Left Coast News

California promised affordable energy relief and world-class infrastructure. Instead, residents are getting small utility credits while massive public projects spiral billions over budget. In this episode of Left Coast News, we break down the California Climate Credit, skyrocketing electricity costs, the $100+ billion high-speed rail project, and why Brightline West may be exposing the difference...

​"Accountability is dead on the West Coast." In this episode of Left Coast News, we investigate the systemic rot plaguing our regional government and justice systems. We break down the explosive firing of Washington’s Corrections Ombuds, Jeremiah Bourgeois—appointed under a 'redemption' narrative that ignored clear professional and ethical red flags—and the chilling failure of the Ventura County D...

Washington State’s fiscal health is in freefall. In this special investigative report from Left Coast News, we go beyond the headlines to expose a systemic failure of government oversight. From local "single point of failure" fraud in small towns to the massive $44 million cash-flow crisis at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, we map out how your hard-earned tax dollars are vanishing...

Mayor Keith Wilson promised a 'renaissance' for Portland, but the 2026 proposed budget tells a different story. We are breaking down the $160 million deficit, the 31% cuts to homeless services, and the massive slashes to outreach programs. Is this a strategic move, or is Portland trading its future for short-term fixes? Today on Left Coast News, we hold city officials accountable to the math behin...

Washington State has launched a multi-year study into reparations for descendants of slavery—but critics say the groundwork may already be in place. In this episode of Left Coast News, we break down Washington’s reparations study, the history of slavery and discrimination in the state, and how the Covenant Homeownership Program is being compared to reparations in practice. Is this about correcting...

Sound Transit’s ST3 expansion was sold to voters at $54 billion… now estimates are pushing past $90 billion, with realistic projections climbing over $110 billion by completion. With major projects like the Tacoma Dome extension delayed into the 2040s, taxpayers are asking serious questions: Why are costs exploding? Do the taxes ever end? Why don’t voters get another say? And will this system even...

Washington and California are facing a growing problem: businesses are leaving, high earners are relocating, and tax revenue is becoming less stable. Now, lawmakers are exploring something that should raise serious questions… taxing people even after they leave. While Washington stops short of calling it an “exit tax,” policy discussions are clearly moving in that direction. California is already...

THEY LIED: Leaked Emails Expose Washington’s Millionaire Tax Plan ​What really happened behind the scenes of the "Millionaire’s Tax" (SB 6346)? While Olympia claimed to be closing loopholes, new documents obtained via public records requests tell a different story—one of back-channel coordination between the Attorney General’s office and legislative sponsors. ​In this episode of Left Coast News, w...

In this episode, we break down three critical political and economic challenges facing the West Coast right now. We analyze how policy decisions in California, Seattle, and Oregon are clashing with the reality of economic stability and growth. ​In this episode, we dive into: ​California's Billionaire Tax: Why even some local Democrats are hesitant about a massive tax plan intended to fill a $100 b...

Washington State has spent over 34,000 hours filing lawsuits against the administration of Donald Trump—a workload equivalent to nearly four years of full-time labor. At the same time, California, under Gavin Newsom, is facing backlash after a parole decision that could release one of the most notorious child predators in state history. Two separate stories. One bigger question: What are state gov...

Washington State leaders are blaming global conflict for rising gas prices—but does that explanation really hold up? In this episode, we break down why Washington continues to rank among the highest gas prices in the nation, including the real impact of the Climate Commitment Act, gas taxes, and state-level regulations. While global tensions like those involving Iran can influence oil markets, Was...

Washington farmers are facing record diesel prices, rising tariff-related costs, and increasing regulatory pressure. In this episode of Left Coast News, we break down how these factors are impacting food production in Washington State and across the U.S., and what it means for grocery prices, supply chains, and national food security in the months ahead. #FoodSupplyCrisis #USFoodSupply #FarmCrisis...

