Sen. Nikki Torres tells KVI’s Ari Hoffman that a public defender shortage is a crisis. She says people charged with serious crimes are being released because of it.
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Sen. Nikki Torres tells KVI’s Ari Hoffman that a public defender shortage is a crisis. She says people charged with serious crimes are being released because of it.
A new artificial intelligence task force is developing A-I guidelines for Washington State. Tracy Ellis reports.
People charged with serious crimes are being released due to a shortage of public defenders. Tracy Ellis reports.
A state Senator worries that a drop in projected revenue will bring an attempt to expand the capital-gains income tax. Tracy Ellis explains.
Sen. Mike Padden talks to Lars Larson about parental rights, police pursuits, illegal drugs, and more.
An opportunity for you to learn about what to plant to make pollinators happy is coming to Spokane. Tracy Ellis explains.
New laws that go into effect this week (June 6) impact police pursuits, parental rights, and income taxes in Washington. Tracy Ellis reports.
A state Senator says Governor Inslee’s action on a proposed wind farm leaves birds and people twisting in the wind. Tracy Ellis explains.
Washington is grappling with a surge in deadly and serious injury car crashes. Tracy Ellis reports.
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.