REPORT: Job loss tops list of causes for homelessness in King County
(The Center Square) – A comprehensive report on King County’s homeless population reveals job loss is the leading driver of homelessness in the region. The report is based on data from King County’s 2024 Point in Time
'We don't want the money': WA trucking industry resists EV mandate
(The Center Square) – The Washington Department of Ecology is proposing updates to regulations that reduce pollution from new semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles sold in the state. Ecology contends the updates will increase flexibility and help
Professor sues UW being penalized for writing parody land acknowledgement
A case with major implications for free speech on campus is heading to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit this week, as University of Washington professor Stuart Reges challenges what he calls a violation
Arizona, Washington, Colorado, others urge Congress to fully fund Head Start
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging members of the U.S. House and Senate to fully fund the Head Start program in the next fiscal year. Hobbs joined 15 other governors in signing a
Spokane to enter mediation as regional 911 network nears split
(The Center Square) – After years of back-and-forth, the city of Spokane is preparing to split from Spokane Regional Emergency Communications, the county’s 911 dispatch network, but the fight isn’t over yet. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House
AfroTech report blames Trump cuts to DEI programs for major job losses for black women
A promise finally fulfilled; Ferguson signs bill exempting ag from CCA fuel taxes
(The Center Square) – Years after Washington farmers were promised they would be exempt from fuel taxes related to the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a bill into law to finally fulfill that
Illegal immigrant teen who killed woman in fatal Colorado crash given sweetheart plea deal
Morning Ride Road Trip to the Outlaw Music Festival
KVI has your chance to kick off your summer with the Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, and Lake Street Dive at the Gorge Amphitheatre on Sunday, May 25th. Want to win tickets?