State CO₂ Report Shows 86% of Washington’s Claimed Climate Benefits Are Probably Fake
How a state accounting error inflated the impact of Washington’s $1.5 billion “CO₂ tax” spending — and why it matters Washington state officials released what they billed as a sweeping look at how they spent $1.5 billion
Todd Myers: How You Can Help Investigate and Expose Fraud
As public interest grows around alleged daycare fraud in Washington—what host Ari Hoffman calls “Minnesota-style fraud”—listeners are increasingly reaching out with tips, questions, and leads. But with the volume of speculation and the risk of misinformation, Hoffman
WATCH: Ecology says record rainfall, heavy mountain snow may not prevent drought
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Ecology said this week that record rainfall and recent heavy snowfall in the mountains may not have done enough to bring drought relief for this year’s dry season,
Yakima council considering another tax hike following narrow rejection last fall
(The Center Square) – Despite just closing a $9 million deficit after voters narrowly rejected a property tax hike, the Yakima City Council is considering another levy to save a fire station from closing this summer. The
Tacoma City Council approves 0.1% sales tax increase to avoid public safety cuts
(The Center Square) – The Tacoma City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a sales tax increase to fund public safety and help address a projected $15 million budget shortfall, despite several council members voicing concerns about
WA Democrats push for mid-decade redraw of congressional maps
(The Center Square) – Democratic lawmakers in Washington state on Tuesday pre-filed legislation for mid-decade redistricting. The proposal is part of a broader national trend of a surge in efforts to redraw maps outside the typical post-census
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife donates millions to nonprofit network funding violent anti-Israel groups: report
California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at age 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican who represented Northern California in Congress for more than a decade and built his political career around agriculture and water policy, has died at age 65, his office announced Tuesday. No cause
Trump admin. moves to suspend $10B in federal aid to social programs in five Democratic states
The Trump administration has ordered a sweeping pause on roughly $10 billion in federal funding for social services and child care programs in five Democratic-led states, citing concerns about fraud. The decision affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota
Washington Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury, DC Joe Whitt Jr.
The Washington Commanders will enter the 2026 season with new leadership after parting ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., according to multiple reports on Tuesday. The Commanders have not yet announced