May 13, 2026
Washington Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen is running for reelection in the 43rd District. In this Hacks & Wonks interview, he defends his record and shares his priorities on taxes, education, child care, immigration & protecting Washington residents from a hostile federal administration.
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May 8, 2026
Port Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa is running for the King County Council District 2 open seat and shares her priorities, including prioritizing criminal legal reform, affordable housing, child homelessness, and resisting federal overreach.
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May 5, 2026
Rebecca Saldaña is leaving the State Senate to run for the open King County Council District 2 seat. She spoke with Hacks & Wonks about her priorities, including addressing the county's budget deficit, homelessness, public safety, transit equity, and environmental justice.
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May 1, 2026
On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss:
🚧 Governor comms sign-off rule delays info flow
🧊 WA tries to gain access to privately-run ICE facility
❌ Calls for dissolution after KCRHA audit
🧒 Wilson expands free student meals and childcare
🚓 SPD Chief questions LEAD program
🛑 Judge...
Apr 17, 2026
On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss:
⚔️ Progressive Democrats take on moderate incumbents
🚈 Sound Transit 3 in crisis
🏘️ Mayor Wilson’s housing proposals
💯 Katie Wilson’s first 100 days
🧑🏫 Seattle Public Schools debates how to handle educator misconduct
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