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Seattle Police Department Implements New Ruse Policy to Improve Public Trust
Episode 150
The Seattle Police Department is implementing a new policy that establishes clearer guardrails for the use of ruses. Under the new policy, patrol ruses – which are defined as statements an officer kn…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
U.S. Rep. Newhouse Among Those Opposing Feds’ Grizzly Bear Proposal
Episode 149
Congressman Dan Newhouse was among a large crowd voicing opposition Monday to a federal proposal to reintroduce grizzly bears into north-central Washington state. “It is clear you all know that grizz…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Washington State Continues Search for Housing Affordability Solutions
Episode 148
As Washington continues to experience a severe housing affordability crisis, state legislators may finetune some existing tax incentive programs to encourage greater development. Among them is the mu…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Vancouver City Council Approves 33-Year Tree Canopy Plan as a Resolution
Episode 147
The Vancouver City Council has unanimously approved the Vancouver Urban Forestry Management Plan resolution that seeks to reach a 28% tree canopy goal by 2047. Vancouver's current 21% tree coverage …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Washington State Saw Violent Crime Increase in 2022
Episode 146
Both the FBI and a state law enforcement association say violent crime in Washington increased in 2022, running contrary to overall national findings. Last week, the bureau released data on more than…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Fixing Washington’s ‘Broken’ Transportation Funding System
Episode 145
State and county officials have recently highlighted a severe shortage of funding for transportation infrastructure in Washington that includes roads, bridges and highways. However, the overall probl…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
King County Moves on Potential $1 Billion Property Tax Hike for Climate Action
Episode 144
King County voters may see a new climate levy lid lift on their ballots next year as county officials begin discussions to increase revenue to reduce climate impact efforts. The new motion would requ…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Washington DOT Claims $11 Billion Backlog of Infrastructure Projects
Episode 143
While Washington's Climate Commitment Act has generated more than $1 billion in less than a year to fund climate change initiatives, the Washington State Department of Transportation says they don't …
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Two Ballot Measures Loom Large for Spokane Voters
Episode 142
Two ballot measures loom large for Spokane voters in the upcoming Nov. 7 general election. Measure No. 1 calls for a two-tenths of 1% increase in the countywide sales tax – that is, 2 cents more on e…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
WA SOPB Chair Reiterates Support for Community Notification on Sex Offenders
Episode 141
Brad Meryhew, chair of the Washington State Sex Offender Policy Board, said he wants to clear the air regarding a research document by an outside agency that was brought up by Cathy Dahlquist, a form…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago