WA gas tax hike looks increasingly likely as part of transportation budget
(The Center Square) – With the Washington state legislative session scheduled to adjourn one month from Thursday, lawmakers are getting down to the nitty-gritty work on massive budget proposals that will impact taxpayers. This week, majority party
Former Classic Liberal Democrat Rachael Savage is Running for Mayor of Seattle as a Republican
KVI’s Ari Hoffman is joined in-studio by candidate for Mayor of Seattle, Rachael Savage, who is running against Bruce Harrell as a Republican. Listen to the audio here: Learn more about Rachael Savage, including videos, how
Monster Energy AMA Supercross is Returning to Lumen Field March 29, 2025!
KVI’s Ari Hoffman chats with rider Braden Spangle about the upcoming Monster Energy Supercross 2025 Seattle Race on March 29! Listen to the audio here: Monster Energy AMA Supercross 2025 Tickets Now on Sale for the Seattle
DOGE team says its work is a ‘revolution,’ claims work will reduce deficit by $1 TRILLION
Washington state’s ambulance deserts and the workforce
(The Center Square) – Calling 911 is often the first reaction in a medical emergency, whether at home or on the road this summer. It’s our indispensable safety net. But who answers that call? That’s one challenge
Seattle committee weighs increased levy renewal for public campaign financing
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Governance, Accountability & Economic Development Committee is deliberating a levy renewal to fund a public campaign financing voucher program, with signs pointing to city council support. The city’s Democracy Voucher Program
WATCH: Permit-to-purchase gun bill clears another hurdle in WA Senate
(The Center Square) – Republicans in the Senate Law & Justice Committee raised constitutional concerns Thursday about a permit-to-purchase firearms bill before majority Democrats on the committee pushed the measure out of executive session with a do-pass
WA Senate votes to keep reporters out of legislative wings unless invited
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate in a voice call vote approved a resolution on Wednesday that restricts the ability of the press to enter the legislative wings unless specifically requested by a senator. The
WA Senate advances landmark bill to cap annual rent hikes statewide
(The Center Square) – Attempting to stabilize costs as families struggle to find housing, Senate Democrats advanced a bill Wednesday that would impose annual rent caps for the first time in Washington state history. The proposal comes
Seattle opens 'AI House' to take advantage of multi-trillion dollar market
(The Center Square) – Seattle has launched “AI House,” a public-private partnership involving movers and shakers in the artificial intelligence world designed to make the Emerald City a major hub in the fast-growing and lucrative industry. AI