Author: Spencer Pauley | The Center Square

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (The Center Square) – A community organizer, a Boeing engineer, and an aerospace contractor are running for Everett City Council District 4, but one might not even qualify. Niko Battle is a community organizer, small…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (The Center Square) – An Island County, Wash., election observer has been convicted of a felony over his refusal to wear a mask last year when policy was established by the county auditor due to…

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth wants to balance crackdowns on illegal graffiti with beautifying public spaces, after a popular “Hot Rat Summer” mural was painted over. During the public comment period…

(The Center Square) – Potential budget cuts to the King County Sheriff’s Office as part of addressing the county’s budget deficit could end up impacting unincorporated King County. King County is facing a projected $150 million shortfall in its general fund for the upcoming 2026-2027 budget cycle. King County Executive Dow Constantine previously said that…

(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his 2025 state of the city address, warning of potential revenue impacts from President Donald Trump’s administration. Harrell did not mince words during his speech Tuesday, stating his office has great concerns for the potential impacts the Trump administration may have on the city’s revenue sources…

(The Center Square) – The Seattle area’s public transit agency is keeping candidate details confidential amid its search for its next permanent CEO, but transit advocates are calling for a transparent and public-involved process. Sound Transit narrowed down its list of candidates for the CEO position to five. However, details about most of the candidates…

(The Center Square) – According to data, an overwhelming majority of homeless people in the Seattle-King County area in Washington state are not originally from the area, but the high costs of living in the region could be a factor in their becoming homeless. The Seattle-based public policy think tank Discovery Institute conducted a spring…

(The Center Square) – King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay is running for King County executive in the 2025 general election, with the goal of providing families more opportunities to grow in a safe environment. Zahilay said the reason he is running for King County executive has to do with his personal story. The 37-year-old fled Sudan with…

(The Center Square) – King County Metro is adding 120 electric vehicles to its vanpool fleet as part of an ongoing effort to separate from carbon-emitting vehicles. Vanpool services entail commuters sharing a King County-owned and operated van. All costs are included as part of a monthly fare of $49. According to King County Metro…

(The Center Square) – Parking infractions will cost drivers in Seattle more starting next year. Starting on Jan. 1, parking fines will range from $43 to $78. This is an increase over the current range of $29 to $53. Currently, most parking fines range from $29 to $53, depending on the type of violation. The…