The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to review an emergency petition after a referendum to repeal the state’s new income tax was blocked. Let’s Go Washington is asking the court to force the Secretary of State to allow voters to challenge Senate Bill 6346—a 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million. The case now moves on an accelerated timeline, with a decision expected by the end of Ap...

Washington State is making major budget decisions that are impacting both public land access and retail crime enforcement. Campgrounds and recreation sites across the state are facing closures and reduced maintenance, while Governor Bob Ferguson has vetoed funding meant to continue a retail theft pilot program—despite rising organized retail crime. In this episode of Left Coast News, we break down...

A Washington State audit revealed $37 million in questionable childcare payments, exposing major gaps in oversight, verification, and accountability. In this Part 2 update, we break down what the audit found, how it connects to broader national trends, and what it means for taxpayers and families. #WashingtonState #ChildcareAudit #GovernmentOversight #TaxpayerMoney #PublicFunds #Accountability #Po...

Washington State income tax referendum blocked? After Governor Bob Ferguson signed a new 9.9% income tax on high earners, opponents filed a referendum to let voters decide. But Secretary of State Steve Hobbs refused to process it, citing constitutional exemptions tied to state funding. This raises serious questions about voter rights, government authority, and whether lawmakers can shield controve...

The United States is the number one producer of oil and natural gas, yet gas and diesel prices continue to rise. After President Trump highlighted America’s energy dominance, many Americans are asking the obvious question: why aren’t we seeing lower fuel prices? In this episode of Behind the Line, we break down the real reasons behind rising gas prices, including global oil markets, refinery short...

Washington State is facing rising costs, new taxes, and a major constitutional showdown. Seattle is pushing new taxes on businesses, while a newly passed income tax is already being challenged in court by the Citizen Action Defense Fund and former AG Rob McKenna, who argue it violates the state constitution. At the same time, fuel prices are hitting record highs. Washington now has some of the hig...

Americans are paying nearly $27,000 per year for family health insurance coverage — and still facing high deductibles, copays, prior authorization delays, and claim denials. In this episode of Behind the Line, we break down: • 19% in-network claim denial rates on ACA plans • 37% out-of-network denial rates • Medicare Advantage prior authorization denial percentages • Federal audit findings on impr...

A Seattle man who admitted to killing a pregnant woman has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. But what does that actually mean? In this episode of Left Coast News, we break down the full case of Eina Kwon, the legal reasoning behind the verdict, Washington State law on unborn victims, and what happens next to Cordell Goosby. This isn’t just one case. It’s a deeper look at how mental heal...

Reports initially suggested a potential drone threat to the U.S. West Coast, warning that Iran could launch drones from a vessel offshore. Officials later dismissed the report as based on unvetted intelligence, stating there was no credible threat. But now, a new development is raising questions. Multiple drones have reportedly been spotted over a U.S. Army installation in Washington, D.C., includ...

The federal government is moving legislation that could override sanctuary policies across the country, and Washington State could be directly affected. If the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (H.R. 7640) becomes law, states that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement could lose federal funding and face legal challenges. At the same time, the Department of Health and Human Servic...

The U.S. Intelligence Community released its 2025 Annual Threat Assessment, outlining the biggest dangers facing the United States. But buried in the report is a statement that raises serious questions. According to U.S. intelligence, Iran was not actively building a nuclear weapon at the time the report was published. Just months later, Iranian nuclear facilities were bombed — and the nuclear thr...

In 2002 the U.S. military conducted the largest war game in American history: Millennium Challenge 2002, a $250 million simulation designed to prove the power of America’s new high-tech military doctrine. But during the exercise, retired Marine General Paul Van Riper used asymmetric tactics like motorcycle couriers, fishing boats, and surprise missile attacks to sink 16 U.S. warships in minutes, i...

The narrative coming from many officials and media outlets claims that Iran’s military has been heavily degraded and its capabilities largely neutralized. But the reality on the ground tells a different story. Missile strikes are continuing across the Middle East. Drone attacks are forcing Western bases to burn through expensive interceptors. Commercial ships are still being targeted in the Strait...