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King County’s Homelessness Authority CEO Steps Down After Two Years
Episode 83
King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Marc Dones is stepping down from the role after serving as head of the agency since 2021. In a letter…
3 years ago
Woodward Touts Blake Fix Victories, Council May Need to Fix Blake Fix
Episode 82
With the recent passage of the "Blake fix" by the Washington State Legislature, Mayor Nadine Woodward took to Twitter Wednesday to highlight what she…
3 years ago
Washington Gun Ban Lawsuit Moved to Thurston County
Episode 81
A lawsuit filed in Grant County Superior Court against a newly-enacted Washington state law banning the sale or purchase of firearms deemed “assault …
3 years ago
Yakima Police Propose 10% Budget Reductions to Balance City General Fund
Episode 80
The Yakima Police Department is proposing reductions to its staffing levels to help the city avoid a potential budget gap in the near future. The Cit…
3 years ago
Drug Possession Controversy in Washington Comes Full Circle in Spokane
Episode 79
The Spokane City Council voted on their "Blake fix" law, set to re-criminalize drug possession passed by a 7-0 vote, bringing a local fix to a statew…
3 years ago
Washington Attorney General’s Office Accused of Playing Favorites in $15 Million Contract
Episode 78
A series of complaints filed late last year and early this year allege that employees with the Washington Attorney General's Office engaged in "uneth…
3 years ago
King County Officials Tout Newly-Approved Crisis Care Center Levy
Episode 77
King County officials see the newly-approved crisis center levy as a step forward in providing sufficient mental health services. While the King Coun…
3 years ago
What Spokane’s Drug Possession Laws Could Look Like Without State Blake Fix
Episode 76
"Criminalizing drug possession and use is an important step for the public health and safety of our community. We have a drug crisis that requires us…
3 years ago
Washington Elections Bill ‘Generates More Distrust in the System’
Episode 75
A bill sent to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee for consideration would exempt various aspects of the election system from public records requests and cent…
3 years ago
Spokane Regional Homeless Population up 36% From 2022 Numbers
Episode 74
The 2023 point-in-time count numbers show a significant increase for individuals and families without a permanent abode in Spokane, though a large en…
3 years, 1 month ago