Bill to merge three closed retirement systems, increase COLA passes WA Senate
(The Center Square) – On Monday, the Washington State Senate passed Substitute Senate Bill 5085, which merges three closed retirement systems and permanently increases cost-of-living increases for retired state workers. According to a bill summary, it “merges
Spokane prepares for overhaul after months of community debate over homelessness
(The Center Square) – Six months ago, Spokane advertised a series of roundtables to gather input on overhauling its approach to homelessness; 186 days later, residents are starting to get a picture of what that could look
$500M Bellevue housing project meant to provide residents easy access to public transit
(The Center Square) – Construction of an affordable housing complex in Bellevue intended to provide close access to public transportation broke ground last week. The Spring District transit-oriented development project will create 234 affordable housing units in
GOP chair calls for federal review of WA's implementation of 'Motor Voter' law
(The Center Square) – Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh wants the federal government to look into the accuracy of Washington’s voter registration system. Walsh, who also serves as a representative from Aberdeen in the Legislature,
Bill to expand abortion access on WA college campuses dies in committee
(The Center Square) – A bill that would require public colleges and universities in Washington state to offer medication abortion through student health centers has died in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. Senate Bill 5321 was
Seattle joins lawsuit against Trump admin over undocumented immigrant policies
(The Center Square) – The city of Seattle is joining in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration for implementing federal policies that target jurisdictions protecting undocumented immigrants. The lawsuit was initially filed on Feb. 7 and
Rep Brandon Gill to introduce legislation to put Trump on $100 bill
Carlson Conclusion: what the news media’s missing about the Trump V. Zelenskyy White House face-off
KVI morning host John Carlson digs into the un-expectedly blunt exchange at the White House between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Veep J.D. Vance and U.S. President Donald Trump. To hear the controversy and the coverage, click
White House turned Fight House: Here are the best memes from the Oval Office clash between Trump and Zelensky
97th Academy Awards: See the full list of Oscar winners
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony was held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, honoring excellence in cinema and hosted by Conan O’Brien. Anora was the big winner of