Trump signs executive order banning government from using woke AI systems
U.S. Sen. Murray, B.C. premier push back on new U.S. tariffs ahead of August hike
(The Center Square) – Despite presidential authority, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., called on Republicans on Wednesday to block the Trump administration’s tariffs and return to free trade. Murray issued the call to action alongside British Columbia
Hospital in the red: Future of WA’s Harborview tied to fading federal dollars
(The Center Square) – Washington state’s largest public hospital could go into the red in 2026 despite a successful fiscal year 2025, with the anticipated loss of Medicaid direct payments. Harborview’s fiscal year 2025 was July 1,
Bryan Kohberger sentenced to four life terms for Idaho college student murders
(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, a former Washington State University criminology Ph.D. student who brutally murdered four University of Idaho students in 2022 was sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of
77% of King County Voters Back Public Camping Ban, Overwhelmingly Prioritize Public Safety: Survey
“77% of Voters Back Public Camping Ban, 83% Support Mandatory Rehab for Repeat Offenders” King County Voters Demand Action on Crime, Addiction, Homelessness, and Cost of Living—Initiative 28 and New Campaign Offer a Clear Path Forward King
Fiscal Fallout: Washington ‘in the worst budget crisis we’ve ever had’
(The Center Square) – Last month, the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported that Washington faced running out of money by 2027. With the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the state now
How Can You Sign the Initiative to Require Voter ID in Washington
WAGOP Chairman and State Representative Jim Walsh joins The Morning Ride to share how you can sign the initiative that would require voters to provide proof of US citizenship in order to vote in Washington State. Listen
Olympia council sends $20 minimum wage, Workers’ Bill of Rights to Nov. vote
(The Center Square) – The Olympia City Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal to adopt a $20 minimum wage as part of a Workers’ Bill of Rights initiative. The council voted 4-3 against passing the initiative
BREAKING: DNI Tulsi Gabbard refers Obama to DOJ to ‘investigate criminal implications’ of revelations on Russia collusion hoax
King County OKs 0.1% public safety sales tax; Braddock promises fall spending plan
(The Center Square) – The King County Council voted 8-1 on Tuesday to approve a new sales tax that broadly goes toward public safety programs, despite concerns about approving another regressive tax without a defined spending plan.