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Whatcom County Hosts First Government Open House September 3

On Wednesday, September 3rd (6:00–7:30 PM), Whatcom County is hosting its first County Government Open House at the County Courthouse on 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105, Bellingham, WA. This is more than a meet-and-greet, it’s an important opportunity to ask tough questions and demand accountability on the things affecting our community. Here’s why it matters: In...

[un]Divided: Youth crime numbers are skyrocketing

Not only are young people in our state committing more crimes, but they are committing more dangerous crimes. Brandi Kruse has details on unDivided.

By Brandi Kruse

Edmonds City Council to Consider Several Massive Tax Increase Proposals

When Edmonds voters were asked by city leaders to approve a property tax increase of approximately $1,000 per household to be annexed into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) earlier this year, they were not told the full story. Shortly after voters approved this massive property tax increase, the City of Edmonds is moving forward with...

Common Sense Restored: Police Pursuits Bring Auto Thefts to Record Lows

For the first time since at least 2002 the statewide of vehicular thefts in Washington number has dipped below 1,500 — and it’s not a one-month fluke. April, May, and June of this year all posted historic lows, reversing a four-year crime wave that saw car thefts explode to more than 4,000 per month at...

[un]Divided: Seattle targets big businesses with yet another tax increase

Despite Amazon moving 10,000 jobs out of Seattle after the last tax increase on big businesses, the city is asking voters to jack up their taxes yet again. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

The Center Square Exposes Unsustainable Surge in Washington State Spending

Washington is barreling toward a fiscal cliff—and legislative leaders are flooring the gas. That’s the stark reality uncovered in a new investigative report by The Center Square, which reveals an eye-popping 116% increase in state spending over the last decade—a rate that far outpaces both inflation and population growth. In 2013-15, the state operated on...

[un]Divided: Seattle outreach worker says he supports President Trump’s plan to end homelessness

Andrew Constantino, a homeless outreach worker in Seattle, admits that President Donlad Trump’s executive order to fight homelessness is full of good ideas. He joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Trump signs order to defund housing first, harm reduction

President Donlad Trump signed an executive order to defund the housing first approach to homelessness, which has failed across the West Coast. Jonathan Choe and Robert Marbut of Discovery Institute played a vital role in raising awareness of the issue. They joined unDivided with Brand Kruse to react to the president’s order.

By Brandi Kruse

2025 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

Future 42 is proud to release its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard, providing an in-depth analysis of key votes taken by the 12 legislators representing Clark County during the 2025 legislative session. This information is critical in order to ensure that Washingtonians are informed on bills which were passed, how those bills will impact their lives, and...

[un]Divided: Baby drug deaths skyrocket with no sense of urgency

92 children died or nearly died of drug exposure in the state of Washington so far this year. Meanwhile, DCYF doesn’t seem to be putting forth solutions. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided.

By Brandi Kruse

John Braun: A big step toward restoring public safety: Auto thefts fall to historic low

Senate Republican Leader Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia, LD 20) was featured in The Chronicle discussing the history and the 434,000 signatures gathered by Let’s Go Washington for Initiative 2113, which ultimately forced lawmakers to restore police pursuit in Washington state: The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs has kept a record of the auto...

Ferguson Gives Florida Company the Ferry Contract Over Washington Boatbuilder —Thanks to the Costs of Our Lawmakers’ Anti-Business Policies

Washington’s ferry system is struggling. With chronic staffing shortages, aging vessels, and service disruptions now commonplace, state officials are under increasing pressure to deliver real solutions. But instead of investing in Washington workers and companies, Governor Bob Ferguson has awarded a $714.5 million contract for three new hybrid-electric ferries to a Florida-based shipbuilder. The contract...

2025 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard

Future 42 is proud to release its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard, providing an in-depth analysis of key votes taken by the six legislators representing Whatcom County during the 2025 legislative session. This vital resource ensures that Washingtonians are informed about the bills passed, their potential impact, and the legislators’ positions on these issues. The six legislators,...

[un]Divided: Portland spent $700M on homelessness in a single year

Despite spending record amounts on homelessness, West Coast cities are seeing the issue get worse by the year. The latest numbers out of Portland are staggering. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

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Whatcom County Hosts First Government Open House September 3

Whatcom County Hosts First Government Open House September 3

[un]Divided: Youth crime numbers are skyrocketing

[un]Divided: Youth crime numbers are skyrocketing

Edmonds City Council to Consider Several Massive Tax Increase Proposals

Edmonds City Council to Consider Several Massive Tax Increase Proposals

Common Sense Restored: Police Pursuits Bring Auto Thefts to Record Lows

Common Sense Restored: Police Pursuits Bring Auto Thefts to Record Lows

[un]Divided: Seattle targets big businesses with yet another tax increase

[un]Divided: Seattle targets big businesses with yet another tax increase

The Center Square Exposes Unsustainable Surge in Washington State Spending

The Center Square Exposes Unsustainable Surge in Washington State Spending

[un]Divided: Seattle outreach worker says he supports President Trump’s plan to end homelessness

[un]Divided: Seattle outreach worker says he supports President Trump’s plan to end homelessness

[un]Divided: Trump signs order to defund housing first, harm reduction

[un]Divided: Trump signs order to defund housing first, harm reduction

2025 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

2025 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

[un]Divided: Baby drug deaths skyrocket with no sense of urgency

[un]Divided: Baby drug deaths skyrocket with no sense of urgency

John Braun: A big step toward restoring public safety: Auto thefts fall to historic low

John Braun: A big step toward restoring public safety: Auto thefts fall to historic low

Ferguson Gives Florida Company the Ferry Contract Over Washington Boatbuilder —Thanks to the Costs of Our Lawmakers’ Anti-Business Policies

Ferguson Gives Florida Company the Ferry Contract Over Washington Boatbuilder —Thanks to the Costs of Our Lawmakers’ Anti-Business Policies

2025 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard

2025 Whatcom County State Legislative Scorecard

[un]Divided: Portland spent $700M on homelessness in a single year

[un]Divided: Portland spent $700M on homelessness in a single year