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Hacks & Wonks

Oct 30, 2024

Andrew Villeneuve of the Northwest Progressive Institute discusses how their new poll shows Democrats leading in most statewide races, voters are likely to reject three of four initiatives on the November ballot, and a close race in Washington’s 3rd congressional district.

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Oct 25, 2024

On this Tuesday topical show re-air, Crystal learns about north King County’s innovative new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency with its inaugural Executive Director Brook Buettner and Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig. Following national guidelines and best practices for behavioral health crisis care, a...


Oct 22, 2024

In a recent interview, Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts outlines the city's approaches to housing, development, and public safety, emphasizing how the newly opened light rail stations are reshaping the community north of Seattle.

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Oct 18, 2024

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss:

📊 Cascade PBS/Elway polls

🗳️ Ballots arriving in mailboxes

💸 Capital gains tax repeal costly for schools

🏳️‍🌈 Tacoma rainbow crosswalk

⚖️ Pierce County jury pay pilot

😵 Yakima County coroner

As always, a full text transcript...


Oct 16, 2024

Four statewide initiatives backed by a California hedge fund manager are stirring up controversy as Washington voters prepare to cast their ballots this November. The measures, which would repeal several recently passed laws, are being met with strong opposition from groups who argue they would benefit wealthy people...