BREAKING: Trump commutes George Santos’ sentence, freeing him from prison immediately
Allegations of dark money flood Spokane amid conservative, progressive face off
(The Center Square) – With the election less than three weeks away, progressives and conservatives in Spokane are raising concerns about campaign funding as donations roll in and voters cast their ballots. A bus full of volunteers
WATCH: Ferguson hints at ‘significant reductions in our budget’ for 2026 session
(The Center Square) – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson acknowledges the challenges that he and state lawmakers face regarding the 2026 supplemental budget due to slowing revenue growth, increased costs and reductions in federal funding. “The revenue forecast
How The Stranger Turned an Interview Into a Political Ambush
The Stranger Still Can’t Help Themselves Those who know me well know one thing: I never back down from a challenge—and I never turn down an interview. I’ve always believed that good debate sharpens ideas, even when
Washington Policy Center, Lawmakers Sue State Over Hidden Climate Data
A new lawsuit has been filed against the Washington Department of Ecology and the Department of Commerce after both agencies allegedly violated state law by failing to publish greenhouse gas emissions data for 2022 and 2023, data
Government Shutdown Hits Day 17: Rep. Michael Baumgartner Blames “Far-Left Tantrum” for Stalemate
The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its 17th day, and eastern Washington Congressman Michael Baumgartner joined The Morning Ride to offer his take on what’s keeping Washington, D.C. gridlocked. Baumgartner, a Republican from Spokane and
Ilhan Omar-endorsed Somali Muslim socialist mayoral candidate says Minneapolis cops should not cooperate with ICE
WSDOT says it needs $8 billion over next decade to keep infrastructure maintained
(The Center Square) – For years, the Washington State Department of Transportation has warned that its system is on a glidepath to “failure” due to chronic underfunding by the state Legislature for maintenance and preservation. This is
WAGOP Chair Rep. Jim Walsh Calls Out AG Nick Brown’s “Lawless” Worker Proposal
On The Morning Ride with Phil Vandervort, Washington State Republican Party Chair and State Rep. Jim Walsh (R–Grays Harbor) joined the show to discuss what he calls growing “lawlessness” in Olympia and to highlight key issues heading
Rural school board consider removing DEI language from official responsibilities
(The Center Square) – The Moses Lake School Board might remove language about “racial, ethnic and religious diversity” from a policy outlining its responsibilities before a new member joins in December. Two board positions are up for