This week on “The Impact”:
We sit down for a one on one interview with the 2018 Washington State Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning.  Hear her take on the secret to success in the classroom and the debate over whether some topics are too sensitive to discuss.… Continue reading “The Impact” – November 29th, 2017: Teacher of the Year; Wild Stories from WDFW Police Officer …

This week on “The Impact”:

“Employees will be able to use leave take care of themselves when they’re sick or they’ll be able to take care of a sick family member,” said Elizabeth Smith, Washington Department of Labor and Industries

The start of a new year will bring… Continue reading “The Impact” – November 22nd, 2017: New Paid Leave Mandate; Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Rule …

This week on “The Impact”:

 With the Democratic caucus taking control of the Washington State Senate we sit down with the incoming majority leader for a preview of what to expect.

 “We’ve had 5 years of republican control,” said Sen. Sharon Nelson, D- Maury Island. “We have

This week on “The Impact”:

   With the balance of power at stake in the Washington State Senate, members of the Olympia press corps react to the early returns from election night and weigh in on the potential implications for high profile bills.

“I think there’s going to be a

This week on “The Impact”:

Federal and local authorities are gathering in Washington to discuss gang prevention and intervention strategies.  In this episode you’ll hear about one city’s efforts to give troubled youth a better path.

“A resource that the gangs use is commercial sexual exploitation of children,” Vicky… Continue reading  “The Impact” – Nov.1st, 2017: Gang intervention; Insurance fraud   …