Seattle’s proposed budget has sparked concerns over fire department staffing, emergency response times, and police recruitment. In this Left Coast News episode, we examine claims that budget changes…
A Chelan County landowner says he spent five years and nearly $300,000 navigating permit requirements to build a home on his property—and was then told to place 44.2 acres under a permanent…
Shipping costs are surging, diesel prices are climbing, global conflicts are threatening critical trade routes, cyberattacks are targeting infrastructure, and the bond market is flashing serious…
Washington State’s new permit-to-purchase system is set to take effect May 1, 2027, adding new requirements before residents can legally purchase a firearm. In this episode of Left Coast News, we…
The Washington State Supreme Court has struck down Initiative 2066, the voter-approved measure dealing with natural gas access and Washington’s energy policies. In this episode of Left Coast News, we…
Seattle is once again debating how to confront gun violence. We break down the competing approaches from Councilmember Maritza Rivera and Mayor Katie Wilson, the research behind focused deterrence,…
Gas and diesel prices are hammering American families, truckers, farmers, commuters, and small businesses. At the same time, President Donald Trump has described higher fuel costs as a “small price to…
In 2016, Alrick Hollingsworth opened fire at a crowded Seattle bus stop at 3rd and Pine, wounding five people. Despite prosecutors demanding 15 years, King County Superior Court Judge Averil Rothrock…
Seattle has unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, but will it actually make the city safer? In this episode of Left Coast News, we examine Seattle’s latest gun violence strategy, including…
Long Beach, California is facing a staggering $58.2 million structural budget deficit, and police officers, firefighters, detectives, and frontline emergency services could pay the price. In this…
