REVIEW: “A24’s CIVIL WAR” – Visceral and Intense; Weirdly Apolitical
Ari and Mike review A24’s Civil War. A career-best for Kirsten Dunst, but the star of the movie is the riveting sound design. The weirdly apolitical stance muddies the messaging of the movie. Tense and intense, Civil
Spokane mayor proposes ‘monstrous’ annual $40M public safety levy
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown claims public safety in the city could be at risk if a significant new tax levy isn’t approved to fill holes in the budget. Brown said the Community Safety
Federal Way mayor launches Violent Crime Task Force after deadly week
(The Center Square) – Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell has announced the creation of new task force to deal with an uptick in shootings within the city. The Violent Crime Task Force will be composed of Federal
Washington police use of force database project faces delays
(The Center Square) – In 2021, the Washington State Legislature enacted Senate Bill 5259 directing the state Attorney General’s Office to build a police use of force database that would continually receive information from state law enforcement
Bellingham explores wastewater facility upgrades due to air emissions violation
(The Center Square) – Bellingham, a coastal city in Washington state near the Canadian border, is actively seeking infrastructure upgrades at its Post Point wastewater treatment facility after receiving a notice of violation from the Northwest Clean
BREAKING: Trump blasts Judge Merchan for refusing to allow him to attend son’s graduation at risk of jail
Fueled by federal pandemic money, Washington state's spending has skyrocketed
(The Center Square) – Washington state government spending increased 169% from 1991 to 2023. The state’s total spending was $12.21 billion in 1991 and increased to $73.59 billion in 2023. When adjusted for inflation, that accounts for
WATCH: Anti-Trump agitator outside of Alvin Bragg trial removed by NYPD
WA Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs on upcoming changes to pursuit laws
(The Center Square) – In less than 2 months, law enforcement agencies across Washington state will have a new less restrictive set of rules when it comes to the pursuit of fleeing suspects. The Washington Legislature recently
WA Supreme Court to consider emergency stay on high-capacity magazine ban
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday concerning the state ban on the sale of “large-capacity” ammunition magazines. The state’s high court won’t be taking up the ban itself but