Podcast appearances and mentions of Washington Supreme Court

One of the most watched congressional races in the country is in Southwest Washington, and yesterday’s primary yielded few surprises. Washington’s 3rd Congressional District will be critical for both Democrats and Republicans hoping to control the U.S. House. Out of 435 House seats on the ballot this year, it’s one of only a handful of races political experts say will be a toss-up. Republican state Sen. John Braun and Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will face each other in the November election. We get an update on that race from OPB reporter Erik Neumann, and also hear about the Washington Supreme Court, Clark County Council and several sheriff elections from OPB reporter Elena Neale-Sacks. Washington’s primary election results

Today's Washington in Focus Daily covers three major developments affecting public safety, elections and state politics. First, we examine the deadly shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle festival that left three people dead and several others injured. The tragedy is prompting questions about the city's public safety response and the timing of official updates. Next, a new lawsuit challenges the ballot language that will accompany Initiative 645, the measure asking voters whether to repeal Washington's newly enacted income tax. The case argues the required ballot disclosure is unconstitutional and should be reviewed before the November election. Finally, with the August 4 primary just days away, we break down several key races, including competitive congressional contests and multiple Washington Supreme Court elections that could shape the state's political landscape. Stay informed with the latest reporting on Washington politics, public safety and government accountability. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Nancy Churchill argues that four Washington Supreme Court seats on the August 4 primary ballot could shape the state's constitutional future, including a 2027 ruling on the new 9.9 percent millionaires tax. She profiles four Republican-backed candidates she says prioritize constitutional fidelity over judicial activism. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-supreme-court-slate-your-primary-vote-may-decide-washingtons-future/ #WashingtonState #SupremeCourt #JudicialPrimary #Opinion #Politics #StateTaxes #ConstitutionalLaw #August4Primary #NancyChurchill #DangerousRhetoric

Washington business leaders are warning that rising taxes, regulations and economic uncertainty are making it increasingly difficult to grow and invest in the state. At the Association of Washington Business Economic Future Solutions Summit, executives from multiple industries described rising costs, expansion into neighboring states and concerns over Washington's long-term business climate. Also in this episode, a new estimate from the Washington Policy Center suggests replacing the electricity generated by the four Lower Snake River dams could cost more than $34 billion—far exceeding the cost of the state's new $800,000 study examining replacement options. The estimate does not include additional transportation or transmission infrastructure costs. Finally, Washington Supreme Court candidate Myers says attorneys and judges should embrace artificial intelligence as a productivity tool, provided that humans remain responsible for verifying information and making all final legal decisions. Watch Washington in Focus Daily for in-depth reporting on Washington politics, business, public policy, energy and the courts. #WashingtonBusiness #WashingtonPolitics #SnakeRiverDams #EnergyPolicy #SupremeCourt #ArtificialIntelligence #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five of nine Washington Supreme Court seats are on the 2026 primary ballot. The League of Women Voters of Washington has published video interviews with 13 of 14 candidates, each answering the same four questions on judicial experience, legal reasoning, and judicial review. Ballots are due August 4. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/lwv-of-wa-launches-four-questions-video-series-for-washington-supreme-court/ #WashingtonSupremeCourt #LWVWashington #Vote411 #JudicialElections #Washington2026 #VoterGuide #ClarkCounty #PrimaryElection

Washington's Supreme Court race continues to spotlight major questions about judicial decision-making, public defender caseload standards, county budgets, and the separation between interpreting the law and making public policy. The show also examines newly released records surrounding Washington's income tax legislation after the Attorney General's Office dismissed previous reporting as "no story." Investigative reporter TJ Martinell explains why the documents continue to draw statewide attention. Finally, we highlight the remarkable success of Jenny Burton's Out Impact Coalition. Former inmate Tone Williams shares how the program helped transform his life after serving 13 years in prison, while retired Seattle Police Deputy Chief Eric Barden explains why rehabilitation can improve public safety while reducing taxpayer costs. Featured in this episode: Washington Supreme Court race David Stevens interview Public defender caseloads Washington Attorney General Income tax records Senate Bill 6346 TJ Martinell Washington politics Prison reform Jenny Burton Out Impact Coalition Tone Williams Eric Barden Criminal justice reform Washington news Subscribe for daily reporting on Washington politics, taxes, public safety, criminal justice, courts, and government accountability from The Center Square. #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonSupremeCourt #IncomeTax #PrisonReform #PublicSafety #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus #CriminalJustice Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What should the Washington State Supreme Court's role really be? In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Washington Supreme Court Position 7 candidate Karim Merchant to discuss some of the biggest constitutional and legal issues facing our state.We cover the Washington capital gains tax, the $30 car tabs initiative, Article I, Section 24 of the Washington Constitution, Second Amendment protections, judicial accountability, public safety, bail, police pursuits, constitutional interpretation, and the growing concern over public confidence in Washington's courts.This conversation is intended to help Washington voters better understand one of the candidates seeking a seat on the state's highest court ahead of the August primary. Whether you agree or disagree with the views expressed, informed voters make better decisions.Topics discussed:Washington Supreme Court raceGun rights & Article I, Section 24Capital gains tax$30 car tabs initiativeJudicial accountabilityPublic safety & bailConstitutional lawPolice pursuitsRule of lawWashington electionsWhat issue do you think the Washington Supreme Court should focus on most over the next decade? Let me know in the comments.If you enjoyed this interview, please like, subscribe, and share it with other Washington voters. Your support helps us continue bringing long-form interviews and in-depth coverage of the issues that affect our state.#WashingtonState #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonSupremeCourt #KarimMerchant #SupremeCourt #JudicialElection #JudicialAccountability #Constitution #Constitutionalist #RuleOfLaw #SecondAmendment #GunRights #Article1Section24 #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #CapitalGainsTax #30CarTabs #WashingtonVoters #Election2026 #VoteWA #WashingtonNews #PoliticalInterview #LeftCoastNews #JudicialReform #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonStatePolitics #StateSupremeCourt #Politics #WashingtonElection #ExclusiveInterview

Left Coast News breaks down the critical stakes of the upcoming election. From stopping an absolute Democrat supermajority to flipping key seats on the Washington Supreme Court, here is your guide to taking back a voice for sanity.#WashingtonState #WASupremeCourt #LeftCoastNews #WAPolitics #Olympia #WAleg #WashingtonPolitics #PacificNorthwest #Conservative #SaveOurState #VoteWashington #JudicialRestraint #StopTheSupermajority #BalanceTheBench #VoterTurnout #ConstitutionalOriginalism

Vancouver leaders pushed C-TRAN to plan fixed rail beyond the Interstate Bridge project, two Washington Supreme Court justices face recusal calls over income tax ties to Gov. Bob Ferguson, and Camas Days returns July 25-26 with a Broadway theme. Fireworks sales begin June 28 as fire officials warn of elevated wildfire danger. URLHERE #ClarkCounty #Vancouver #Camas #Transportation #LightRail #CTRAN #IncometTax #CamasDays #Fireworks #WashingtonState

Three candidates are competing for a six-year seat on the Washington Supreme Court, with the primary set for August 4. Nancy Churchill examines the fundraising gaps, endorsement patterns, and judicial philosophies separating J. Michael Diaz, Jaime Hawk, and David Stevens — and argues only one treats the Constitution as a fixed standard. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-position-three-constitution-over-politics/ #WashingtonSupremeCourt #JudicialElection #DavidStevens #NancyChurchill #DangerousRhetoric #WashingtonState #Opinion #Politics #PrimaryElection #August4

