BREAKING: Trump to meet Mamdani at White House Friday
“Zero Jobs in 2026?!” – Rep. Travis Couture Sounds Alarm on WA’s Self-Inflicted Recession in Explosive Ari Hoffman Interview
House Republican budget lead Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) joined The Ari Hoffman Show on 570 KVI Wednesday afternoon to react to the final 2025 revenue forecast, which showed another drop in expected collections and delivered a shocking
Seattle mayor-elect’s transition team mixes experience with progressive values
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson’s newly-announced transition team includes a mix of city hall veterans, social housing advocates, and community-development leaders. The five leaders of the transition team are Andrés Mantilla, Brian Surratt, Karen
Gridlock returns for SR 167 drivers as bridge repairs begin in Pacific
(The Center Square) – Major repairs begin Wednesday night on the northbound State Route 167 bridge over 3rd Avenue Southwest in Pacific, following damage caused by an over-height truck back in September. All lanes will close overnight
Yakima’s $9M budget hole could upend youth swimming programs across the region
(The Center Square) – Facing a $9 million deficit, the Yakima City Council is considering cuts that could shutter the only indoor pool open for public use, upending several youth swimming teams mid-season. The officials cut general
WATCH: Lawmakers ask WA to ‘show your work’ in lawsuit over failure to release climate data
(The Center Square) – In early October, a lawsuit was filed in Thurston County Superior Court by a pair of state lawmakers and a public policy organization against two state agencies for what the plaintiffs say is
Loose wire caused cargo ship to crash into Francis Scott Key Bridge, NTSB finds
Ongoing tariff dispute could imperil WA’s $29B annual trade relationship with Canada
(The Center Square) – Stalled trade talks between the U.S. and Canada could negatively impact Washington state’s $29 billion annual trade relationship with its northern neighbor by increasing business costs, disrupting supply chains and hurting key industries.
Rep. Jim Walsh Rallies Support for Voter-ID Initiative
Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh joined The Morning Ride with an update on IL 26-126, an initiative that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. With the signature deadline in early January,
US Treasurer Brandon Beach Talks World Cup Security, America’s 250th Anniversary, Economic Opportunity, and the End of the Penny
U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach joined The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI during his visit to Seattle, weighing in on everything from Seattle’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary,