REVIEW: “Megalopolis” is a bold and bizarre allegory for the future that’s stuck in the past
KVI’s Big Mike was invited to review Megalopolis, the Roman epic from visionary director Francis Ford Coppola. Was this vanity project worth selling his wine label for? Find out when you listen to the audio here:
Vote Yes, Pay Less – Rep. Chris Corry fact-checks hit pieces against the Let’s Go Washington initiatives, destroying their narrative
KVI’s Ari Hoffman is joined by Rep. Chris Corry to talk about the hit pieces from the left against the Let’s Go Washington initiatives, destroying their narrative. Check out the brilliant fact-check at the Washington State House
Citizen panel recommends Washington lawmakers get 14% pay hike to $71K by 2026
(The Center Square) – The Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials has recommended state lawmakers be given a 14% pay boost over the next two years. Commission members heard from several legislators during two days
Spokane releases details of inclement weather shelter plan weeks after deadline
(The Center Square) – Spokane released details of the city’s annual inclement weather sheltering plan on Monday, two weeks after the deadline to “publish and disseminate,” per local law, but without many details. The plan helps inform
Bellingham joins western Washington city councils in opposing ballot initiatives
(The Center Square) – The Bellingham City Council is joining other western Washington cities in encouraging residents to vote against a slew of Republican-sponsored ballot measures. The city council approved resolutions that publicly oppose four ballot measures
Citizens launch billboards criticizing Spokane mayor over homelessness, transparency
(The Center Square) – Billboards started to pop up around Spokane on Monday, calling out Mayor Lisa Brown over the spiraling state of homelessness, and her supporter(s) paid for them. According to the billboards, the effort was
Seattle raises street parking rates again; some streets to charge $6.50 per hour
(The Center Square) – A quarter of Seattle streets will soon see an increase in hourly parking rates, with some reaching a new high of $6.50 an hour. The new parking rates will take effect on Tuesday.
Acting U.S. labor secretary meeting with both sides in Boeing machinists strike
(The Center Square) – Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su flew to Seattle Monday in hopes of getting striking Boeing machinists and company officials back to the bargaining table, as the strike enters a fifth week for
National Border Patrol Council endorses former President Trump
President Biden tours hurricane-stricken Florida, announces $600M in storm relief
On Sunday, President Joe Biden toured areas of Florida ravaged by the back-to-back hurricanes and announced $600+ million in aid for areas affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Florida officials have confirmed 17 deaths in Milton’s aftermath