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WA Rep: ‘We’re basically starving transportation’ at the state level
Sen. Phil Fortunato on the transportation package unveiled by the Freedom Caucus that would take a different approach at the state level.3 years ago
Seattle Council candidate would not have voted to cut police budget 20%
A longtime activist in the Seattle area, Mike McQuaid is running for Seattle City Council, going up against Teresa Mosqueda in the at-large position.3 years ago
WA prosecutor: Retroactive earned release bill gives ‘biggest benefit to worst offenders’
Mary Robnett (Pierce County Prosecutor) on why she opposes a new plan to release some prisoners on “good behavior” -- it’s a bill that is retroactive.3 years ago
WA Rep: Police tactics bill appeases ‘political group’ at expense of safety
State Rep. Brad Klippert (R-Kennewick) on a new bill that seeks to change police tactics in Washington state, and how it undermines public safety.3 years ago
WA Rep. Herrera Beutler: ‘I’m still the exact same Republican’ despite impeachment drama
Washington Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler voting to impeach Donald Trump has since seen her caught between Democrats and Republicans.3 years ago
QFC rep: Seattle hazard pay ‘not sustainable’ with stores on thin margins
QFC representative Tiffany Sanders provides added insight into the decisionmaking then went into closing a pair of Seattle locations.3 years ago
Rush Limbaugh, legendary conservative talk radio host, passes away at 70
Rush Limbaugh, conservative talk radio host of the nationally syndicated Rush Limbaugh Show, has died at age 70 after a battle with lung cancer.3 years ago
WA Rep: ‘Heartbreaking’ that Tri-Cities region not moved to Phase 2
State Sen. Sharon Brown (R-Kennewick) calls out Gov. Inslee for keeping only the Tri-Cities and the surrounding region in Phase 1.3 years ago
WA Rep: Democrat leaders unwilling to take on Inslee’s COVID proclamations
Sen. Mike Padden on the Freedom Caucus, formed in light of how the COVID-19 shutdowns occurred. He says Democrat leaders won't stand up to Gov. Inslee.3 years ago
WA Food Industry CEO: Seattle grocery store hazard pay singles ‘one industry out’
Washington Food Industry Association CEO Tammie Hetrick on the lawsuit grocery associations filed against the City of Seattle regarding hazard pay.3 years ago
Seattle council candidate looks to bring urgency to helping small businesses
Co-founder of Fremont Brewing Sara Nelson explains why she’s running as a pro-business candidate for Seattle City Council.3 years ago
WA Rep: Too easy for the wealthy to impose COVID restrictions on less fortunate
State Rep Steve Kirby (D-Tacoma) on his support for a Republican bill curtailing Inslee’s emergency powers during an emergency.3 years ago
Whatcom County officials ask for ‘equity and clarity’ in vaccine distribution
Whatcom County leaders are asking Gov. Inslee for more equity between counties and more transparency into the state's vaccine distribution.3 years ago
WA Rep: Inslee did disservice to Biden by supporting promotion of unemployment head
Rep Jesse Young (R-Gig Harbor) discusses the massive ESD data breach, and how he believes Inslee was wrong to support the departing unemployment head Suzi LeVine.3 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate seeks compassionate spaces for homeless
Lance Randall on his run for Seattle mayor and how he hopes to create spaces for the homeless that provide many of their basic needs.3 years ago
Witness to Tacoma police officer driving through crowd speaks out
Video shows a Tacoma police officer driving out of a group of people Saturday night. A witness shares his side of what happened with the Jason Rantz Show.3 years ago
SPD Chief Diaz: Additional police budget cuts impacting ‘proactive public safety’
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz on $5,4 million budget cut proposals by Council that may be kneecapping the police and their ability to do proactive public safety.3 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate looks to reimagine policing to help address homeless crisis
Colleen Echohawk is entering the Seattle mayoral race on a platform of reimagining policing as a means to address the city's homeless crisis.3 years ago
Sec of State Kim Wyman: ‘I am not planning to leave the Republican Party’
Sec of State Kim Wyman says no, she didn’t tell KUOW that she was considering leaving the Republican Party -- it was taken out of context.3 years ago
WA Rep: Democrats’ gas taxes could be ‘rammed through this year’
State Rep Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia) slams the attempt by Democrats to raise Washington state gas taxes at a time when many are struggling.3 years ago
WA GOP chairman explains where the party goes post-Trump
Washington State Republican Party Chairman Caleb Heimlich shares his thoughts for how the party moves forward and the necessary next steps.3 years ago
WA Rep says Inslee gives ‘anecdotal evidence’ on restaurants and COVID
Sen. Ron Muzzall (R-District 10) pushes an economy reopening bill and criticizes Gov. Inslee’s handling of the reopening process.3 years ago
New WA bill would expedite reopening process, and get senators on record
Sen. Mark Mullet discusses the bill to get Washington into Phase 2, which he says would expedite the reopening process and get senators on record about it.3 years ago
