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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion Reflects on Progress and Challenges in First 18 Months

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion discusses progress and challenges in her first 18 months, highlighting efforts to rebuild law enforcement relationships, reduce juvenile crime, and address violent crime through collaboration and early intervention.

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: May 31, 2024 - with Erica Barnett

Ethics complaint filed in WA governor race; Seattle police chief ousted amid discrimination scandal, replaced by ex-Sheriff Sue Rahr; Councilmember Rivera's budget proviso jeopardizing equitable development funds sparked outrage

Senator Patty Kuderer, Candidate for Insurance Commissioner

State Senator Patty Kuderer Seeks to Be Washington's Top Insurance Watchdog

State Sen. Patty Kuderer is running for Insurance Commissioner, pledging to be a strong consumer advocate, push for universal healthcare, and get tough on insurance companies. She touts her legislative record and experience as an attorney representing policyholders.

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

Week in Review: May 24, 2024 - with Lex Vaughn

Seattle's PayUp legislation conflicts, SPD's discrimination lawsuit, expedited police recruitment concerns, Snohomish County's homeless reduction, Burien's shelter project rejection, an ex-Tacoma officer's lawsuit, and Boeing's firefighter lockout.

Edmund Witter, Senior Managing Attorney at the King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project

Eviction Crisis Compounds Homelessness Emergency, Expert Warns

Expert warns eviction crisis compounds homelessness emergency in WA, calls for rental aid, rent stabilization, and support services to keep tenants housed.

Shannon Cheng, Chair of People Power Washington

Week in Review: May 17, 2024 - with Shannon Cheng

A filing week stunt sparks confusion in governor’s race, Boeing faces criminal prosecution over 737 MAX crashes, Seattle council looks to repeal gig worker protections and approves a controversial police contract, a coalition urges the mayor to improve the city's Comprehensive Plan draft

Doug Trumm, Publisher of The Urbanist

Seattle’s $1.35B Transportation Levy Renewal Sparks Debate

Seattle Mayor proposes $1.35B transport levy renewal, focusing on repaving and bridges. Advocates push for more funding for transit, safety & sidewalks to address climate and traffic deaths. Levy goes to City Council in May, with public input opportunity.