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Jason Sutich

Ferguson signs bill allowing college sports betting at tribal casinos

Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Monday that expanded tribal sports betting to allow wagers placed on collegiate events.

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Charlie Harger

Harger: Ferguson signed WA’s millionaire income tax. Before you celebrate or protest, ask what happened to the last decade of budget increases

Governor Bob Ferguson signed Washington's new millionaire income tax into law Monday morning. Lawsuits were announced almost immediately.

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John Curley Show

‘The court will declare this tax is unconstitutional’: Former WA AG Rob McKenna gears up for legal fight against millionaires’ tax

Former WA AG Rob McKenna leads the fight against the new millionaires' tax, aiming to challenge its legality and implications.

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Julia Dallas

Seattle mayor unveils three-bill package to add 1,000 shelter beds this year

Mayor Katie Wilson aims to add 1,000 shelter beds in Seattle this year with new legislation to address homelessness.

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Luke Duecy

WA millionaires’ tax faces new lawsuit threat as Governor Ferguson signs bill

Washington’s proposed millionaires' tax is heading toward a legal showdown after Governor Bob Ferguson signed the controversial income tax measure.

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Manda Factor

GasBuddy analyst: Americans spending $8B more on gas as Seattle nears all-time price record

Gas prices in Washington have climbed nearly $1 in the past month and are threatening to break all-time records for unleaded gasoline.

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JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING, AND MIKE CORDER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trump issues new threat to Iran’s civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

Trump threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached “shortly.”

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Charlie Harger

‘A lot of votes may not count’: Supreme Court appears ready to upend WA mail-in ballot rules for federal races by November 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could require all ballots containing federal races to be physically received by Election Day.

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Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

President Trump acts to ensure TSA employee pay after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding, addressing urgent financial concerns.

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Frank Sumrall

WA AG sues Kalshi, alleges illegal gambling through prediction market

Washington filed a lawsuit Friday against Kalshi alleging it actively circumvents state gambling laws so users can place "prediction wagers" on nearly anything.

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Charlie Harger

Seattle gas prices near all-time record in 2026 as Iran war drives diesel to historic highs; analyst warns of 1970s-style oil crisis

Washington just set an all-time record for diesel prices this week. Now the all-time record for unleaded gasoline in Seattle is in the crosshairs too.

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Frank Sumrall

75,000 march throughout Seattle as multiple WA cities participate in ‘No Kings’ movement

Several "No Kings" rallies took place Saturday throughout Washington, including an estimated 75,000 people who marched through downtown Seattle.

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘You’re rationalizing bad practices at USPS’: Rep. Jim Walsh and Spike spar over Supreme Court late ballots debate

Rep. Jim Walsh discusses mail-in voting and late ballots on "The Jake and Spike Show," highlighting crucial voter ID initiatives.

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John Curley Show

‘It’s just the Wild West’: Councilmember Dunn says he pushed for audit years before King County fraud revealed

Dunn reveals his long-standing push for an audit before King County fraud was uncovered, highlighting accountability in local governance.

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Jason Sutich

Gov. Ferguson signs Washington’s first AI chatbot safety law for minors

Governor Bob Ferguson signed a new bill into law this week, regulating artificial intelligence chatbots to improve safety amongst young users.

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John Curley Show

Rep. Walsh outlines ‘demise of an unconstitutional tax scheme’ as GOP fights Ferguson’s ‘income tax’

Rep. Jim Walsh discusses the GOP plan to combat Ferguson's controversial income tax on millionaires.

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Luke Duecy

‘I’m in the fund everything but ICE camp’: Rep. Adam Smith stands firm until a DHS funding deal is reached

Adam Smith addresses the ongoing DHS funding standoff in Congress. Explore his stance and the implications for national security.

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Frank Sumrall

King County Assessor charged with violating restraining order against ex-fiancée

The Seattle City Attorney's office filed criminal charges this week against King County Assessor John Wilson.

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Charlie Harger

Washington sets all-time diesel price record in 2026 as Iran war and Climate Commitment Act push prices higher

Washington just set an all-time record for diesel prices. The statewide average for diesel hit $6.53 a gallon, surpassing every record in Washington history.

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Manda Factor

Washington mail-in voting at risk as Supreme Court signals major ruling before November

Supreme Court may impact mail-in voting laws in WA ahead of November elections.

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Julia Dallas

King County Council passes ban on ICE agents at county-owned properties after protestors disrupt meeting

The King County Council passed an ordinance Tuesday that bans U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering or operating within county-owned property.