Friends,

 

The Shift WA team has been working to shift the political debate in Washington state since 2013. We’ve spent the last decade providing people like you with some facts and perspectives needed to make a difference in your community. So, as always, we hope to keep you up-to-date with an item or two of interest from your own backyard. Read on…

Given Halloween is right around the corner, we took the liberty of imagining a few “scary” costumes that best represent Democrats’ scariest policies. We want to knowwhich of our Halloween costume ideas, based on some Democrat policies,  do you find the scariest? We will announce the winner this Halloween. Take the quiz now.

Our recent Newsmaker Interview featured Dr. Raul Garcia, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate who escaped the communist Cuban regime at the age of 11, built a successful medical career, and now resides in Yakima with his family. In the interview, Dr. Garcia discussed his political influences, concerns about Senator Maria Cantwell's absenteeism, and his views on issues such as the Israel-Hamas war, rising crime rates, healthcare, and college debt, while also sharing his favorite novel and admiration for President Abraham Lincoln. Read more.

 

It appears that during the COVID-era lockdowns, some questionable decisions were made by Democrats in Olympia with public funds, which might have gone unnoticed without the usual scrutiny of reporters. A new investigation exposed how a lobbyist linked to former House Speaker Frank Chopp secured state money for a pilot project despite lacking the necessary experience. The controversy revolves around how this project received public funding, even though the results were questionable, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and transparency. Read this story and more.

Take a moment to enjoy the serene peace captured by former U.S. Rep. Rod Chandler in his photo of Mt. Adams.