Semi Bird answers questions about his background
KVI’s Ari Hoffman interviews the WA GOP endorsed candidate for governor, Semi Bird. During this double-length, fiery conversation, Semi answers questions about his background and talks about how he plans to convince voters that he’s the one
Spokane Valley Councilmember Al Merkel announces bid for Washington State Senate
(The Center Square) – One of Spokane Valley’s most outspoken voices, City Councilmember Al Merkel, announced his bid for a seat in the Washington State Senate on Wednesday. Merkel, a relative newcomer to politics and a recent
Spokane County Fire District 9 levy failing at ballot box
(The Center Square) – In what was supposed to be a routine tax renewal, the Maintenance and Operations Levy for Spokane County Fire District 9 appears headed toward failure after being in effect for nearly three decades.
King County business urges change to minimum wage bill to save local economy
(The Center Square) – Businesses in unincorporated parts of King County are bracing for a potential minimum wage increase, but some are urging the county council to adjust the legislation to a model that could save the
Black athletic director of Baltimore high school arrested for creating AI deepfake of white principal to stage race hoax
Like it or not, FCC brings back net neutrality
(The Center Square) – The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted 3-2 to restore net neutrality rules, reversing a repeal ushered through during the Trump administration. Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers should not
EV charging vandalism could undermine Washington state's environmental goals
(The Center Square) – Washington state aims to have fast charging electric vehicle ports every 50 miles across the entire span of its 2,633 mile road system, and 3 million total in both public and private charging
Supreme Court Commissioner: WA’s high-capacity magazine ban staying in place
(The Center Square) – State Supreme Court Commissioner Michael Johnston ruled Thursday morning that the buying or selling of high-capacity magazines – those capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition – will remain illegal in