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Congressional bill aims to aid military families on school meal costs
(The Center Square) – A bill reintroduced in Congress Friday seeks to increase the eligibility of children of military families to qualify for free and reduced-price school meals by removing the service members’ housing allowance from an income calculation.
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Washington public pension system expected to be fully funded by 2027
Washington state’s public pension system is expected to be fully funded by 2027, according to the Office of the State Actuary. However, ongoing contributions will still be required for most of the 11 pension plans.
Chances of FEMA disaster declaration for Spokane County wildfires ‘probably slim’
It looks like Spokane County won't be getting as much federal aid as anticipated related to the recent area wildfires.
WA Dems want court to redraw 15th Legislative District boundary
Democratic leaders say they are willing to let a federal court redraw the disputed boundaries of south-central Washington’s 15th Legislative District to better reflect its Latino population for voting purposes.
Seattle Police Officers Guild reveals more context to controversial footage
The Seattle Police Officers Guild has released a statement written by the union’s Vice President Daniel Auderer regarding his controversial statements.
Department of Energy settles with WA Department of Ecology for $1 million
The Washington state Department of Ecology announced they had reached a settlement in an ongoing case with the United States Department of Energy.
$220 million in infrastructure funds approved by Washington Public Works Board
(The Center Square) - The Washington State Public Works Board recently approved more than $220 million in funding for local infrastructure projects statewide.
This funding cycle saw 62 applicants who submitted 85 funding requests for a total of $312,224,348 funds to be used for infrastructure statewide...
Washington employment showed modest gains in August
(The Center Square) – After a dip in July, Washington state’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 non-farm jobs in August, the state's Employment Security Department reported Wednesday.
Updated figures showed the state losing 6,300 jobs in July after a reported gain of 13,100 jobs in June. At the tim...
Spokane authorities warn of epidemic of cars so easy to steal, teenagers are doing it
(The Center Square) - The Spokane County Sheriff's office, in conjunction with the Spokane Police Department, have issued a warning to any Kia or Hyundai owner without a push-to-start button – your car may be so easy to steal, a teenager as young as 13 could do it.
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Sheriffs don’t need independent OK to deploy tear gas in riots, WA Supreme Court rules
(The Center Square) – A divided Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday that sheriffs in the state's non-charter counties can order the deployment of tear gas to quell a riot without seeking authorization from the chair of a county’s board of commissioners.
A recen...