Today in the business of podcasting:SiriusXM has struck a non-exclusive distribution and advertising deal with Fox's free streaming service Tubi, bringing popular video podcasts including Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, Rotten Mango, and The School of Greatness to the platform starting in late June.The ANA's Q1 2026 Programmatic Transparency Benchmark finds a growing performance gap between top advertisers, who convert 54% of programmatic spend into quality impressions, and lower-performing peers who convert just 32.1%, with private marketplace transactions accounting for 85% of all programmatic spending.The IAB has filed an amicus brief in Baker v. Seattle Children's Hospital, a case before the Washington Supreme Court in which plaintiffs argue a hospital's use of Meta Pixel for marketing constitutes illegal wiretapping under 1960s-era laws — a theory the IAB's general counsel says could threaten all ad-supported media.Media, Built newsletter author Steve Raizes argues the podcasting industry is better served by confronting accurate audience metrics sooner rather than later, using Apple's iOS 17 auto-download change as a precedent and pointing to the Alliance for Measurement in Podcasting's ongoing work to establish a verified industry metric.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:SiriusXM has struck a non-exclusive distribution and advertising deal with Fox's free streaming service Tubi, bringing popular video podcasts including Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, Rotten Mango, and The School of Greatness to the platform starting in late June.The ANA's Q1 2026 Programmatic Transparency Benchmark finds a growing performance gap between top advertisers, who convert 54% of programmatic spend into quality impressions, and lower-performing peers who convert just 32.1%, with private marketplace transactions accounting for 85% of all programmatic spending.The IAB has filed an amicus brief in Baker v. Seattle Children's Hospital, a case before the Washington Supreme Court in which plaintiffs argue a hospital's use of Meta Pixel for marketing constitutes illegal wiretapping under 1960s-era laws — a theory the IAB's general counsel says could threaten all ad-supported media.Media, Built newsletter author Steve Raizes argues the podcasting industry is better served by confronting accurate audience metrics sooner rather than later, using Apple's iOS 17 auto-download change as a precedent and pointing to the Alliance for Measurement in Podcasting's ongoing work to establish a verified industry metric.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

After the Washington Supreme Court blocked a referendum on the new 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, Let's Go Washington launched Initiative to the People 26-645 — a measure that would repeal the tax and ban future income taxes statewide. Columnist Nancy Churchill argues the effort goes beyond one tax rate, pointing to Sen. Jamie Pedersen's communications with the Attorney General's Office and Democrats' rejection of amendments that would have prevented the threshold from dropping below $1 million. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-income-tax-battle-round-two-signatures-needed/ #IP26645 #WashingtonStateTax #LetsGoWashington #IncomeTax #TaxRepeal #WashingtonPolitics #Initiative #NancyChurchill #DangerousRhetoric #Opinion ---

Washington's political and economic battles over the newly enacted millionaire's income tax continue intensifying as lawmakers, business groups, and advocacy organizations clash over the future of taxation, constitutional law, and economic competitiveness in the state. During Monday's episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson spoke directly with State Senator Jamie Peterson — the sponsor of Washington's controversial income tax legislation — while also examining growing concerns surrounding business relocation and economic uncertainty. ⚖️ TOP STORY: SENATOR JAMIE PETERSON RESPONDS TO TAX QUESTIONS Johnson questioned Peterson about: Legal challenges to the millionaire's tax Internal Attorney General's Office communications The ongoing referendum and initiative fight Concerns surrounding wealthy residents and businesses leaving the state Peterson defended the legislation and argued: ➡️ Consultation between lawmakers and the Attorney General's Office is normal ➡️ Washington's constitution already excludes tax measures from referendum authority ➡️ The issue is ultimately constitutional and legal in nature Peterson also maintained that the Washington Supreme Court has already clarified the referendum question surrounding tax legislation.

Big money pours into Washington Supreme Court races amid millionaires tax debate // Ferguson's latest pick for SC is a political donor that’s never been a judge. // Project Blue Beam - A Fake Alien Invasion Decades in the Making? // Curley explains his Katie Wilson endorsement… AGAIN

In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, major questions emerge over Washington's business climate, water rights battles, and the growing debate over homelessness policy across the state. Starbucks founder Howard Schultz publicly criticized Seattle and Washington leadership over what he described as an increasingly anti-business political climate, while a Moses Lake family farm continues a costly nine-year legal battle with the Washington Department of Ecology over water rights. The episode also examines Spokane's ongoing fight over homelessness policy and whether Washington should move away from a “Housing First” approach toward a “Treatment First” model focused on addiction recovery.

