It’s no secret to anyone who’s had the pleasure of using the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system over the past several years that service and reliability have been sketchy, at best, and it seems to be rapidly deteriorating. The Orcasonian reports there have been an incredible 1,145 ferry cancellations this summer, and that was as...
Seattle City Light says rates could jump 5.4% next year as demand for electricity outpaces supply. Brandi Kruse explains how the push toward a “clean energy” future is coming at the expense of the working class.
This year’s Snohomish County Primary Election on August 6th presents an opportunity for voters to weigh in on multiple tax increase proposals in various areas of the county. Ballots will be mailed on July 18th and the last day to return your ballot is August 6th. A ballot measure to expand the boundaries of the Port of...
The 2024 Washington State legislative session included debate and action on several key bills affecting Snohomish County residents. This year was a “short session” of 60 days and was focused on policy bills as the Legislature does not adopt their biennial budget during even years. Some of the critical policies considered this legislative session included...
Washington state’s primary election is just around the corner on August 6, 2024, and your vote is crucial! This election isn’t just another date on the calendar; it’s your chance to shape the future of our state. In Washington, we have a top-two primary system, which means only the two candidates with the most votes...
Some passengers waited 6+ hours to get aboard a Washington state ferry over the weekend. Brandi Kruse was one of them. On the unDivided podcast, she details why the system is in crisis. Watch unDivided five days a week and subscribe to support the show at unDividedpod.com.
While Governor Jay Inslee warns of threats to democracy, his own actions reveal he might be one of its biggest adversaries. As Brandi Kruse aptly pointed out on her show [Un]Divided, “The people who scream the most and the loudest about democracy in peril, democracy at risk, are the first ones to stomp on our...
Due to overcrowding and unsafe conditions, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families says no new offenders will be booked into the state’s two juvenile detention centers until further notice. So what happens now? Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast. Watch unDivided five days a week and subscribe to support the show at unDividedpod.com.
While Democrats in Pierce County are pushing for a “regional” approach to solve homelessness, County Executive Bruce Dammeier said he wants to avoid the mistakes of Seattle. He joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast. Watch unDivided five days a week and sign up to support the show at unDividedPod.com.
The political landscape of Washington state is undergoing a seismic shift, with June 2024 standing out as a pivotal month in the growing citizen-led movement to hold lawmakers accountable. Let’s examine the key developments that made June a landmark month for citizen power in the Evergreen State: Three Citizen Initiatives Become Law Last year, millions...
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that laws prohibiting homeless encampments do not amount to cruel and unusual punishment under the 8th Amendment. The ruling could help West Coast states deal with the crisis, but only if leaders decide to use it. Brandi Kruse is joined by Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling, who says the King...
Elected leaders from across Washington are signing onto Future 42’s “Real Solutions to Homelessness Pledge.” Nate Nehring, head of Future 42’s efforts in Snohomish County, joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss. Watch unDivided five days a week and support the show at unDividedPod.com.