HB 2201 would require Sound Transit to use the schedule passed in 2006 to determine taxes. They currently use the one passed in 1996. “I’m getting really tired of them focusing on how it’s going to hurt Sound Transit. I’m more concerned about how it’s hurting, right now, the people paying for the tabs,” Rep. Mark Harmsworth (R-Mill Creek) said.

Gov. Jay Inslee issues another memo to ban non-essential state-funded travel to North Carolina. Inslee also issued a similar ban in 2016. He says his reason is because of the repeal of a bill that prohibited cities and counties in North Carolina from passing legislation based on sexual orientation or gender identity when they use public restrooms.

Expedia maintaining Bellevue presence until 2020, Snapchat heading to Seattle. Expedia will retain employees in Bellevue despite sending at least 3,000 to a new campus in South Lake Union in 2019. Snapchat will be overtaking the former Redfin company space in Market Place Tower.

Spokane City Mayor David Condon has asked the City Council to pass legislation dealing with the Police Department before beginning union negotiations. The legislation under consideration is regarding civilian oversight. “I do not believe that the city can in good faith begin negotiations if the council is continuing to contemplate changes to the ordinance that would require additional and corresponding changes to the collective bargaining agreement,” Condon said.

Spokane Park Board voted to move forward with the $1 million renovation to the Rotary Fountain. Mechanical failures have prevented the $1.25 million fountain from functioning properly.

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