Politics

Week in Review: Jaime Herrera Beutler, West Seattle Bridge, and Ferries

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan, Seattle Times’ David Kroman, and Puget Sound Business Journal’s Alex Halverson

Health

'We don't have the resources, but we do see the need.' King County creates mental health coalition

Over one million people in Washington have a mental health condition. In February 2021, almost half of adults in Washington reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 30% were unable to get needed counseling or therapy. A new coalition announced today by King County Executive Dow Constantine is looking to make a difference in the crisis.

Environment

As the U.S. Senate passes a major climate bill, what's in it for Washington state?

'We have been pursuing major climate legislation in the U.S. since the 90s, and it has been a grim march of failure after failure.' Kim Malcolm talks with journalist David Roberts.

Politics

Incumbents move ahead in key Washington races: 2022 primary election

The results from this week's primary are still taking shape, but we've got a good idea of who will be on the November ballot in some key races.

Politics

Securing the Seattle suburban vote

It’s primary day and there’s a lot on the ballot! Democrats are trying to hold on to seats and Republicans are embracing a rebrand to pick some up. Both parties are focused and fighting over the Seattle suburbs. The swingiest parts of the district will help the parties craft their message for the election season. Axios Seattle Reporter Melissa Santos is going to break it all down with us today. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Politics

What 2022's primaries say about Washington state politics

The Washington state primaries are right around the corner. Ballots are due by Tuesday, August 2.

Week in Review: Wildfires, Ballot Boxes, and Amazon and Microsoft

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Insider’s Katherine Long, Puget Sound Business Journal’s Ryan Lambert and independent journalist Jane C. Hu.

Government

A small sales tax cut has big implications for Tri-Cities transit

In recent months Ben Franklin Transit has been considering something unusual: cutting their own funding. In a story that includes busses, taxes, and a Tim Eyman cameo, Soundside dives into what's happening in the Tri-Cities.

Week in Review: Seattle politics, policing, and Starbucks

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with contributing columnist Joni Balter, Geekwire’s Mike Lewis and KUOW’s David Hyde.

Government

A More Perfect Union: facing challenges and seeing progress in Native communities

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”