Washington’s governor-elect, Bob Ferguson, is establishing a subcommittee to combat the potential impact of ‘Project 2025,’ a conservative policy initiative, on the state’s residents. The initiative, despite President-elect Trump’s attempts to distance himself from it, proposes sweeping changes that many see as an attack on civil liberties.
The Clean & Prosperous Institute’s updated Risk of Repeal mapping tool showcases over $9 billion in Climate Commitment Act (CCA) investments across all 39 Washington counties. These investments, ranging from salmon habitat restoration to EV charging stations, are delivering real benefits to communities and shaping a clean energy future for the state.
Residents of Washington state who purchased chicken or tuna products from certain companies may be eligible for a rebate of up to $120 as part of a major settlement. The state alleges that over 20 companies artificially inflated prices on canned tuna and chicken items, resulting in overpayments by consumers. The settlement distributes funds to low-income individuals making less than 175% of the federal poverty level, with single-person households receiving $50 and households with two or more individuals receiving $120.
Police are searching for a former Yakima police officer suspected of killing two women, one outside an elementary school, and abducting his 1-year-old son. The suspect, Elias Huizar, 39, has not been found and is considered armed and dangerous.
