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You’ve heard him for the past 14 years as a KVI voice on The Commute with Carlson and now Phil Vandervort takes over as the host of KVI’s Morning Ride. Join Phil and his producer, Zach Wildfang, every weekday morning from 6-9, to bring you the day’s first insight into the top local and political stories that impact your life, your town and your wallet so we can Make Washington Livable Again. The Morning Ride is fast-paced, filled with guest interviews from local leaders and politicians along with nationally respected voices like economist, Steve Moore, to give you unique insight that you won’t hear anywhere else. Phil Vandervort is a life-long Puget Sound resident. Born in Tacoma and living in Seattle since 1994, Phil has worked in Seattle talk radio since 1997 at Seattle’s biggest stations and with Seattle’s most well-known talk show hosts like John Carlson and the dearly departed, Dori Monson and John Clayton. Phil and his wife have been married for 26 years and have a 17-year-old son. Off the air, Phil’s interests include finding new bands and music, playing bass guitar, going to local concerts (has he told you about The Sheepdogs?), staying healthy with exercise that’s easy on the knees--especially snow skiing--and grilling meat.
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council unanimously adopted its Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, outlining the city’s growth and development goals through 2044, with Phase 2 scheduled to begin in 2026. A city’s comprehensive plan serves as a long-term road map for how the city will grow over the next 20 years and beyond. It guides decisions on where housing and jobs will be located, as well as how and where the city invests
(The Center Square) – Members of the Department of Children Youth and Families Oversight Board met Wednesday to discuss proposed changes to legislation that critics say has led to an alarming increase in the numbers of children who have died in the Washington state welfare system in recent years. The board also discussed and ultimately rejected adding the secretary of DCYF or executive staff to the board as a nonvoting member. House Bill 1227 (Keeping
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration on Wednesday issued an emergency order requiring a coal-fired power plant in Washington state to remain open this winter, citing a need to ensure grid reliability in the months ahead. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed Canada-based power generation company TransAlta to keep Unit 2 of the Centralia Generating Station, located about 65 miles south of Seattle, available to operate until March 16. The Energy Department said the order
(The Center Square) – Seattle’s heat pump rebate program led to more than 300 homes converting from oil heating to an electric-powered heat pump in 2025. Through the program, Seattle households can receive an instant rebate ranging from $2,000 to $8,000 to switch from oil heating to an energy-efficient Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pump. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the program in 2024, setting a goal of eliminating oil-heated homes citywide by 2030. Kristin Brown, communications
