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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) – The Spokane Fire Department is anticipating budget challenges ahead of 2026 that could impact service levels, with overtime costs currently 24% higher than last year. Fire Chief Julie O’Berg told the Spokane City Council on Monday that her department may have as many as 20 vacancies by the end of the week. SFD has averaged eight to 15 every week this year, but she said it’s now rising due to a
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has announced the launch of the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety, or WADEPS, after years of delays and setbacks due to contract disputes, data security concerns, and allegations of unethical conduct. In 2021, the state Legislature enacted Senate Bill 5259, which tasked the AGO with overseeing an advisory group to develop recommendations for a request for proposal, or RFP, for a private or
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council will appoint a new representative for the third time since January 2024 after Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore announced she is resigning from her position. Moore announced that her last day on the job will be July 7 after serving District 5 for a year and six months. She cited health and personal reasons for her resignation, which she seriously considered “over the past several months.” “Ultimately,
(The Center Square) – June marks the final month of the Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term and all nine justices are racing against the clock to issue final opinions on controversial cases. From the legality of a federal injunction against birthright citizenship, to gun manufacturer liabilities and even age verification for online pornography the court is busy with many decisions. Here are some of the cases that the nation’s highest court will decide before the end
