Mitch Borden

3 weeks ago | spokanepublicradio.org | Freddy Monares |Owen Henderson |Mitch Borden |Doug Nadvornick

DHS pulls list of 'noncompliant jurisdictions,' continuing confusionA list of so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions around the country has been pulled from the Department of Homeland Security’s website. When published late last week, it had prompted confusion and outcry from many of those localities and the National Sheriffs’ Association. Cities like Yakima say they’re not sure how they ended up on the list of local governments DHS claims are defying federal immigration enforcement.

1 month ago | knkx.org | Mitch Borden

The candidates running to be Tacoma's next mayor have a wide array of experiences that residents will have to weigh when they decide who will be mayor later this fall. But in Tacoma, the position of mayor has a lot less power than in other communities because of the city's Council-Manager style government, which makes the city manager the chief executive officer of the city. The top two candidates who receive the most votes in the Aug.

1 month ago | knkx.org | Mitch Borden

Six candidates are set to face off to be Tacoma’s next mayor in the upcoming primary on Aug. 5. Residents will have to decide between a wide range of candidates with a variety of experience to lead the Tacoma City Council. In order of how they will appear on the ballot: Steve Haverly, Jesus “Jesse” Carlos, Whitney Stevens, Anthony (Tony) Ginn, Anders Ibsen and John Hines are competing to be the two top vote getters in the summer primary – who will move on to the general election in the fall.

1 month ago | knkx.org | Mitch Borden

A shooting outside of a Pioneer Square nightclub left three people dead and one critically injured over the weekend. This violence comes as Seattle institutes new safety requirements on Monday meant to help curb violent crimes near after hour night clubs. Click "Listen" above to hear this story. Pioneer SquareshootingPublic SafetySeattle Police Department

1 month ago | knkx.org | Mitch Borden

Hospital advocates are sounding the alarm about a proposal being considered by congress that would make drastic cuts to Medicaid. The Washington State Hospital Association told reporters Thursday the legislation could slash hundreds of millions of dollars to Medicaid funding in Washington alone. Click "Listen" above to hear this story.