Historic Hostage Release: Ari Hoffman’s Emotional Take on Trump’s Middle East Triumph
In a raw and heartfelt remote broadcast amid the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, KVI’s Ari Hoffman shares his personal perspective on the monumental release of Israeli hostages after over 700 days in Hamas captivity—coinciding exactly two years
Seattle City Council OKs 0.1% public safety sales tax expected to generate $39M
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has approved, by a vote of 8-1, a 0.1% public safety sales tax despite acknowledging its impact on low-income taxpayers. The sales tax is anticipated to generate $39 million
Southwest falls short on list of great cities to drive
(The Center Square) – There’s no place safer to drive in the U.S. than Corpus Christi, Texas. That’s according to a WalletHub study, which puts five Texan cities in the top 10 of 100 cities. California didn’t
King County assessor will not run for reelection amid stalking scandal
(The Center Square) – King County Assessor John Wilson has announced he will not run for another term in 2026 and apologized for “personal behavior” involving allegations of stalking and violating a court order earlier this year.
Spokane County may reduce oversight around updating jail policies amid backlog
(The Center Square) – Facing a backlog of updates, Spokane County may reduce oversight of how the two local jails modify their policies to avoid costly lawsuits over noncompliance with changes in state law. The process is
WA Democratic lawmaker shares ‘regret and guilt’ over soft-on-crime votes
(The Center Square) – A Washington state Democratic lawmaker is expressing “regret and guilt” over legislation she supported that she believes has contributed to an explosion in juvenile crime and lives lost. Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, penned
Jonathan Choe Details Antifa’s Ties to Homeless Industrial Complex After White House Meeting
Independent journalist and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Jonathan Choe joined The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI Friday to discuss his recent visit to the White House, where he and other reporters briefed President Donald
Concerns remain over CAD data for WA police use of force database
(The Center Square) – As the Washington Data Exchange for Public Safety publishes for the first time data on police use of force incidents, concerns remain regarding the sharing of certain information with Washington State University. As
Sound Transit contemplating 1% property tax hike to ease $30 billion shortfall
(The Center Square) – The Sound Transit Board of Directors is exploring a 1% property tax increase for next year to address the swelling costs of the agency’s long-term capital projects. The 1% property tax increase would