Spokane Police Short 70 Full Time Employees
A presentation to the Spokane City Council during their study session outlined the state of staffing for the Spokane Police Department, and currently, things aren't trending in a good direction. Spoka...
30 Jun 20233min
‘Speed Kills’: Addressing Washington’s Traffic Death Crisis
Washington state has a goal of eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030, but for now, state officials are looking for ways to bring them down from what are currently record highs. According to the lates...
30 Jun 20233min
Foreign National Avoids Prosecution After Illegally Voting in Washington 28 Times
In Washington state, there is a presumptive right to vote when a person registers either through the Secretary of State's Office, the Department of Licensing or DOL. While state officials have noted t...
24 Jun 20235min
Tukwila’s New Minimum Wage Increase Will Be One of Washington State’s Highest
The City of Tukwila will soon raise its minimum wage to better compare to the neighboring City of SeaTac, which has the highest minimum wage in the U.S. at $19.06. The minimum wage increase goes into ...
23 Jun 20233min
Washington Gas Surpasses California, Prices up $1.05 per Gallon This Year
Washington fuel prices took home the gold this week, surpassing California as the most expensive fuel market in the nation. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded was sitting at $4.89 state...
22 Jun 20234min
Seattle Business Owner Sues City Over CHOP, Previously Described It as ‘Peaceful Protestors’
A business owner who voiced support for the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, or CHOP, during its existence and barred armed officers from entering her stores after it ended is now suing the city and fil...
17 Jun 20235min
Spokane City Council Brings Police Chief Under Ombudsman Authority
After a nearly four-hour marathon session of readings, debate, public testimony, and votes, the Spokane City Council passed Ordinance Number C39397. The ordinance allows the investigation of the Chief...
16 Jun 20234min
Bellevue Considers Transportation Tax District Amid Increased Traffic Injuries
The City of Bellevue is considering a possible tax district that would send generated revenue solely to transportation maintenance projects. This potential district would be used to address the increa...
15 Jun 20234min
