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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…
2 years, 8 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…
2 years, 8 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 L…
2 years, 8 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…
2 years, 8 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 ga…
2 years, 8 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 …
2 years, 9 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. …
2 years, 9 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 pot…
2 years, 9 months ago
Former Criminals Deemed ‘Marginalized’ Under Washington State Worker Training
Episode 90
As some states, such as Texas, have enacted laws banning the funding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI, Washington state is implementing su…
2 years, 9 months ago
Proposed Drug Possession Bill in Seattle Fails
Episode 89
The Seattle City Council voted 5-4 to refuse a bill that would transfer drug possession prosecution authority from King County to the Seattle City At…
2 years, 9 months ago