The Portland City Council has thrown the Portland Children’s Levy into disarray by rejecting the entirety of its $70.9 million grants package and instead extending existing grants by a year ...

Without levy approval, the department cannot afford to staff all of its stations. The chief said having to make these decisions does not serve the community's best interests. "Devastating.

Yakima City Council members set out a timeline for discussing one-time levy increases to help make up for a $9 million shortfall in the city's 2026 general fund.

Local News Franklin Township votes to shut down fire station after levy fails Station 193 on Frank Road will close by July 13, according to Franklin Township Fire Chief Bob Arnold.