Washington State Ferries to increase fares to cover $28 million shortfall
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Transportation Commission held its annual meeting at Friday Harbor, and the topic of discussion was ferries and...
King County warns of potential layoffs due to $100 million budget hole
(The Center Square) – King County employees received an email from Budget Director Dwight Dively warning of potential cuts to county positions.
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Snohomish County uses $6.5M in federal funds for youth mental health services
(The Center Square) – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers is using $6.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to add to the county’s...
Denied gun sales referred to local police up 179% since 2017 law passed
(The Center Square) - The Washington Legislature in 2017 enacted HB 1501 to crack down on the number of people ineligible to purchase a...
Concerns for national security grow amid Biden administration’s increased energy spending
(The Center Square) – American national security is threatened by President Joe Biden’s “energy spending spree,” U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, chair of the...