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Washington’s $1.1 billion blunder: Audit uncovers massive mismanagement of federal COVID funds

Washington’s $1.1 billion blunder: Audit uncovers massive mismanagement of federal COVID funds

In a stunning revelation, a recent audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) has uncovered that Washington state agencies “mishandled” more than $1.1 billion in federal COVID-19 aid, as reported by The Center Square. Despite the significant mismanagement, the state’s response seems surprisingly nonchalant, portraying an attitude of “No worries! It’s not like they’re...

[un]Divided: Farmers, truckers revolt against Climate Commitment Act

[un]Divided: Farmers, truckers revolt against Climate Commitment Act

Washington’s farmers and truckers were promised exemptions to shield them from financial impacts of Governor Jay Inslee’s Climate Commitment Act. More than a year later, the state hasn’t made good on those promises. Now, both industries say they support repealing the CCA in November. unDivided’s Brandi Kruse has details. Watch unDivided five days a week and support the show at...

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Prosecutors hope program will keep youth crime crisis from spilling into schools

[un]Divided: Prosecutors hope program will keep youth crime crisis from spilling into schools

With violent crime on the rise among juveniles, a new program looks to keep kids in school and out of trouble — while alerting districts to students who have been charged with serious criminal activity. King County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Jamie Kvistad joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss. Watch unDivided five days a week...

By Brandi Kruse

WSF problems entirely predictable – and avoidable

WSF problems entirely predictable – and avoidable

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...

Snohomish County: Significant property tax hikes to be decided in August 6th Primary Election

Snohomish County: Significant property tax hikes to be decided in August 6th Primary Election

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...

2024 Snohomish County Legislative Session Recap

2024 Snohomish County Legislative Session Recap

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...

What’s at stake for Washington’s primary elections

What’s at stake for Washington’s primary elections

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...

[un]Divided: Washington state’s ferry system is in crisis

[un]Divided: Washington state’s ferry system is in crisis

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.

By Brandi Kruse

If Inslee wants to find a threat to democracy, he should look in a mirror

If Inslee wants to find a threat to democracy, he should look in a mirror

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...

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