How a WA city’s war with its own council member could chip away at public-records access
In 2019, in response to the #MeToo movement, the Legislature passed new exemptions to parts of the Public Records Act: Public ...
‘Boston was born facing down bullies’: Michelle Wu has sharp words for Washington in State of the City address
God bless our City, God bless our people, and God save whoever messes with Boston.” The post ‘Boston was born facing down ...
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Bold annexation plans could push this WA city’s population beyond Spokane and Tacoma
Vancouver’s population could expand into being the second-largest city in Washington if the city follows through with one of ...
Johnson likens himself to second coming of Harold Washington
With poll ratings in the single digits, Johnson made another stop on his rehabilitation tour with Black voters. The forum ...
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One Washington City's Innovative Approach to Transparency and Civic Engagement
Trust in local government has declined in recent years. Liberty Lake, Wash., has found ways to assure residents their voices ...
Washington state mayor destroys LGBTQ+ activist who complained about city hall flying POW/MIA flag: ‘How dare you’
I’ve talked before about the hypocrisy, and I think that your approach to trying to trick people out of having to fly the ...
Washington state mayor blows up on LGBTQ activist who says flying POW/MIA flag is a 'political stunt'
Newcastle Mayor Robert Clark blew up on an LGBTQ activist who said flying the POW/MIA flag over city hall is a “political ...
Man injured, dog killed after hit-and-run in Mt. Washington
It happened on Bailey Avenue in the city's Mt. Washington neighborhood. A man was walking his dog when he was hit by a car. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, the man was taken to the hospital in ...
Washington County Democratic Party holds Biennial Reorganizational Convention
On Saturday morning, members of the Washington County Democratic Party (WCDP) met in Johnson City to reorganize and set goals ...
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Washington State Patrol Trooper Will Finn accused of theft, destroying records while mayor of Woodland
Two law enforcement agencies recently investigated separate allegations against Washington State Patrol Trooper Will Finn — ...
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Vancouver considers annexation that could make it Washington’s second-largest city
Under one scenario in which Vancouver absorbs its full urban growth area, the city would hold about 171,000 more residents.
‘Secrecy is a choice.’ WA open government champs celebrated, but more transparency needed | Editorial
Washingtonians passed the state Public Records Act by initiative more than 50 years ago. The people demanded transparency ...