Deadline approaches for six WA voter initiatives

GUEST: initiative organizer and founder of LetsGoWashington.com, Brian Heywood, says a combination of 55% independents and Democrats are signing his slate of six initiatives that are currently gathering voter signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot. Heywood
Transparency questions arise for homeless camp at Burien church

Burien neighbors, concerned about a church setting up a homeless camp on the property, alerted digital journalist, Jonathan Choe, to the story. Choe went to the Burien Oasis Church and encountered a Burien City Council member, Cydney
Social Security fate resurfaces at Republican debate

KVI’s John Carlson interviews frequent guest, economist and author, Steve Moore, who tackles the future of Social Security after this week’s Republican debate answers. Moore identifies several places Congress could find more money for funding Social Security
Seattle area public schools see spike in antisemitic incidents against students
“It reached a point where my kids were too afraid to go to school due to this hostile environment and they had to stay home.”
Apple agrees to record $25 million discrimination settlement for hiring immigrants over US citizens
The company illegally favored immigrant workers over American citizens and green card holders for certain jobs.
Belmont University freshman dies from stray bullet while at local park in Nashville

Officials confirmed that a Nashville college student has died a day after she was shot in the head by a stray bullet while walking on a trail near the campus of Belmont University. The Metropolitan Nashville Police
Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic with 42 deaths, over 900 hospitalizations

On Thursday, health officials in Puerto Rico declared an influenza epidemic in the U.S. territory. Health officials said there were plenty of vaccines, tests and treatments available on the island; however, the island has struggled with a
NWSL announces 4-year deals with ESPN, CBS, Prime Video

The NWSL announced Thursday that they will reach more viewers in 2024 with its new 4-year- broadcast deals with ESPN, CBS Sports, Prime Video and Scripps Sports. The NWSL agreed to four-year deals with each partner, who
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro out two weeks with Grade 2 ankle sprain

The Miami Heat announced that guard Tyler Herro will miss at least two weeks after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Herro will be in a walking boot for 10
Wynonna Judd named ‘The Voice’ season 24 Mega Mentor

Wynonna Judd was been named Mega Mentor for Season 24 of NBC’s The Voice, joining coaches Niall Horan, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani to mentor the remaining artists who have made it through the Battle