Newly obtained emails, growing business relocation concerns, and fresh criticism from former Governor Chris Gregoire are intensifying Washington's ongoing political and legal battle over the state's new income tax structure. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, Venice AI founder Jesse Proudman explains why he joined Let's Go Washington's initiative campaign to repeal the state income tax, while newly released records continue fueling debate over how the tax legislation was crafted and defended behind the scenes. The episode also covers: Concerns over Washington's business climate Exclusive emails involving the Attorney General's Office The latest legal developments surrounding the income tax Ongoing uncertainty over Washington's legislative district maps ahead of the 2026 elections

PHONE GUEST - ROB MCKENNA - FORMER WA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL // Washington Supreme Court blocks referendum on millionaires’ tax // Trump riffs on Iran war to a group of elementary school kids visiting the White House // LETTERS

5pm - Washington Supreme Court just stripped your right to vote on the millionaires taxWestneat: The gaffes are becoming a pattern for Seattle’s new mayor // Washington sues GEO Group over access to Tacoma ICE Processing Center // Female Inmate Who Says She Was Attacked by Male Felon Sues Washington State over Trans Prison Policy // LETTERS

Five of nine Washington Supreme Court positions face election as justices prepare to rule on a controversial 9.9% income tax on households earning over $1 million annually. With a dozen candidates already registered, this marks the most Supreme Court seats up for election in recent history. The timing is pivotal—voters rejected income taxes 10 times in the last century, and the court struck them down three times. Emails between the Attorney General's office and lawmakers reveal the legislation was designed to force the court to reconsider a 1933 ruling that outlawed income taxes. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-supreme-court-cases-could-decide-fate-of-controversial-income-tax/ #WashingtonSupremeCourt #IncomeTax #WashingtonPolitics #SupremeCourt #Election2026 #WashingtonState #Politics #TaxPolicy #ConstitutionalLaw #TheaterSquare

Senator Jamie Pedersen and Solicitor General Noah Purcell coordinated to craft ESSB 6346 with one goal: force the Washington Supreme Court to overturn Culliton v. Chase while blocking voters from referring the statute to the ballot. Internal emails reveal the necessity clause was inserted specifically to prevent referendum despite the tax not taking effect until 2028. Ryan Frost from Washington Policy Center exposes how lawmakers abandoned the constitutional amendment process that requires voter approval. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-internal-emails-show-income-tax-bill-was-designed-to-bypass-the-constitution-and-lock-out-voters/ #WashingtonTax #ConstitutionalChallenge #VoterRights #Culliton #IncomeTax #WashingtonPolitics #TaxPolicy #SupremeCourt #Referendum #Constitution

Episode 75 Sam Martinez Washington State University freshman, Sam Martinez, died of acute alcohol poisoning after a fraternity pledge ritual. While the university initially stated they had no culpability in Sam's death, his family would take their case all the way to the Washington Supreme Court….and win.  To learn more about hazing on campuses, visit Hazinginfo.org   To listen to every episode of Campus Killings ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription.  Follow Campus Killings on Social Media via the following: Facebook - Instagram - Threads - X Formerly Twitter - BlueSky - Tik Tok -  Twitch - Youtube Or find ALL of our social media platforms with one link: https://linktr.ee/campuskillings   Campus Killings is hosted by Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg. Research and Writing by Abagail Belcastro Produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.   

A major debate is unfolding in Washington State — combining income tax policy, government authority, and a high-stakes property rights lawsuit. In this episode of Washington In Focus Daily, we break down two major developments:

Seattle’s Magnuson park will be getting regular police patrols. A Seattle burger joint is dealing with repeated break-ins. JD Vance has spoken out about the ongoing feud between the Pope and Trump. King County and Seattle get Washington’s worst air quality grades, failing on both ozone and particle pollution. // Washington Supreme Court bail proposal would gut pretrial rules, let defendants skip court. // A lying liar lies about ICE. An Olympic ice hockey coach used a fake COVID vaccination card to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.

Washington Supreme Court removes King County judge for forging document to save $10 on parking. Melania Trump delivered a statement on Epstein. A former dog kennel worker that beat a dog to death has pleaded guilty. // Big Local: An Amazon Flex driver in Pierce County was arrested for stealing packages. Bryson DeChambeau buys Bellevue golf tech startup Sportsbox AI in eight-figure deal. Lookout for dive-bombing owls at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. // You Pick the Topic: With taxes due soon, some people are turning to AI to file their returns (but you shouldn’t).

A Washington Supreme Court ruling has affirmed that a topless political protest by Stevenson city councilmember Lucy Lauser was protected under the First Amendment, finding that nonsexual nudity does not meet the legal standard for obscenity. The decision draws a clear line between nudity and criminal conduct, reinforcing a distinction that sits at the center of ongoing debates over public expression, body autonomy, and the meaning of the human body in public space.More at www dot planetnude dot co. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe

SPD chief Shon Barnes says that officers who help ICE violate policy and will face consequences, the Cascades might get a blizzard, and the Washington Supreme Court will get its first justice of Middle Eastern descent. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Ernsdorff on the uptick of copper wire theft in King County — Crime and Punishment // Libbey Dean on the government shutdown // Jill Schlesinger on President Trump's next choice for Federal Reserve Chair // Charlie Commentary on why the Washington Supreme Court has veered steadily to the left // Senator Curtis King on expired car tabs and the state's transportation budget

Opinion columnist Nancy Churchill critiques a Washington Supreme Court order on public defense, arguing it creates sweeping mandates without funding and shifts costs onto rural cities, counties, and taxpayers, while calling on lawmakers to address the issue through legislation such as SB 5914. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-justice-for-none-court-hands-down-a-mandate-without-a-dime-to-fund-it/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolitics #PublicDefense #LocalGovernment #RuralWashington

After the Washington Supreme Court ruled that misleading subject lines can violate the state's Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), Skechers now faces a similar class action. The lawsuit claims the company created a false sense of urgency by announcing that sales would end — only to later extend them. This episode explores how the case underscores growing risks around email marketing and why brands should review subject line practices to avoid costly CEMA violations. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Gonzalo Mon.

Gonzalo E. Mon Two years ago, we posted about a proposed class action lawsuit that accused Old Navy of spamming consumers with emails that included false or misleading information about the duration of sales. For example, the complaint alleged that the retailer advertised that a sale would only last one week, even though the sale continued the following week.

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that the Washington Supreme Court's decision to overturn Spokane's anti-camping initiative undermines both public safety and voter rights. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-spokanes-voter-approved-anti-camping-initiative-is-overturned-by-the-washington-supreme-court/ #homelessness #Spokane #publicsafety #affordablehousing #ClarkCountyWa #Washingtonstate #judicialactivism #localnews #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter

