Officials mourn loss of Tacoma City Councilmember Catherine Ushka
(The Center Square) – Tacoma City Councilmember Catherine Ushka has passed away nearly two years after announcing she had stage 3 cervical cancer. Ushka served as the representative for Tacoma’s District 4 since she was first elected
Latest homeless count in King County breaks record with more than 16,000
(The Center Square) – The latest count of unhoused people living in King County reveals that homelessness in the region is at an all-time high. The King County Regional Homelessness Authority conducted both an unsheltered and sheltered
Transportation commission moves forward with 520 Bridge toll rate hike proposal
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Transportation Commission is moving forward with a proposal to increase toll rates on the 520 Bridge to cover a revenue shortfall and meet bond obligations. The commission unanimously approved a
Spokane City Council considers funding options for Latah Valley infrastructure
(The Center Square) – New development in Latah Valley could come to a halt under an emergency ordinance that Spokane’s City Council is expected to vote on in the next two weeks. Councilmember Paul Dillon’s measure would
Washington initiatives' supporters, opponents make case to voters as campaigns begin
(The Center Square) – With years of progressive programs and billions of dollars on the line, supporters and opponents of three Washington ballot measures prepare to bring their campaigns before voters. After enacting three initiatives to the
UW president calls for pro-Palestinian encampment to end as violent rhetoric rises
(The Center Square) – University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce is calling for pro-Palestine encampment on campus to be dismantled as vandalism and violent rhetoric increase. Since the initial encampment was established at the beginning of
Spokane Valley eyes millions for sidewalks and school crossings
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley could save millions on a plan to improve sidewalks and transportation infrastructure near schools if approved for two grant programs intended to promote bicycle and foot traffic. The Spokane Valley City
WA Traffic Safety Commission unveils new messaging amid increase in fatal crashes
(The Center Square) – The Washington Traffic Safety Commission is changing its messaging regarding its goal of reducing fatal and serious injury automobile crashes. The change comes after Washington state in 2023 recorded the highest number of
Cascadia ultra high-speed rail project inches forward
(The Center Square) – In 2016, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the idea of an ultra high-speed rail line connecting Vancouver, B.C. to Seattle
See the UW occupied campus protest mayhem with your own eyes
Opinion column by KVI morning show producer, Phil Vandervort: More and more images of the vandalism and individual behavior at the University of Washington occupied protest are pouring in with the benefit of social media. KVI morning