) – The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has filed 34 felony criminal cases against 17 defendants for a combined $100,000 in...
Madison, WI police chief named next head of the Seattle Police Department
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is appointing Madison, Wis. Police Chief Shon Barnes to be the next Seattle police chief within...
Spokane County Treasurer saves taxpayers over $47M in 2024, $170M over six years
(The Center Square) – The Spokane County Treasurer’s Office announced Thursday that its investments earned local taxpayers more than $47 million this past year...
