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.
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...
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...
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...
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...