Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTukwila Mayor Flags ‘Cryptic’ DHS Message Amid Protest Outside Federal Facility
Episode 320
(The Center Square) – In the first Tukwila City Council meeting since an escalated protest occurred on Saturday, Mayor Thomas McLeod said the city was blindsided by strange messages related to Depart…
Published on 6 months ago
Spokane Council Revives 3‑Day Notice for Clearing Encampments After Reversal
Episode 319
(The Center Square) – After seven hours of debate and testimony, only half of Mayor Lisa Brown’s plan to overhaul Spokane’s response to homelessness passed on Monday night. Despite initially rejectin…
Published on 6 months ago
Weekend Edition | ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests Planned for Several WA Cities This Saturday
Episode 317
(The Center Square) – Cities across politically blue Washington state are set to participate in this weekend’s "No Kings Day" event, a series of nationwide protests and rallies against President Dona…
Published on 6 months ago
Industry Leaders Urge WA Lawmakers to Change Course on Health Care Costs
Episode 318
(The Center Square) – Health care industry leaders in Washington state are growing concerned about price controls on providers and increased taxes on physician groups and hospitals, which could lead …
Published on 6 months ago
Washington AGO Task Force Struggles to Define ‘Domestic Violent Extremism’
Episode 316
(The Center Square) - The Attorney General’s Office’s Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force has released its preliminary report on how to treat the issues from a public health perspective. …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Seattle Mayor Pushes Law Changes to Target Unruly Nightclubs
Episode 315
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s new proposal would amend the city’s chronic nuisance properties ordinance as part of a continued effort to curb gun violence around nightclubs. Cur…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Weekend Edition | Spokane County Caught in Confusion Over DHS Sanctuary Designation
Episode 314
(The Center Square) – Spokane County Commissioner Al French said on Tuesday that his peers should consider clarifying their stance on federal immigration enforcement due to recent events. Last week, …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Emails Show WA AGO, Perkins Coie Colluded on Federal Lawsuit Against President Trump
Episode 313
(The Center Square) – Seattle-based private law firm Perkins Coie and Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown collaborated on an amicus brief – or “friend of the court” – filed on behalf of the …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Spokane County Caught in Confusion Over DHS Sanctuary Designation
Episode 312
(The Center Square) – Spokane County Commissioner Al French said on Tuesday that his peers should consider clarifying their stance on federal immigration enforcement due to recent events. Last week, …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Board Stiff: Sound Transit Lacks Transit Expertise as Project Delays Drag On
Episode 311
(The Center Square) – The Sound Transit Board of Directors has been criticized for a lack of transportation expertise among its members, as the agency continues to see delays to light rail expansion …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago