WATCH: WA police departments back diversion to get people help instead of jail
(The Center Square) – On Monday, the Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee heard from some members of law enforcement voicing support for pre-arrest...
Seattle pushes Olympia for funding on housing, public safety and immigrant aid
(The Center Square) – Seattle is pushing for a state-level backstop to help fund immigrant services and other top priorities as the Trump administration...
‘It’s the Wild West’: Spokane eyes ban on kratom within city limits
(The Center Square) – Citing a “vertical spike” in calls to the poison center, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed Monday banning the sale of...
Seattle orgs urge residents to shop local on Small Business Saturday
(The Center Square) – Several local organizations are urging Seattle residents to support Small Business Saturday amid some concerns about the economy.
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WATCH: Seattle hikes building fees 18%; developers say it will worsen housing crunch
(The Center Square) – Seattle will raise construction and permitting fees by 18% next year to plug budget gaps and avoid staffing cuts, a...