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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) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson, a progressive organizer, clashed Friday night in a televised debate hosted by KING 5 and The Seattle Times. The two mayoral candidates previously met on the debate stage on Sept. 23 and Thursday. The debate focused several contentious major issues, including public safety and homelessness. Harrell, seeking a second term, touted his experience and track record of managing the Emerald City’s many challenges.
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson, a progressive organizer, clashed Friday night in a televised debate hosted by KING 5 and The Seattle Times. The two mayoral candidates previously met on the debate stage on Sept. 23 and Thursday. The debate focused several contentious major issues, including public safety and homelessness. Harrell, seeking a second term, touted his experience and track record of managing the Emerald City’s many challenges.
(The Center Square) – With another major grocery store in Seattle set to close later this month, the issue of food and medicine deserts is a growing concern for some Emerald City residents. Seattle’s two mayoral candidates have different approaches to taking on the problem. Food deserts are neighborhoods with limited access to affordable, nutritious food. Medicine deserts are areas lacking sufficient healthcare providers or pharmacies. The two mayoral candidates’ urgency to address food and
(The Center Square) – Conservatives on the Spokane City Council hope that the third time’s the charm as they plan to reintroduce a popular camping ban this month that the state’s highest court struck down. Nearly 75% of voters approved Proposition 1 in 2023 to outlaw camping within 1,000 feet of a school, park or daycare. The law only applied to certain parts of the area at specific times due to a lower court ruling,
