Exploring the possibilities of downtown Seattle's uncertain future Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW's growth and development reporter Joshua McNichols about the possibilities for downtown Seattle, which could mean fewer workers, but many more residents. Kim Malcolm
Bidding for the right to pollute, WA's first carbon allowance auction Companies had three hours to bid for the right to keep pumping out carbon dioxide and other gases that are overheating the planet. Kim Malcolm
Amid ACLU lawsuit, King County officials say Seattle jail will eventually need to be replaced King County officials concede that its jail in downtown Seattle will need to be replaced eventually because it’s not meeting today’s needs of prisoners. Diana Opong
With new chairs, Washington's GOP and Democrats focused on next round of local candidates Washington state's two major political parties voted on party leaders recently. Here's a look at their priorities for the year. Diana Opong
Week in Review: Amazon, legislature, and housing Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan, Seattle Times Claudia Rowe, and Puget Sound Business Journal’s Alex Halverson. Kevin Kniestedt
Seattle special election: voters approving social housing initiative Seattle voters are deciding one issue this February Special Election: an affordable housing initiative. Paige Browning
More delays and technical glitches plague Eastern Washington VA medical centers Spokesman Review reporter Orion Donovan-Smith joined Soundside to give an update on the latest slew of problems surrounding the Spokane VA's new electronic record system, which caused delays in care, missed diagnoses, and missing medication for patients last year. Jason Burrows
Kshama Sawant wants a bigger bullhorn Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is going national. The Council's most senior member and only socialist says she will launch a national movement to support workers instead of running for re-election. Brandi Fullwood
Design review process could be axed to speed up housing production in Washington state The state legislature advanced a bill this week that would eliminate the time-consuming "design review" process for new housing projects, which builders say could save months of headaches and reduce the administrative cost of producing housing. Joshua McNichols
Week in Review: Kshama Sawant, the legislature, and Microsoft Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Publicola’s Erica Barnett, Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan and Seattle Times David Kroman Kevin Kniestedt
