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Left Coast News is a political commentary show covering the Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon and California tax policy, constitutional rights, public safety, and state legislation. From Seattle to Los Angeles, we break down the policies shaping the Pacific Northwest.Behind The Line Podcast Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Bend Oregon School Shooting: Armed Father Stops Gunman at Silver Rail Elementary
    Oct 17 2026

    Bend, Oregon School Shooting: Armed Parent Stops Gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School | Facts vs. Narrative


    A horrific school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has left three children and a teacher dead, with two others wounded. But the attack ended when an armed father, Kaylub Giamanco, intervened and fatally shot the 16-year-old gunman.


    In this episode, we examine what really happened, the three-minute police response, the courage of those who intervened, and the growing debate over school security, mental health, gun-free zones, and Second Amendment rights.


    Why are we willing to spend millions protecting government buildings and politicians while schools struggle to fund adequate security?


    We break down:


    - The timeline of the Silver Rail Elementary shooting

    - How an armed parent stopped the attacker

    - The role of teachers and responding police officers

    - School resource officers and armed campus security

    - Oregon's mental health care challenges

    - Gun control, constitutional rights, and political narratives

    - What can actually be done to better protect America's children


    This isn't about scoring political points. It's about protecting innocent lives, examining the evidence, and demanding meaningful solutions.


    Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire Bend community.


    Subscribe for independent reporting, constitutional commentary, and hard-hitting analysis of the issues affecting the Pacific Northwest and America.


    Join the conversation in the comments. Should every public school have trained, armed security?


    #BendOregon #SilverRailElementary #SchoolSafety #SecondAmendment #OregonNews

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    17 mins
  • $1,591 to Exercise Your 2nd Amendment? DOJ Sues San Jose as Washington's Gun Permit Law Looms
    Oct 15 2026

    🇺🇸 $1,591 TO EXERCISE YOUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS? AND WASHINGTON COULD BE NEXT! 🔫


    💰 Imagine paying nearly $1,600 just to apply for a concealed carry permit. That's the controversy in San Jose, California, where the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the city's permit fees.


    ⚖️ But here's where Washington gun owners need to pay attention.


    Starting May 1, 2027, Washington's HB 1163 is set to require permits to purchase firearms, along with fingerprinting, approved training, and additional fees.


    🚨 How much should Americans have to pay to exercise a constitutional right? And when do government fees and bureaucratic delays cross the constitutional line?


    In this episode of LEFT COAST NEWS, we're digging into the San Jose lawsuit, the Supreme Court's landmark Bruen decision, and what's coming for Washington gun owners.


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    👇 YOUR TURN: Should the government be allowed to charge hundreds or even thousands of dollars in fees associated with exercising Second Amendment rights?


    💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments!


    🔁 SHARE this with fellow gun owners.


    👍 FOLLOW Left Coast News for independent news, constitutional commentary, and stories impacting the Pacific Northwest.


    #SecondAmendment #GunRights #WashingtonState #HB1163 #SanJose #2A #ConstitutionalRights #GunLaws #LeftCoastNews #DOJ

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    13 mins
  • DEMOCRATS LIES ABOUT THE MILLIONAIRES TAX
    Oct 14 2026

    Washington’s millionaires tax, school funding, and the 2029 revenue timeline—what do the numbers actually tell us? In this episode of The Left Coast, we challenge Democrats’ school funding claims and examine the “ghost money” argument behind Senate Bill 6346.


    We break down the tax’s implementation timeline, the difference between existing education funding and proposed program expansions, and Washington’s constitutional duty to fund basic education under Article IX, Section 1. We also revisit the McCleary decision and ask why school districts face budget shortfalls today.


    Should a tax that won’t produce payments until 2029 be used to justify claims about school funding in 2026? Listen to the argument and decide for yourself.


    Subscribe to The Left Coast for sharp commentary on Washington politics, taxes, and government accountability. Share your take in the comments.


    #WashingtonState #MillionairesTax #WashingtonPolitics #SchoolFunding #SB6346 #EducationFunding #Olympia #TaxPolicy #GovernmentAccountability #LeftCoastNews #Democrats #Politics #WashingtonNews #Yes6346 #Tax

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    12 mins
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