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Included in Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s budget agenda is a $100 million grant for police hiring, though it has not been used effectively, as zero new officers have been hired.” on KIRO Newsradio, pointed to the lack of hiring numbers as a result of lawmakers viewing law enforcement as a low priority.
“To me, it feels more like the police are not a high priority for them,” Jake said. “Let’s say you’re a county like Whatcom County, not giant, but not small, and you want to hire more cops, and you’re emailing, and you’re trying to request things, for them to not respond for months. That’s horrifying.” 'It's like Kid Rock at halftime': Jake criticizes Patty Murray for skipping State of the Union, having her own speechJake highlighted a statement from a Whatcom County city administrator, John Williams, who said the entire process is very frustrating, with zero guidance through the process and many unanswered questions. “It took months to get answers just to the city’s questions on how to even get through this process,” Jake said. “To me, it seems like, again, one of those political promises that maybe looks good on paper, but if you’re not going to actually do it, then it doesn’t seem like their priority is police, because they hired zero.” Spike noted that the funds could have potentially been used elsewhere, across other programs, rather than directed toward bolstering a law enforcement department’s staff. “So far, no cops have been hired. The funds can be used for other things: emergency management planning, training, assistance programs, mental health crisis responders, the CARE bears, all part of these grants,” Spike said.Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's budget agenda includes is a $100 million grant for police hiring, though zero new officers have been hired.People are moving out of the U.S. at record rates. In 2025, the U.S. experienced a net negative migration with roughly 150,000 more departures than arrivals.A Tampa airport has successfully banned Crocs for travelers coming through its airport, but now its sights have been set on banning pajamas for passengers. Harger: Pounds and pounds of stripped copper wire insulation recovered from Seattle homeless camp cleanupsCurley: House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon’s drunken speech is nothing compared to Wilbur MillsChrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
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