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You’ve heard him for the past 14 years as a KVI voice on The Commute with Carlson and now Phil Vandervort takes over as the host of KVI’s Morning Ride. Join Phil and his producer, Zach Wildfang, every weekday morning from 6-9, to bring you the day’s first insight into the top local and political stories that impact your life, your town and your wallet so we can Make Washington Livable Again. The Morning Ride is fast-paced, filled with guest interviews from local leaders and politicians along with nationally respected voices like economist, Steve Moore, to give you unique insight that you won’t hear anywhere else. Phil Vandervort is a life-long Puget Sound resident. Born in Tacoma and living in Seattle since 1994, Phil has worked in Seattle talk radio since 1997 at Seattle’s biggest stations and with Seattle’s most well-known talk show hosts like John Carlson and the dearly departed, Dori Monson and John Clayton. Phil and his wife have been married for 26 years and have a 17-year-old son. Off the air, Phil’s interests include finding new bands and music, playing bass guitar, going to local concerts (has he told you about The Sheepdogs?), staying healthy with exercise that’s easy on the knees--especially snow skiing--and grilling meat.
(The Center Square) – In the small suburban city of Newcastle, a Democratic wave has reshaped the seven-member city council ahead of looming 2027 budget shortfalls that could force cuts, a shift local Republican leaders attribute to conservative complacency and national anti-President Donald Trump sentiment. Starting in 2026, Newcastle – located in eastern King County – will be governed by a Democratic majority for the first time since its incorporation in 1994. Voters elected Democrats
(The Center Square) – Faced with two options — fund transportation spending by implementing a $20 car tab fee or raising taxes — the Pasco City Council signaled a desire Monday to let voters decide next year. While the topic only came up as a public hearing without a formal vote, officials have discussed implementing a transportation benefit district for months. State law allows municipalities to establish a TBD to raise revenue for transportation infrastructure
(The Center Square) – Auburn is the latest Washington state city to take advantage of a new state law allowing cities and counties to implement a 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes without a voter-approved referendum. During a Monday night meeting, members of the Auburn City Council unanimously approved the tax hike as an additional source of funding to address public safety needs. During the 2025 legislative session, majority party Democrats expanded
(The Center Square) – Facing backlash from local businesses, the Spokane City Council deferred a vote on Monday over a 12% parking tax proposal after amending it to delay the effective date until April 2026. The officials planned to vote on Monday, but because of the timing of the amendment, the council had to delay final consideration to next week. They considered suspending the rules to still allow a vote on Monday, but opted to
