Newhouse bill would stop federal plan to reintroduce grizzly bears into Washington
(The Center Square) – Citing concerns voiced by constituents in central Washington, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., on Wednesday introduced legislation intended to prevent...
Divided Spokane City Council opposes Measure 1 criminal justice funding
(The Center Square) – A majority of Spokane City Council members have formally opposed a Nov. 7 ballot measure that calls for raising Spokane...
Flags to fly at half-staff in Washington to honor those killed in Israel attacks
(The Center Square) – The Israeli flag is flying at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia in a show of support for the Jewish...
Commerce eyes energy standard updates for EV chargers, some appliances
(The Center Square) – The Washington Department of Commerce is considering updates to regulations that govern energy efficiency standards for certain appliances. While they...
King County threatens cuts to $511M budget in 2025 if state keeps tax cap
(The Center Square) – King County Executive Dow Constantine announced his mid-biennial budget for 2024, but a glaring $100 million revenue shortfall in 2025...
