INTERVIEW: Heroes of ZAKA
KVI’s Ari Hoffman talks to Simcha Greiniman, Veteran Volunteer and Commander in Modin to hear first hand accounts of ZAKA’s rescue and recovery efforts on Oct 7 and in the days, weeks, and months that followed. Listen
‘I'm here to be difficult’: Spokane Valley closes investigation into councilmember
(The Center Square) – The City of Spokane Valley wrapped up its investigation into Councilmember Al Merkel on Thursday, saying he “berated” and “belittled” staff, making them feel fearful at city hall. The investigation initially ensued in
Boeing firefighters locked out by company say safety is being compromised
(The Center Square) – Friday marks the sixth day of Boeing firefighters being locked out by the aerospace company in a contract dispute. Negotiations between Boeing and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local I-66 representing 125
Rollbacks to Seattle gig worker minimum wage law to go before full city council
(The Center Square) – A proposed bill to amend Seattle’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance has been passed out of a council committee and now faces one more round of voting. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum
Seattle to use $7M for post-overdose care
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has unveiled a $7 million capital funding initiative to enhance the city’s response to substance abuse during the ongoing opioid crisis. The money comes from the U.S. Department of
Washington candidates for governor spar over public safety plans
(The Center Square) – Gubernatorial candidate and Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is not impressed with Republican candidate Dave Reichert’s newly released public safety plan. “Dave Reichert must really like Bob’s public safety plan, because he
Business owners blast Spokane City Council plan to relocate House of Charity
(The Center Square) – Local downtown business owners are protesting a proposal by the Spokane City Council to relocate the House of Charities homeless shelter less than a mile away to a former hotel building. Though supporters
Proposed Seattle police recruitment program to face final vote later this month
(The Center Square) – The latest attempt from Seattle city leaders to improve staffing levels at the Seattle Police Department has been given a “do-pass” recommendation by the Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee and now moves