Woodward Administration Two Weeks Behind on Spokane’s 2024 Budget Audit
The Spokane City Council, having recently approved millions in spending for the new labor contract with the Spokane Police Guild, is asking Mayor Nadine Woodward and her administration for answers on ...
20 Jul 20234min
Space Industry Launches $4.6B Into Washington State Annually
When mankind is set to explore Mars and the Moon in the future, the Washington state space industry will play a big role, while potentially generating astronomical dollars in economic impact. Accordin...
15 Jul 20233min
After Millions Spent, Spokane County Frustrated to See Homeless Numbers Increase
Spokane County commissioners asked the hard questions and came up with few answers about the efficacy of millions of dollars spent on homelessness only to see more people on the streets. The frustrati...
14 Jul 20235min
Study: Washington Ranks No. 8 Among States for Increased Home Value Since 2016
Washington state experienced the eighth largest increase in home prices in the past seven years, according to a new study put out by Texas Real Estate Source. Washington building industry advocates sa...
13 Jul 20235min
Major League Baseball All-Star Game Set to Generate Over $50M for Seattle
The city of Seattle is preparing to host the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and is expected to generate millions of dollars for the downtown community. The All-Star Game festivities start on...
8 Jul 20233min
Spokane City Council Unanimously Approves Police Guild Contract
After an hour-long public study session, the Spokane City Council adjourned to a closed-door executive session to discuss “potential litigation and collective bargaining negotiations,” as Council Pres...
7 Jul 20234min
Businesses, Customers Push Back Against ‘Additional Danger’ of Seattle App Ordinance
A city of Seattle proposal limiting the ability of companies to deactivate app-based workers has drawn criticism from businesses, community leaders, and customers themselves. At a June 27 meeting of t...
6 Jul 20233min
Yakima Airport Volunteers for Washington’s Capacity Expansion With Electrifying Plan
As the Washington Department of Transportation continues its task of recommending a site for a future commercial airport in the state, the City of Yakima is willing to take on an expansion with electr...
1 Jul 20234min
