Gov. Ferguson cancels parole for man convicted of murdering three people
(The Center Square) – Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson issued an order Tuesday afternoon canceling the planned release of convicted triple murderer Timothy Pauley. Ferguson’s decision reversed an order made by former Gov. Jay Inslee on his
Spokane proposes shielding gender-affirming care from Trump crackdowns
(The Center Square) – As some states ban gender-affirming care, the Spokane City Council considered an ordinance on Monday to protect “LGBTQIA2S+ communities” and ensure access to related health care. The proposal follows a swath of executive
Seattle City Council considers regulating after-hours clubs amid safety concerns
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council is considering a bill that would expand the regulation of after-hours bars and clubs as part of an effort to reduce gun violence associated with nightlife in the city.
From rights to resumes: Spokane punts 'Homeless Bill of Rights' for 'Ban The Address'
(The Center Square) – After months of gridlock and stalled proposals, the Spokane City Council made good on its word to propose new policies around homelessness on Monday. Picking up the “Ban The Address” ordinance, the council
Republican-backed bill addresses ‘vexing problem’ of unlawful gun possession
(The Center Square) – A Republican-backed bill that cleared the Washington State Senate with a unanimous vote would impose mandatory community custody for anyone guilty of unlawful firearm possession. Community custody occurs after a convicted felon has
King County Executive Dow Constantine set to be Sound Transit’s next CEO
(The Center Square) – Sound Transit is set to appoint King County Executive Dow Constantine as its next permanent CEO following an upcoming vote by its board of directors. Sound Transit is the Seattle metropolitan area’s public
Op-Ed: Washington lawmakers propose billions in new tax increases
The theme of the 2025 Legislative Sessions in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming has been pursuing record tax relief. The odd state out in this important tax relief bonanza, however, has been Washington which instead seems fixated on
Tax hike proposals fly in Democratic controlled WA Legislature
Majority Democrats in the Washington Legislature in Olympia are doubling down on their preference for raising taxes as the state budget battle heats up in the 2025 session. KVI morning show host, John Carlson, calls the latest
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to pause reinstatement of thousands of federal workers at 6 agencies
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday for an emergency stay of a district court judge’s decision that 16,000 federal probationary employees terminated in February across six agencies and departments be immediately reinstated. Acting Solicitor
Federal judge keeps block of Venezuelan gang deportation flights
A federal judge on Monday kept his block on deportation flights of alleged members of Venezuela’s crime gang Tren de Araragua under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. In a 37-page ruling, Chief U.S. District Judge James Boasberg