Big Mike’s Solo Take: Ethan Coen’s Fun and Flawed Dark Comedy, “Honey Don’t!” Misses the Mark
Join KVI’s Ari Hoffman and producer Big Mike as they discuss Honey Don’t! (2025), the latest dark comedy from Ethan Coen, half of the iconic Coen Brothers duo behind Fargo and The Big Lebowski. Big Mike breaks
Spokane may backfill insolvent jail fund despite $13.4M general fund shortfall
(The Center Square) – Sitting on another unpaid jail bill, the city of Spokane may backfill the account responsible for covering its costs from the general fund despite an approximately $13.4 million deficit. Chief Financial Officer Matt
WA spent more than $23M to hold illegal aliens with ICE detainers in 2024
(The Center Square) – A group of Washington state Republican senators, including 31st Legislative District Sen. Phil Fortunato of Auburn, are calling for the repeal of a state law that limits law enforcement’s cooperation with federal Immigration
Bellingham weighs quick-turn sales tax to patch $10M budget hole
(The Center Square) – The city of Bellingham, Wash., is working quickly to implement a new sales tax to fund public safety operations in 2026 amid a $10 million budget gap. The Bellingham City Council is expected
City of Spokane dismisses all failure to disperse charges against ICE protesters
(The Center Square) – Just over two months after the largest protest in Spokane since the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, the City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed all misdemeanor charges for failure to disperse against the June
Op-Ed: Grocery store closures are exactly what some politicians asked for
Washington state politicians – and many more around the country – cheered when the Albertsons-Kroger merger was blocked. They said it was about protecting workers and consumers. But walk through Kent, Renton, or Shoreline today and ask
Tacoma seeks dismissal of lawsuit related to $20 minimum wage initiative
(The Center Square) – The city of Tacoma, Wash., is requesting that the Pierce County Superior Court dismiss action on a lawsuit regarding a stalled $20 minimum wage measure. On Aug. 22, the city filed a response
NEW: Trump signs EO making burning US flag for ‘incitement’ subject to 1 year in jail
Op-Ed: Teacher contract talks about living within our means
In a place like Mead, we know what it means to take care of what’s ours. Whether it’s a farm, a family business, or the family home, we’re frugal, we plan for the hard times, and make