Tammy Weitzman Joins Ari Hoffman to Discuss Fred Hutch’s Decision to End DEI Initiatives Amid Federal Mandate
Tammy Weitzman joined KVI’s Ari Hoffman to break down Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center’s controversial decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in compliance with former President Donald Trump’s recent executive order. The cancer center
Spokane County sees revenue bump as $20M deficit and potential cuts loom
(The Center Square) – With a $20.6 million deficit on their heels, Spokane County officials caught a glimpse of hope on Monday as recent sales tax collections show revenue coming in faster than expected this spring. Jeff
$19M Snoqualmie River restoration project sees early success for salmon, flood safety
(The Center Square) – King County is reporting early success from a $19 million floodplain restoration project that’s helping young salmon thrive in the Snoqualmie River. In April 2024, the county completed its largest-ever floodplain restoration project
BREAKING: ‘Emotionally disturbed person’ stopped from going up to roof of Trump Tower, authorities on scene
WATCH: WA Senate Dems advance several tax hike bills as session enters last week
(The Center Square) – Ahead of the last week of the legislative session, Democratic senators on Saturday passed several bills as part of a $12 billion tax package, including expanding the capital gains tax, hiking tax rates
Colleagues mourn the sudden loss of state Sen. Bill Ramos
(The Center Square) – Fellow lawmakers and others in Washington state government are remembering Sen. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, who died unexpectedly Saturday evening during a trail run. He was 69. Ramos had represented the largely rural 5th
Seattle’s slumping revenue reignites debate over taxing the rich
(The Center Square) – Seattle officials are weighing new progressive taxes as debate swirls over whether they would help or hurt the city’s already slumping revenue streams. On April 16, Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck announced