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It’s been a busy session in Olympia, and the 35th District delegation is sounding the alarm on taxes, education equity, and small business impacts.

In a recent update, Representatives Dan Griffey and …

In this episode, Jeff chats with Kim Morris from the Armstrong Community Outreach Foundation about one of the most exciting community events of the year—the 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Flashlight E…

In this interview, I sit down once again with Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling at the Fjord Oyster Bank in Hoodsport, just ahead of the monthly Sheriff's Lunch. Sheriff Spurling dives deep into wha…

I had the chance to sit down again with State Senator Drew MacEwen as we inch closer to the end of the legislative session. It’s budget season, and we got into some deep conversation about what’s in—…

Had a great chat with 35th District Reps Dan Griffey and Travis Couture about what’s happening in Olympia. As we get closer to the end of the legislative session, things are heating up—especially aro…

Mental health support just got a whole lot easier in Mason County. I sat down with Dave Windom, Director of Mason County Public Health, to talk about a brand-new pilot program using the United We Car…

In this conversation with State Senator Drew MacEwen, we cover some of the major issues facing Washington State right now.

• Ferries & Transportation: The state has been struggling with ferry service di…

I had my scheduled interview with Shelton School District Superintendent Wyeth Jessee, below are some topics we covered.  Mostly budget related stuff, but I did ask about things brought up by those a…

This week, 35th District Representative Dan Griffey and I are diving into some issues affecting our community—from childcare shortages to criminal justice concerns.

We start with the challenges famili…

Time for another deep dive into what's happening in Olympia! This week, we caught up with 35th District Representatives Dan Griffey and Travis Couture to break down some major legislative discussions…

Another Sheriff Sit-Down with Mason County Sheriff Ryan Spurling, and we covered a lot!

We kicked things off talking about the Polar Plunge, which raised money for Mason County Emergency Services. It’…

Comedian Sam Miller, based out of Olympia but touring nationwide, joined me to talk about his comedy journey, recovery, and upcoming shows. Sam’s been doing stand-up for 11 years, with the last four …

35th District Representative Dan Griffey and I talked about the advantages of being close to the Capitol, allowing him to stay connected to both the legislative process and his community. He shared h…

Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen and I covered much ground in our conversation this week. We discussed the benefits of remote testimony and how technology is helping connect lawmakers with const…

Ryan Perkins, General Manager of FC Oly (formerly OlyTown Artesians), joins me to break down the upcoming soccer season and what’s ahead for the club. We also dive into an important event on Sunday, …

In this conversation, I sit down with Mike Lambert from the Hood Canal Lions to talk about the upcoming Polar Bear Plunge at Alderbrook Resort and Spa. This event has been making a splash for 15 year…

Here’s a recap of what 35th District Representatives Dan Griffey, and Travis Couture and I covered in our conversation this week. Rep. Griffey brought up the Hope Card. It’s a really innovative tool …

Superintendent Jessee talks with Jeff Slakey about the budget and a variety of issues

1. Budget Challenges and Rising Costs (0:00 - 7:16)
I sat down with Shelton Schools Superintendent Wyeth Jessee and…