1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (336+ words) I've spent 15 years in politics, fundraising, and advocacy, and I didn't encounter the term "techlash" until eight weeks ago, when I started at the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA). That phrase describes a growing political instinct to view technology companies…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (131+ words) A ferry near the Seattle shoreline. (The Center Square)" As the state invests hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars into electrifying its ferry fleet, Washington State Ferries faces a significant capital budget shortfall, even as ridership isn't expected to return…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (346+ words) Rain falls over a river surrounded by dense green trees. (The Center Square) " As if it hasn't been wet enough, Western Washington is about to get drenched with even more rain that is expected to send dozens of area rivers…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (313+ words) (The Center Square) " The Bellevue Police Department is seeing staffing levels improve and crime rates decrease as recruitment incentives pay off. From the beginning of 2024 through Jan. 30 of this year, the Bellevue Police Department saw 46 new hires for a net…...