Seattle economy benefiting from Seahawks’ Super Bowl run – at least in the short-term
(The Center Square) – The Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl run isn’t just a win for the team, but also a win for the Seattle economy, particularly for downtown bars, restaurants and hotels near Lumen Field. However, economic
Ari’s Review of Mercy
The KVI crew recently caught an early screening of Mercy, the new near-future thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. Set in a world where artificial intelligence plays judge and jury, the film follows a detective accused
Lawmakers consider bill that could lead to e-bike fees, mandates in the future
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers are considering a proposal that could lead to imposing fees on electric bikes to ensure that owners “pay their fair share” for using public roadways like other vehicles. The Senate Transportation
WA bill would reduce penalties for those convicted in child sex sting operations
(The Center Square) – A Washington state bill would reduce the length of time an individual must register as a sex offender after being convicted in a “net nanny” operation, while ending the lifetime community supervision. Net
“Pay Your Tabs or Else”: Washington lawmakers escalate enforcement amid car-tab revolt
Washington state’s escalating car tab fees—driven in part by charges tied to Sound Transit’s RTA (Regional Transit Authority) taxes and the region’s expanding light rail system—are pushing a growing number of residents to opt out of registration
‘This is a terrible idea’: Spokane eyes rule significantly limiting public input
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council appeared split on Monday after one new member offered an idea that could severely limit the public’s ability to testify on individual agenda items throughout 2026. The city currently
Op-Ed: The continued push for government run health care in Washington state
You have to give some lawmakers in Washington state credit for continuing to push for a state-run, single-payer health care delivery system. The latest piece of proposed legislation, Senate Joint Resolution 8206, is an attempt to amend
Minnesota Gov. Walz and President Trump speak by phone in aftermath of ICE shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, accusing federal officials of spreading misinformation and escalating unrest across the state. The op-ed, published Monday, came as
Seven killed, one seriously hurt after private jet crashes during takeoff in Maine
Federal officials confirmed that seven people were killed and one crew member was critically injured after a private business jet crashed and burst into flames while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening.
San Francisco Giants sign free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader to two-year, $20.5M deal
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year contract with free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader, valued at $20.5 million with incentives that could push it slightly higher, according to multiple reports. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal was