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Week in Review

A weekly review of Washington state's top policy and political news of the week

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

Week in Review: December 6, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank

Seattle CM Morales resigns due to mistreatment from colleagues as Rinck takes office. School board recall fails despite public dissatisfaction. KC Exec race heats up. Election data show slight Trump-ward shift due to voter apathy but strong support for progressive revenue. Green Jacket Lady returns!

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: November 22, 2024 - with Erica Barnett

Seattle Council passes 2025 budget 8-1, rejects capital gains tax 6-3. JumpStart funds redirected to general fund despite looming structural deficits. County rejects Rivera’s drug facility proposal. Mungia wins Supreme Court seat, Reichert concedes to Ferguson. State leaders split on Trump strategy.

Katie Wilson, general secretary of the Transit Riders Union

Week in Review: November 15, 2024 - with Katie Wilson

Everett passes $20.24 minimum wage; Seattle debates JumpStart tax reallocation amid budget crisis; tech wages hit record high; controversy over streetcar removal proposal; King County Exec Constantine won't seek re-election; Burien City Manager criticized over PDC complaint.

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

Week in Review: November 8, 2024 - with Robert Cruickshank

Crystal and Robert talk about the national, state and local election results

Seattle advocate and author of the Rondezvous newsletter, Ron Davis

Week in Review: October 11, 2024 - with Ron Davis

Public Lands candidate backs climate act repeal, new waterfront walk opens, school closures revised, police hiring bonuses increased amid budget cuts, Tacoma proposes new revenue sources, hurricanes highlight climate vulnerabilities, and ICE facility allows state inspectors.

Politics reporter for KUOW and co-host of the Sound Politics podcast, Scott Greenstone

Week in Review: October 4, 2024 - with Scott Greenstone

Tacoma Police Chief Administrative Leave Mystery. Seattle Public Schools revised closure plan. Serrano video called racist and fear mongering. Attorney General and Seattle City Council debates. Seattle's proposed budget faces criticism.

Josh Cohen, Cascade PBS city reporter

Week in Review: September 13, 2024 - with Josh Cohen

New poll shows Ferguson leading in the race for governor. GOP-funded statewide initiatives losing support. Seattle Public Schools releases controversial school closure proposal amid budget crisis. New progressive PAC forms for city council race. King County considers $1B middle-income housing plan.