Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. The Traffic Safety Commission says Washington hit a 33-year high in traffic deaths. Nearly half of those deaths involved drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. The Traffic Safety Commission says Washington hit a 33-year high in traffic deaths. Nearly half of those deaths involved drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. Tracy Ellis reports.
Republican senators applaud the opening of the center, stressing its importance amid the opioid crisis. Senator Lynda Wilson highlights the need for both treatment and accountability.
State Senate Republicans are applauding the opening of a major new facility that combines treatment with training - the University of Washington Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. Tracy Ellis reports.
The Baltimore bridge disaster is prompting concerns about a Longview span and other Washington crossings. Tracy Ellis reports.
Sen. John Braun tells Lars Larson infant fentanyl overdoses warrant felony charges and blasts Democrats’ lack of action on the effects of the fentanyl crisis on kids.
The State Senate Republican leader is blasting House Democrats’ lack of action on the effects of the fentanyl crisis on kids. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Ron Muzzall talks to Lars Larson about why Washington is losing so many farms - 14 a week over the last five years.
Sen. John Braun talks to Lars Larson about the impact of anti-Israel protests on Washington schools.
A recent Seattle Times Op-Ed asks: Washington is losing farms and food-producing land - does anyone care? Senator Ron Muzzall, a farmer, and the ranking Republican on the Senate Ag Committee explains why people should care.
A Seattle teacher makes blatantly antisemitic comments. An illegal antisemitic protest blocks airport access. What’s going on? Senate Republican Leader John Braun joins host Tracy Ellis.
Sen. John Braun talks to KVI Radio’s Ari Hoffman about the hateful antisemitic protests that are illegally blocking state roadways.