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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 S…
2 years, 7 months 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…
2 years, 7 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 age…
2 years, 7 months ago
King County Felony Caseload Not Expected to Normalize Within Next Several Years
Episode 140
King County’s work to address a pandemic-caused caseload backlog has seen some success as of late, but over 1,500 more serious cases remain unaddress…
2 years, 7 months ago
Spokane City Council Okays Licensing Inspections of Massage Businesses
Episode 139
Spokane City Council members on Monday unanimously approved a measure regulating local massage and reflexology businesses as a safeguard against pote…
2 years, 7 months ago
King County’s Homeless Program Spent $70 Million, Housed 803 in 2022 Amid Construction
Episode 138
An annual report reveals that King County’s program to house people through 15 sites used more than $70 million to house 803 people due to incomplete…
2 years, 7 months ago
Divided Spokane City Council Censures Mayor Over Appearance at Worship Event
Episode 137
A divided Spokane City Council voted 4-3 Monday night to censure Mayor Nadine Woodward for her brief on-stage appearance at a large Christian worship…
2 years, 8 months ago
Seattleites React to Planned Target Closures Due to Retail Theft
Episode 136
Target announced the closures of nine stores across four states, including two in Seattle, Wash. due to retail theft, but some Seattleites are unfaze…
2 years, 8 months ago
WA Considers Allowing Fingerprint Scan, Facial Analysis to Buy Alcohol, Cannabis
Episode 135
The Washington State Legislature may consider legislation giving the State Liquor and Cannabis Board further rulemaking authority regarding the use o…
2 years, 8 months ago
Homelessness Authority Shuttering Partnership for Zero Pilot Program in Seattle
Episode 134
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority is winding down its pilot program that focused resources on getting homeless people in the downtown S…
2 years, 8 months ago