KVI Studio is visited by HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response!
HOPE AACR gives Comfort in Times of Crisis by bringing emotional support with their specially-trained dog and handler teams. Our own offices were visited by their wonderful teams (and adorable dogs!) recently after the sudden loss of
PNW lawmakers want faster FEMA response for wildfire victims
(The Center Square) – Three congressional members from Pacific Northwest have introduced bipartisan measures which aim to improve coordination between local, state, and federal agencies and tribal nations to deliver resources faster in the aftermath of disastrous
WA lawmaker floats state/local tax shift to protect taxpayers but raise muni revenue
(The Center Square) – As Washington state Democrats push for a three-fold increase in property taxes to raise revenue for cities and counties, a member of the minority Republican party suggests he has “a better way that
House committee hears conflicting views on Biden salmon plan, Snake River dams
(The Center Square) – A House subcommittee heard conflicting views Tuesday regarding a mediation proposal from the Biden Administration to pause long-standing federal litigation over restoration of endangered salmon in the Columbia Basin river system and impacts
‘We don’t have the ability,’ Refugees plea to Seattle for immediate shelter
(The Center Square) – Facing homelessness, around 70 refugee families formerly living in the Tukwila encampment sought immediate help from the Seattle City, but received none. The refugees stem from countries including Venezuela, Angola and the Democratic
King County homeless agency to hire second interim CEO since May 2023
(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority is transitioning to a second interim CEO as the agency continues to struggle to find a permanent hire for the position. Current Interim CEO Helen Howell is
Voter initiative supporters to rally in Olympia as lawmakers leave them in limbo
(The Center Square) – A Wednesday afternoon rally is scheduled at the Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia by supporters of six citizen initiatives currently lingering in the state Legislature. The initiatives concern a wide variety of
Washington bill permitting end of sex offender supervision passes out of committee
(The Center Square) – A Washington House bill allowing sex offenders under lifetime state supervision to petition to end it has cleared its first committee, even though one critical member of the committee referred to it as
Residents rally at the state Capitol for rent control
(The Center Square) – Hundreds of tenants and housing affordability advocates rallied on the steps of the state Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday. Chanting, “The people are unstoppable, another world is possible,” rallygoers came to lobby in
Massachusetts Dem governor commandeers rec center in black community to house 125 illegal immigrant families
Healey gave only 48 hours notice before youth programs were left homeless.