AGO, state agencies clash over ‘best practices’ for public records responses
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office’s efforts to modify “best practices” for responding to public records requests is putting it...
Police chief agrees to postpone equipment purchase amid First Amendment concerns
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Police Department confirmed Friday that it’s no longer purchasing two long-range acoustic devices, at least for now, as...
2025 on track for most deaths, near deaths for children under DCYF supervision
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families reports that at least 45 children under its supervision died or...
WA congressman urges Senate to confirm Trump DOJ nominee ahead of Dec. 4 deadline
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., sent a letter on Wednesday urging the Senate to confirm Pete Serrano as U.S. attorney...
Allegations against Community Reinvestment Program raises questions on oversight
(The Center Square) – A recent whistleblower’s allegations about the Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program has raised questions not only about the level...