Fewer at risk children in out-of-home care but critics say its nothing to applaud

(The Center Square) – Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families says the agency is meeting its goals to dramatically reduce the number of children and youth in out-of-home care. A news release from DCYF said there
Olympia urges government on reparations for descendents of enslaved people

(The Center Square) – The City of Olympia will soon begin drafting a resolution that would urge the state and federal government to explore reparations for descendents of enslaved African people. The potential resolution would also encourage
Seattle and King County seek new KCRHA contract with single governing board

(The Center Square) – The executive offices at King County and the City of Seattle have announced their intention to renew the contract with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority with changes to its governance structure. The
Spokane Valley eyes pushing public comments to late in the evening on weeknights

(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley is considering changes to the city council’s governance manual that could require residents to reserve their comments for the end of meetings, often late in the evening. After being briefed by
Outrage continues over quiet attempt to invalidate WA initiatives

(The Center Square) – Supporters of several citizen initiatives, some already adopted into Washington law, and others to appear on the November ballot are not buying Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s transparency claims following last week’s surprise ruling
KVI – EYES ON THE INSIDE

Join Talk Radio 570 KVI for exclusive local coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. KVI is sending ‘Eyes on the Inside’ and will be airing live reports from Chicago as well as interviews from some
DNC delegate arrested during Ferguson riots on anniversary of Michael Brown’s death that left cop fighting for his life
Judge Juan Merchan rejects Trump’s third request to remove him from hush-money case

Judge Juan Merchan has rejected a third request by the attorneys for former President Donald Trump to remove him in the New York criminal case that convicted Trump on 34 felonies of falsifying business records – the
Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthens into hurricane after knocking out power in Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday, after bringing “significant flooding” to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands and moved north. The National Hurricane Center shared earlier in the day that Ernesto, located about 175 miles northwest
Cleveland Browns and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah agree to $39M contract extension

The Cleveland Browns and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah have agreed to a three-year contract extension. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the deal is worth up to $39 million, and it will pay Owusu-Koramoah $25 million guaranteed: “The