‘Self-inflicted’: Spokane’s scattered-site contracts expire under Mayor Brown
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is scrambling to retroactively extend several contracts for the mayor’s scattered-site shelters after the agreements expired...
Modest revenue growth projected for Seattle despite looming economic uncertainty
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts is sticking with a baseline forecast for 2025 and 2026 revenue totals...
Spokane eyes ban on algorithmic rent-setting amid state, federal lawsuits
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council is considering a ban on “algorithmic rent price fixing,” with a $5,000 fine per violation after...
City manager refuses to answer questions after criticizing council member’s behavior
(The Center Square) – City Manager John Hohman refused to take questions on Tuesday after giving a budget presentation to the Spokane Valley City...
Tacoma to consider changes to public camping bans with new buffer zones
(The Center Square) – The Tacoma City Council is set to vote next week on revisions to the city’s public camping ordinance, expanding restricted...