911 calls report WA initiative signature gatherers for ‘hate speech’
(The Center Square) – Last month, the Snohomish Police Department issued a statement telling people not to call 911 in response to initiative signature gatherers operating outside stores such as Fred ...
16 Okt 202511min
Washington Democratic lawmaker shares 'regret and guilt' over soft-on-crime votes
(The Center Square) – A Washington state Democratic lawmaker is expressing “regret and guilt” over legislation she supported that she believes has contributed to an explosion in juvenile crime and liv...
15 Okt 202510min
Seattle nonprofit will bus advocates to Spokane to campaign for local progressives
(The Center Square) – A Seattle-based nonprofit focused on “harnessing political power and leadership among young Washingtonians” is busing people to Spokane next Friday to campaign for progressives. ...
14 Okt 202513min
Weekend Edition | Seattle mayor signs executive orders in anticipation of National Guard deployment
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed two executive orders in anticipation of President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in the Emerald City. The first executive order ...
11 Okt 202524min
Seattle mayor signs executive orders in anticipation of National Guard deployment
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed two executive orders in anticipation of President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in the Emerald City. The first executive order ...
9 Okt 202512min
Spokane mayor confirms upcoming changes to camping ban amid lack of enforcement
(The Center Square) – Just hours after her police chief deemed the policy unenforceable, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown pledged Tuesday to revise her new camping ban so officers can cite for unlawful campin...
8 Okt 202511min
Drug crisis advisory committee gets update on involuntary treatment outcomes
(The Center Square) – Washington state’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, heard a presentation at Monday’s meeting that rattled some committee members. SURSAC was establi...
7 Okt 202512min
Weekend Edition | October brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
(The Center Square) – A new slate of taxes goes into effect on Wednesday. The changes were passed as part of the 2025-27 biennial budget package, which lawmakers approved in May, and are projected to ...
4 Okt 202524min
