Eastern Washington lawmaker, community reacts to Trump Administration's order to end birthright citizenship
Local organizations are taking steps to protect and support their community and Eastern Washington Representative Michael Baumgartner stands with Trump.
Spokane residents attending inauguration ‘pumped’ after watching Trump assume office
It was a chaotic but exhilarating day for a few of the locals that traveled more than 2,500 miles to Washington D.C. They learned only Friday that the typical outdoor inauguration ceremony had been brought inside the Capitol,
Washington lawmakers look to cap rental increases and fees in revived bill
Opponents say the bill will drive out developers and small landlords, while supporters say it will help people budget.
Vanessa Waldref reflects on her years as Eastern Washington’s U.S. attorney before departing amid incoming Trump administration
Vanessa Waldref, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, is on her way out following President Biden’s departure and administration change. (COLIN MULVANY)
Washington cities expanding home-rental protections as efforts at state level have stalled
Bellingham and Tacoma implemented relocation assistance policies this year following ballot initiatives passed by voters in November 2023.
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Proposed bill aims to make childcare more accessible in Washington
A new bill is being proposed in Washington to make childcare more accessible by waiving licensing fees. Senate Bill 5130 seeks to eliminate these fees for childcare
Spokane County locals build first ADA-accessible waterfowl blind in Eastern Washington
The blind, located near the Clayton Fairgrounds, was built to make waterfowl hunting more accessible to those with physical disabilities
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Washington bill could change neighborhood business zoning
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that could impact small businesses like cafes and grocery stores in residential neighborhoods.
Vanessa Waldref stepping down from role as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington
Waldref was sworn into office in 2021 and was the first woman to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington.
Michael Baumgartner has big plans for his first term representing Eastern Washington in Congress
Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a first-term Republican from Spokane, has especially big shoes to fill after being elected to replace retired Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, one of the most senior members of the House GOP. But the former Spokane County treasurer and Washington state senator is set on making the most of his freshman year.
Washington state House lawmakers again push cap on rent increases
Washington lawmakers are again considering whether to cap the amount landlords can increase rents each year.
Spokane native paints official portrait of Washington Governor Jay Inslee
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Jay Inslee's official portrait was unveiled and hung in the state capitol building during his final day in office. The portrait was painted by Grace Flott, a Spokane native who now works as a painter and arts educator in Seattle.