Investing in Bizarro World Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIAfIjKxr02sAztzlJNy1ug5bDvTVZkME&si=w2d_EF-B5jMo1dYD Subscribe to Investing In Bizarro World: @bizarroworld Programming Note: We're holding a free webinar on April 30th at 4pm ET during which we'll walk through the gold bull progression, what's coming next, and three picks with immediate catalysts. Gerardo is guaranteeing one of the three will double in the next year. There will also be live Q&A. The event is free to attend. It will stream at this link: https://bit.ly/3YU3Y1l And we'll send out emails before it starts. The free version of the 314th episode of Investing in Bizarro World is now published.Here's what was covered:Macro Musings - China says there are no trade negotiations underway — despite U.S. claims. Volatility remains elevated. Bond market pressure continues. Dollar weakens further, with strong inverse correlation to gold. No recession yet, but more chop expected until after earnings season.Market Takes - Gold rebounds looks ready to test $3,500 — possibly even $4,000. Silver flirting with a major breakout above $33.88. A close above $34 on a weekly or monthly chart would confirm. Copper now has $4 floor. Uranium names post big daily gains — signs of a bottom forming?Bizarro Banter - Administration insiders give private market guidance behind closed doors. Gerardo and Nick call out the blatant insider double standard. Klaus Schwab caught in a Davos handjob scandal. His downfall is symbolic of the broader collapse of globalism and institutional trust. Washington Supreme Court and Spokane Politicians ignore the will of the people. Premium Portfolio Picks - For paid listeners only. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4iDnq9E0:00 Introduction0:57 Macro Musings: More Tariff Tussles. S&P Volatility. Gold & Dollar.6:40 Market Takes: Time for Juniors. Copper. Uranium.17:56 Bizarro Banter: Bessent's Loose Lips. Klaus Schwab's Loose Hips. People's Will.29:25 Premium Portfolio Picks: A 2-cent Copper Stock. A Big Tariff Winner. A Contrarian Lithium Pick. You need to subscribe to Bizarro World Live to get this section. Upgrade here: https://bit.ly/4iDnq9EPLEASE NOTE: There are now two versions of this podcast. 1. Bizarro World Live — Pay $2 per episode to watch us record the podcast live every Thursday and get Premium Portfolio Picks every week. You can do that here: https://bit.ly/4iDnq9E2. Bizarro World Free — Published the Monday after the live recording with no Premium Portfolio Picks.Visit our website Daily Profit Cycle for more content like this and more! https://dailyprofitcycle.com/

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM - China raised duties on US goods to 125% - US to hike duties on Chinese goods to 145% - European Union finance ministers will brainstorm today how to use that time to reach a trade deal with Washington - Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration must “facilitate” the return of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador

(The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066, which protects natural gas as an energy choice in Washington state, say they will take their case to the Washington Supreme Court after a judge's ruling last week that I-2066 is unconstitutional. On Friday, King County Superior Court Judge Sandra Widlan ruled the scope of I-2066, approved by voters in November, was too broad and violated the state Constitution's single-subject requirement. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_cf9b94e2-c6ff-4219-abde-48b2f32a9aa7.html

How much of tonight’s lunar eclipse will Washingtonians be able to see? Russia has agreed in principle to ceasefire. US soccer is cracking down on abuse of youth referees. // LongForm: GUEST: Chris Sullivan on the latest text toll scan. // Quick Hit: The Washington Supreme Court just ruled on a case that could impact self-service retail.

The Washington state legislature is looking to ban guns in even more places. The Washington Supreme Court struck down a challenge to signature verification on ballots. ABC News is shutting down FiveThirtyEight along with other jobs cuts. // Big Local: A 3.9 earthquake struck Port Angeles. Everett police are looking for a man that tried to kidnap a woman. A WSU astronomer says we’re going to have a ‘blood moon’ next week. A Bremerton boat builder is struggling with pauses in federal funding. // You Pick the Topic: Scientists have created a “Colossal woolly mouse” in preparation for recreating the woolly mammoth.

3pm: Metro to resume bus fare inspections: What to expect // Washington Supreme Court hands landlords major victory after CARES Act challenge // Starbucks lays off 1,100 corporate employees as coffee chain streamlines // President Says Workers Who Don’t Respond to Musk’s Email Risk Being Fired // 'It's just chaos': Local TSA employee gets conflicting messaging about job justification query // I Stand Corrected - Ask, Tell, Correct, or Yell at John about anything // Thoughts on Trump’s approach to Ukraine // Zelenskyy refuses to sign Trump’s rare earths deal — but official says pact is close // Gen-Z has rediscovered sabbaticals; dubbed them “micro-retirements”

Second Amendment: May Washington prohibit high-capacity magazines? - Argued: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:57:29 EDT

