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Businesses, Customers Push Back Against ‘Additional Danger’ of Seattle App Ordinance
Episode 100
A city of Seattle proposal limiting the ability of companies to deactivate app-based workers has drawn criticism from businesses, community leaders, and customers themselves. At a June 27 meeting of …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Yakima Airport Volunteers for Washington’s Capacity Expansion With Electrifying Plan
Episode 99
As the Washington Department of Transportation continues its task of recommending a site for a future commercial airport in the state, the City of Yakima is willing to take on an expansion with elect…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Spokane Police Short 70 Full Time Employees
Episode 98
A presentation to the Spokane City Council during their study session outlined the state of staffing for the Spokane Police Department, and currently, things aren't trending in a good direction. Spok…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
‘Speed Kills’: Addressing Washington’s Traffic Death Crisis
Episode 97
Washington state has a goal of eliminating traffic fatalities by 2030, but for now, state officials are looking for ways to bring them down from what are currently record highs. According to the late…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Foreign National Avoids Prosecution After Illegally Voting in Washington 28 Times
Episode 96
In Washington state, there is a presumptive right to vote when a person registers either through the Secretary of State's Office, the Department of Licensing or DOL. While state officials have noted …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Tukwila’s New Minimum Wage Increase Will Be One of Washington State’s Highest
Episode 95
The City of Tukwila will soon raise its minimum wage to better compare to the neighboring City of SeaTac, which has the highest minimum wage in the U.S. at $19.06. The minimum wage increase goes into…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Washington Gas Surpasses California, Prices up $1.05 per Gallon This Year
Episode 94
Washington fuel prices took home the gold this week, surpassing California as the most expensive fuel market in the nation. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded was sitting at $4.89 stat…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Seattle Business Owner Sues City Over CHOP, Previously Described It as ‘Peaceful Protestors’
Episode 93
A business owner who voiced support for the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, or CHOP, during its existence and barred armed officers from entering her stores after it ended is now suing the city and fi…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Spokane City Council Brings Police Chief Under Ombudsman Authority
Episode 92
After a nearly four-hour marathon session of readings, debate, public testimony, and votes, the Spokane City Council passed Ordinance Number C39397. The ordinance allows the investigation of the Chie…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Bellevue Considers Transportation Tax District Amid Increased Traffic Injuries
Episode 91
The City of Bellevue is considering a possible tax district that would send generated revenue solely to transportation maintenance projects. This potential district would be used to address the incre…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago