Washington in Focus

Join host Cole McNeely and The Center Square's Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte and Brett Davis as they discuss the Washington State Supreme Court on Thursday morning heard from both sides on the question of whether or not the state’s new capital gains tax passes constitutional muster. Several Republican lawmakers on Wednesday morning said Sen. Manka Dhingra, chair of the Senate Law & Justice...

Join The Center Square's Washington Editor Jeremy Lott & Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss that the Prison Policy Initiative has grown concerned about a movement by states to replace physical mail for inmates with scanned copies. The group claims that change strips away “one of the last bastions of communication that is not intercepted and moneti...

Join host Cole McNeely & The Center Square's Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss Washington state's new capital gains income tax ruled unconstitutional by a lower court judge last year is set to take effect on Jan. 28, two days after oral arguments in the case – Quinn v. State of Washington – are to be heard by the state Supreme Court. King County...

Join ATN’S GM Cole McNeely & The Center Square's Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss the property taxes in Bellevue are increasing this year, and property owners may want to know where the money goes. King County Confirms 24% Spike in Overdose Deaths in 2022. At a Wednesday afternoon media briefing, an enthusiastic Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss Washington pot shop armed robberies at 10-year high as SAFE Banking Act fails. According to an unofficial tracker by greater Seattle area cannabis retailer Uncle Ike’s, there have been at least 100 armed robberies of Washington state pot shops in 2022, the...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte and Spencer Pauley as they discuss Washington AG to litigants: Don’t say ‘tyrannical’. State may assist livestock carcass disposal to reduce wolf attacks. Downtown Seattle sees more office workers, seasonal tourism falloff. Seattle Public Schools bus ridership is down, spending at all-time high. Support t...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte and Spencer Pauley as they discuss the Spokane mayor saying shelter beds ready, homeless campers need to come out of the cold. Judge halts plans to disband Spokane homeless camp. King County Puts $8M in Unused Jail Bed Savings Toward Community Projects. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

Join America's Talking Network's General Manager Cole McNeely and The Center Square's Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss Spokane council to debate legality of sheriff's actions at Camp Hope. Washington officials say COVID aided in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Seattle-Tacoma is the second worst U.S. metro area for package theft, according to...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss the Dem 2023 legislative preview: drugs, police pursuit, energy, abortion. Spokane County Commission votes to forgo annual property tax increase. Seattle Transportation Dept. fires up 50 snow plows. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss the Seattle budget committee sides with mayor, votes parking enforcement back to police. Spokane council eyes limiting what DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub can charge. How Whatcom County narrowly went blue. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss Washington Families Dept. head unmoved state couldn't audit $271M. 'I do not mince words': Spokane County's next sheriff sizes up the job ahead. Washington Families Dept. head unmoved state couldn't audit $271M. State auditor: Seattle didn't use good data t...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss the results of the midterm elections in the state of Washington. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/washington-in-focus/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss: ‘Uniquely qualified’ Steve Hobbs makes case to remain Washington’s secretary of state. ‘Uniquely qualified’ Steve Hobbs makes case to remain Washington’s secretary of state. Spokane mayor budgets almost $5M more for police services. Spokane firefighters wh...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss: WSU Professor Details COVID School Closures Impact on Students, Parents. Vice President Harris announces $1B in grants for low-emission buses on Seattle trip. Spokane agencies unite on plan to disband homeless camp. Support this podcast: https://podcasters...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss: Pierce County distributes $35M to reduce homelessness on state highways. Spokane Valley runs into roadblock on police vehicle replacement plan. High rent and housing costs have many Seattleites considering other states. Support this podcast: https://podcas...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters Spencer Pauley and Brett Davis as they discuss: Gov. Inslee Ranked Last in the Cato Institute’s Fiscal Policy Report Card. Pierce County officials object to two potential airport locations. Seattle to lift COVID-19 emergency proclamation at the end of October. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Join ATN's General Manager Cole McNeely and The Center Square's Washington Reporter Spencer Pauley as they discuss: Seattle University District shootings mobilize city, college officials; mayor touts budget that 'prioritizes public safety'. Washington Hospitals Lost Almost $2B in Six Months Amidst Staffing Shortages. Bellevue firefighters made over $200,000 from overtime pay boosts, reduced staff....

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Spencer Pauley, and Brett Davis as they discuss: Jim Ferrell promises more law and order if elected King County prosecutor. Seattle Public Schools expect about $100M deficits over next 4 years. Seattle ranked sixth-best city in the nation for vegans and vegetarians. Spokane County sheriff sets back timel...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte and Brett Davis as they discuss: Spokane County sheriff invites state officials to open their own homes to the homeless. State rebukes Spokane's demands for help with Camp Hope. Washington wildlife agency revisits pause on lethal wolf removal following new attacks. Republicans balk at prospect of Gov. Ins...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss: Transit agencies may turn to taxpayers for more money when COVID-19 funds dry up. $271M failed audit not mentioned at Washington family department oversight meeting. Dispute: Could earlier contract deadline reduce Washington teachers strikes? Wildlife mana...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters Brett Davis and Spencer Pauley as they discuss: Inslee: Washington's COVID-19 emergency to end Oct. 31. Ecology won't crunch cost of Washington copying California's new gas car sales ban. Seattle teachers rally as start of school is delayed. New omicron COVID-19 booster shots available in Washington state. Bartell Drugs...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters Brett Davis and Spencer Pauley as they discuss: Most Washington riders 19 and younger can ride transit for free starting today. Seattle’s Chinatown businesses are at risk in Sound Transit’s light rail extension. Teacher strikes in Washington are illegal, but still occurring in King County. Support this podcast: https://p...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss: Washington state has the fourth least amount of student loan debt in the nation. Vaccine mandate one reason for staffing shortage, Washington State Ferries admits. McMorris Rodgers calls student loan forgiveness a 'slap in the face' to taxpayers. Nearly 41...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss: Anderson calls Hobbs 'inexperienced political appointee' in first Washington Secretary of State debate. Seattle City Council approves hiring bonuses to fix police staffing shortage. $49M Lynnwood bridge could improve I-5 traffic. Inslee declared Washington...

Join The Center Square's Regional Editor Jeremy Lott and Washington Reporters RaeLynn Ricarte, Brett Davis, and Spencer Pauley as they discuss: 'I’ll always run from you.' Spokane chase shows Washington law enforcement's pursuit problem. Some close Washington primary races remain to be decided. Kent beats Herrera Beutler in Washington's 3rd Congressional District. Families Dept. fails Washington a...