Chef Chad White says his restaurant has been broken into 20 times in the past eight years as drug use in downtown Spokane spirals out of control. He is pleading with city leaders to do something before more businesses close.
Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) was supposed to be a bold step forward in the fight against climate change. Yet, over a year after its implementation, there’s no clear evidence of progress—and the cost to Washington families keeps climbing. Under the CCA, Washington introduced a tax on CO2 emissions aimed at funding projects that would...
This fall gives a unique opportunity for Washington voters to have a direct say in public policy. A total of seven different initiatives have been qualified this year, with three already being passed into law during the legislative session (I-2081 concerning parental rights, I-2111 prohibiting income taxes in WA, and I-2113 restoring police pursuits). This...
The granddaughter of an 80-year-old dog walker who was murdered by an 8-time felon in Seattle says she hopes the crime will spark positive change and prevent future acts of violence. Melanie Roberts spoke to unDivided’s Brandi Kruse about her grandma, Ruth Dalton, and how the community can help honor her life.
Project 42 is pleased to announce Hannah Ordos as its new Future 42 Whatcom County Project Director. Ordos brings a wealth of leadership experience and love for her community through service to this role. You may recognize Ordos as she ran for the Whatcom County at-large council seat in 2023. She is known for her commitment...
With turnout down 13.5 percentage points compared to the primary in the last presidential election year, nearly 6 in 10 Washingtonians opted not to return their ballots. In a state like ours with a top-two primary system – where the top two vote-earners advance to the general election, regardless of party affiliation – this lack...
After one ferry boat went down this week, riders were told to take a bus to another ferry terminal. Except sailings were cancelled there, too. With boats in need of repair, crew shortages, and unreliable schedules, it’s shaping up to be a disastrous Labor Day weekend for the state’s troubled ferry system. Watch unDivided five...
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...
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...
Earlier this year, Democrats pushed a bill that would have ended lifetime supervision for violent sex offenders. Now the board that made that recommendation is acknowledging it didn’t thoroughly vet the proposal. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided.
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...