School funding bill generates sharp exchange between OSPI's Reykdal and Sen. Braun
(The Center Square) – Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, verbally sparred over Engrossed House Substitute Bill 2049 at a Wednesday afternoon public hearing before the Senate Ways &
Seattle braces for further fallout from sweeping federal health agency cuts
(The Center Square) – Seattle leaders are preparing for more potential impacts related to continuing cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that have already seen several hundred Seattle-based workers laid off. The administration
With no word on the budget, can the legislative session end on time?
Julie “Florida Woman” Barrett, founder, Conservative Ladies of America/Washington joins KVI Ari Hoffman to discuss the upcoming end of this year’s legislative session. But with no word on budget negotiations, will there be a special session? How much
Seattle mayor proposes $1.3B education levy, doubling costs for homeowners
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to swap out the city’s expiring education levy for a larger version that would raise $1.3 billion over six years, nearly doubling what the current levy brings in
Tulsi Gabbard refers 2 intelligence professionals to DOJ for prosecution over leaks to Washington Post, New York Times
Spokane Valley voters to decide on tax proposal to renew $15 aquifer protection fee
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley residents will vote on two taxes this August after local officials approved another for the ballot on Tuesday that would renew a $15 aquifer protection fee. Last week, the Spokane Valley
WATCH: Permit-to-purchase gun bill headed to Gov. Ferguson’s desk
(The Center Square) – A bill requiring Washingtonians to get a new state permit before purchasing a firearm is on its way to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk. He is expected to sign the controversial bill into law.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces plans to phase out eight artificial food dyes by next year
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled a plan on Tuesday to begin phasing out eight synthetic food dyes from the nation’s food supply, aiming for full
NBA Playoffs Round 1: Pacers, Thunder, Lakers win Game 2 matchups
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks with a 123-115 victory on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, taking a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Playoffs first round. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 24 points,
Vatican shares details of Pope Francis’ death, funeral is scheduled for Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica
As the world continues to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death yesterday at the age of 88, the Vatican released the Pontiff’s death certificate, which states he died from a stroke that prompted irreversible heart