WA and OR sue USPS in push for electric mail trucks Washington and Oregon are suing the U.S. Postal Service for prioritizing gas-powered mail delivery trucks over electric ones Paige Browning
Why is Seattle dropping 2,000 misdemeanor cases? Last week Seattle city attorney Ann Davison’s office announced that they would decline to prosecute almost 2,000 misdemeanor charges. The office says this is just a portion of the almost 5,000 case backlog left by Davison’s predecessor, Pete Holmes. Libby Denkmann
Week in Review: Biden in Seattle, Pike Place Market, and mask-optional transit Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times David Kroman, political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, and Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan. Kevin Kniestedt
Activists, environment, and midterms: President Biden in Seattle President Joe Biden is visiting Seattle for Earth Day. Katie Campbell
President Biden's coming to town — but are Seattleites excited? President Biden will be celebrating Earth Day with Governor Inslee and other local Democratic officials. He won a record 75% of the vote in King County during the 2020 election. But today he faces the lowest national approval ratings of his presidency. Soundside guest Sandeep Kaushik says that's due to overpromising during his campaign. Can he make up for those promises now? Libby Denkmann
King County sheriff finalists cite challenges in crime, recruitment, and community trust King County's next sheriff will likely come from Texas or Georgia. Or it will be the person currently running the office. The three finalists to become King County’s next sheriff spoke at a virtual press conference Tuesday. They all cited recruitment, rising crime, and building community trust as some of their top priorities. Amy Radil
Week in Review: Crime, redistricting, and malls Bill Radke reviews the week's news with NPR's Martin Kaste, Crosscut's Mai Hoang, and Seattle Times Jonathan Martin. Kevin Kniestedt
Why are these 23 WA state lawmakers choosing not to seek re-election? Twenty-three Washington state lawmakers have decided not to run for re-election this year. What’s the deal? Katie Campbell
In timely but unexpected vote, U.S. Senate goes for permanent daylight saving time The U.S. Senate Tuesday voted to adopt year-round daylight saving time. The measure now goes to the House for further consideration. This timely, but unexpected development raises the prospects for ending the twice-yearly changing of our clocks. Tom Banse
From the capitol to the campaign: What the 2022 legislative session could mean for Washington state elections From lawmaking to campaigning in the blink of an eye — that’s what Washington state legislators have done after adjourning their 60-day session late last week. Katie Campbell