On Dec. 5, in a move to enhance access to justice, the Supreme Court of the state of Washington issued a historic order authorizing a regulatory reform pilot program by which entities not owned by lawyers will be able to deliver legal services. The move makes Washington only the third state, after Utah and Arizona, to approve a comprehensive change to the longstanding rule that only entities owned by lawyers can practice law.  The pilot, which will last for 10 years, is designed to test whether entity regulation will increase access to justice by enhancing access to affordable and reliable legal and law-related services. Entities approved to operate under the pilot will be allowed to practice law, but only under strict conditions that limit the duration of their operations and that require active monitoring and oversight.  To discuss the development and details of this pilot, we are joined today by two guests representing the two organizations that proposed this pilot to the court and that will now be tasked with partnering to get it up and running. They are: Terra Nevitt, executive director of the Washington State Bar Association, and Craig Shank, a Washington lawyer and member of the Washington Supreme Court's Practice of Law Board.  Their share their perspectives on how this pilot could enhance access to justice and what the development means for regulatory reform more broadly.    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Littler, local everywhere.  Steno, reliable court reporting with a revolutionary approach Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner).   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

The Washington Supreme Court is taking up the high-capacity magazine ban case, sparking debate on gun rights and public safety. Learn more about the pivotal legal arguments and the nationwide implications. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-supreme-court-to-hear-high-capacity-magazine-ban-case-later-this-month on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #LocalNews #HighCapacityMagazines #GunRights

On this topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes Everett Maroon, Executive Director of Blue Mountain Heart to Heart, for a conversation about their work in Southeast Washington using a harm reduction philosophy to support people, stabilize lives, & promote health and wellness in the community. Crystal and Everett chat about how the opioid epidemic has impacted rural communities, the role that stigma plays in keeping people from the help they need, what harm reduction is and why it is important. They then review the recent roller coaster ride of Washington state's substance use disorder policy, starting with the Washington Supreme Court's Blake decision, followed by a temporary legislative fix, then an impasse at the end of last year's legislative session, and finally a middle-of-the-road deal that recriminalized simple drug possession in addition to newly making public drug use illegal. Crystal and Everett lament the missed opportunity to meaningfully change the system & the continued lack of treatment services relative to need, and wrap up with what can be done at the state and local level to address the opioid crisis.   Transcript and resources: https://www.officialhacksandwonks.com/everett-maroon-blue-mountain-heart-to-heart/ Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks and on X (formerly Twitter) at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and X at @finchfrii. Find more information about Blue Mountain Heart to Heart at https://bluemountainheart2heart.wordpress.com/

Washington Supreme Court nixes ban on safe injection sites // Seattle is close to picking transportation chief // Movie Review – The Favourite // Guest Rachel Sutherland discusses temporary spending bill passed to hopefully avoid government shutdown // Hanna in studio talking about anti-gun stuff // Guest Mayor Jon Nehring discusses success of law enforcement embedded social worker program

Jason Schwarz, Director of the Snohomish County Office of Public Defense and the Chair of Washington's Council on Public Defense, talks about new public defender caseload standards under consideration by the Washington Supreme Court to address the state's public defense crisis. The combination of public defenders working under decades-old caseload standards and lack of state funding have led to massive delays and staff exodus, creating an urgent need for reform to ensure justice for defendants, victims, and the community at large.   As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.   Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii.

