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Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and Founder and Editor of The Needling, Lex Vaughn

Week in Review: April 11, 2025 - with Lex Vaughn

Activists protest Trump administration across WA; international students face visa revocations; state workers clash with Gov. Ferguson over wealth tax; rent stabilization bill advances; King County fingerprint ID levy vote upcoming; tensions rise in Seattle City Council.

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: April 4, 2025 - with Erica Barnett

Washington Governor rejects wealth taxes, state sues over federal health cuts, Head Start staff locked out, Shannon Braddock appointed Acting County Executive, Seattle Councilmember Moore bypasses competitive bidding, and Council passes symbolic anti-defund resolution.

State politics reporter for The Seattle Times, Shauna Sowersby

Week in Review: March 28, 2025 - with Shauna Sowersby

Former Speaker Frank Chopp's legacy; State House and Senate budget proposals; Natural gas initiative struck down and new parents rights initiative announced; Dow Constantine chosen to be CEO of Sound Transit

Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and long-time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank

Week in Review: March 21, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Governor Ferguson & Seattle Mayor Harrell face workplace culture scandals. Seattle Council fast-tracks controversial housing. Seattle schools chief resigns. Rep. Smith draws fire for anti-DEI stance despite Dem gains in WA state.

Monisha Harrell and Crystal Fincher of KVRU 105.7 FM

‘Build With Us': Community Radio Station KVRU Acquired by Local Leaders

Hacks & Wonks host Crystal Fincher and community leader Monisha Harrell have acquired KVRU, a non-commercial community radio station in South Seattle, with plans to preserve it as a trusted resource in South Seattle through community-driven programming.

Social Housing Initiatives Face Off in Seattle Special Election

Social Housing Initiatives Face Off in Seattle Special Election

Seattle voters decide between competing social housing funding measures in a Feb 11 special election. Prop 1A, backed by labor and community groups, proposes a payroll tax on high earners to generate $53M annually. Prop 1B, supported by the Chamber of Commerce, redirects $10M from existing funds.

Evan Thompkins, STAR Program Specialist, and Stephanie Van Jacobs, Program Manager at WellPower

Denver's STAR Program Offers Promising Alternative Response to Mental Health and Substance Use Crises

Evan Thompkins and Stephanie Van Jacobs discuss the Denver STAR program, an alternative 911 response model that pairs behavioral health clinicians with EMTs/paramedics. They highlight how STAR provides support for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or other non-violent crises.