Income Tax Case Raises WA Supreme Court Conflict Concerns + Whistleblower Alleges Fraud

Washington's Supreme Court races are drawing increased attention as candidates debate judicial independence, campaign donations, recusal standards, and the role of the state's highest court in future tax cases. With five seats on the ballot this year, voters could help shape decisions that impact major public policy issues for years to come. The show features interviews with Supreme Court candidate Dave Larson and Justice Theo Angelis, who discuss judicial philosophy, court appointments, and questions surrounding conflicts of interest as legal challenges to Washington's income tax continue to move through the courts. Meanwhile, new whistleblower allegations are raising concerns about oversight and accountability at the Echo Glen Children's Center. Investigative reporter TJ Martinell explains claims that taxpayer funds may have been misused and why questions remain about what state agencies knew and whether concerns raised by whistleblowers were properly investigated. #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonSupremeCourt #JudicialElections #EchoGlen #DCYF #GovernmentAccountability #IncomeTax #Taxpayer #WashingtonState #JudicialIndependence #PublicPolicy #SeattleNews #TheCenterSquare #InvestigativeJournalism #WashingtonNews