Washington voters will decide next week is who will fill the lone open seat on the Washington Supreme Court. Supreme Court Position 2 is an open race - the incumbent, Justice Susan Owens, is retiring at the end of this year due to the state constitution's requirement that all justices retire after the year they turn 75. The position is non-partisan. Soundside is talking to both candidates vying for the seat on the state's highest court. Up first: attorney Sal Mungia. Mungia is a partner at Gordon Thomas Honeywell, a law firm based in Seattle and Tacoma. He has specialized in medical malpractice, serious injury, personal injury and real estate litigation. He has also served as the President of the Washington State Bar Association.  Guest: Sal Mungia, candidate for Washington Supreme Court Position 2. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.Chino Y Chicano host Enrique Cerna talks with Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven González about the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on Presidential immunity, ethical questions involving justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, declining public trust of the court, and President Biden's proposed reforms for the high court. González updates the efforts of the Washington's Supreme Court to address institutional racism. There is also talk of earrings. Yes, earrings. Listen and find out why that became a topic of conversation.  Read:https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbios.display_file&fileID=gonzalezRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/chinatown-international-district-activist-matt-chan-dead-at-71/Hear Rick Shenkman on the BBC Radio Program Sideways:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xdg0Read: https://www.thedailybeast.com/i-stuck-with-nixon-heres-why-science-said-i-did-itRead: https://www.washcog.org/in-the-news/your-right-to-knowRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/the-legislatures-sunshine-committee-has-fallen-into-darkness/Read: https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2024/feb/29/weakening-of-state-public-records-act-affects-your-right-to-know-every-day/Read: https://www.futuromediagroup.org/suave-pulitzer-prize/Read: https://pulitzercenter.org/people/maria-hinojosaRead: https://murrow.wsu.edu/symposium/the-edward-r-murrow-achievement-award/Read: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/sinclair-nixes-univision-affiliation-ending-local-spanish-broadcasts/Read: https://www.chronline.com/stories/group-of-washington-state-faith-and-community-leaders-call-for-cease-fire-in-israel-hamas-war,329305Read: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/08/us/lahaina-fire-families.html#:~:text=The%20F.B.I.,survivors%20wonder%20what%20comes%20next.: Read:https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/apr/15/fentanyl-involved-in-more-...

Washington voters this year are contemplating a wide-open race to replace the state's Attorney General. The Attorney General manages the state's largest public law firm, overseeing a staff of attorneys charged with representing public agencies and defending the rights of Washington residents, covering issues including consumer protection, civil rights, environmental regulations, and antitrust.  This year's race is an especially interesting one. The current Attorney General, Bob Ferguson, is running for governor. That means that without an incumbent, the office will see its first new A.G. in 12 years.  This week Soundside is interviewing the three candidates who all want to be the state's next top lawyer.  First up: Pete Serrano is a city council member serving as mayor of Pasco, Washington. He's a co-founder of the legal nonprofit, The Silent Majority Foundation, and he's endorsed in the Attorney General race by the Washington GOP.  Guests: Pete Serrano, city council member serving as mayor of Pasco, Washington. Related Links: What is an attorney general? They're more attorney than general Who are the three candidates running for WA attorney general? Washington Supreme Court will hear Gator's Custom Guns case on high-capacity magazine ban The Republican who wants to be Washington's next attorney general See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: The Washington Supreme Court Commissioner says he will decide next week whether a ban on high-capacity firearm magazines will stay in place. Washington state unemployment continues to rise. Ohio’s Attorney General has shot down a Democrat scheme to get Joe Biden on the ballot past the deadline. // Jew hating Eastlake High School students warn each other to cover faces and not talk to Zionists. USC Valedictorian Repeatedly Dodges Whether She Endorses ‘Complete Abolishment’ of Israel as She Shared It on Instagram. // I guess we’re pretending these bathrooms aren’t for the homeless drug addicts.  

Jenna Ellis (00:36) - Another spending bill is being passed on Capitol Hill, Congressman Chip Roy believes conservatives need to stand firm and stop allowing democrats to use Americans' money on whatever they choose to fund. Hogan Gidley (10:04) - The RNC promises legal ballot harvesting as a part of its new strategy to take on the Democrats. Lara Trump stated, “We've been playing checkers and the democrats have been playing chess”. is this a good move for the Republican party? Jenna Ellis (18:54)  - White House aide to former President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, was sentenced to four months in prison for his refusal to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6 Committee. How did we get to this point, and what does this conviction mean for others? Josh Hammer (29:38, 36:08) - The Washington Supreme Court rules that prospective lawyers will no longer have to take the bar exam, calling it “racist”, and claiming the test is unfair to marginalized groups. Plus Josh shares the details of his upcoming book discussing the aftermath of October 7th and rampant antisemitism that's taken over this country and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.