WATCH: Ferguson’s proposed new housing agency faces GOP criticism over cost, red tape

(The Center Square) – Washington state Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, is voicing frustration and outrage over Gov. Bob Ferguson’s recent announcement that he intends to establish a task force for creating a new, cabinet-level Department of
Drop in Seattle auto thefts may be cutting other vehicle-related crimes

(The Center Square) – A significant decrease in motor vehicle thefts in Seattle may have helped lower the rate of other crimes committed with stolen vehicles. As of Dec. 20, there have been 5,573 reports of motor
California attorney general joins coalition to protect trans youth in sports

(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 12 Democratic attorneys general on Tuesday, submitting an amicus brief opposing a legal challenge to Minnesota’s policies that allow transgender athletes to participate in female sports. The
Repeat offender assault sparks criticism of King County jail system

(The Center Square) – A recent alleged assault of a 75-year-old woman by a repeat offender in Seattle has prompted public safety leaders to criticize what they describe as systemic failures within the King County jail system.
WATCH: WA GOP budget lead blasts Ferguson’s fiscal plan as ‘a complete joke’

(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson released his proposed 2026 supplemental budget on Tuesday, the deadline for presenting it. Ferguson’s proposed budget totals $79 billion and aims to address a projected $2.3 billion shortfall
Danica Patrick tells Producer Zach to give up on his dreams.

While attending Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, KVI’s Ari Hoffman and producer Zach scored an unexpected and memorable interview with racing legend Danica Patrick. Hoffman spotted Patrick making the media rounds on the convention floor and
Katy Cornell on The Ari Hoffman Show: A Pastor, Business Owner, and Candidate Ready to Fight for Washington State

In this powerful interview, host Ari Hoffman sits down with Katy Cornell, candidate for Washington’s 26th Legislative District (covering Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, and Bremerton). Katy shares her journey from decades of international community development—building schools, hospitals,
Seattle planners explore upper-level signage to boost downtown revitalization

(The Center Square) – Seattle officials are considering changes to city rules that allow limited upper-level commercial signage downtown as part of a broader effort to support the area’s economic revitalization. Seattle Municipal Code generally limits commercial
Christmas Eve windstorm predicted to blow into Western WA

(The Center Square) – Mother Nature appears set to give an unwanted gift to Puget Sound residents this holiday season, in the form of more inclement weather the day before Christmas. The U.S. National Weather Service has
Scott Presler Warns WA Voter ID Initiative Likely to Fail Without Last-Minute Push

During Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, conservative activist Scott Presler delivered a blunt message to Washington voters during an interview on Talk Radio 570 KVI: the state’s voter ID/election integrity initiative is on track to miss