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Crystal Fincher

Seattle City Council Passes Controversial "No-Go Zones" Despite Evidence

Seattle City Council Passes Controversial "No-Go Zones" Despite Evidence

The Seattle City Council approved new "Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution" (SOAP) and "Stay Out of Drug Areas" (SODA) orders this week, establishing no-go zones in high-crime areas. Experts argue these measures are ineffective and may simply displace criminal activity. "Seattle has tried this

Dave Upthegrove, Candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands

Upthegrove Pledges 'Transformational Change' in Bid for Lands Commissioner

Dave Upthegrove, a former legislator and current King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, recently discussed his bid for the position, highlighting his priorities and outlining his vision for the future of the state's natural resources management.

Guy Oron, Staff Reporter for Real Change and creator of the Gossip Guy newsletter

Week in Review: April 12, 2024 - with Guy Oron

WA faces legal battle over gun law. Three new political initiatives. Boeing whistleblower raises new concerns. Seattle grapples with housing affordability and transportation priorities, while city leaders call for a better Comprehensive Plan and SPOG handcuffs alternatives to police responses.

Rian Watt, Executive Director of The Urbanist

State Legislative Session Falls Short on Housing As Seattle Comprehensive Plan Process Ramps Up

The Urbanist's Rian Watt discusses the Washington state legislative session's housing outcomes and the Seattle Comprehensive Plan draft, which fail to adequately address the region's housing affordability crisis, and outlines opportunities for the public to influence these crucial policy decisions.

Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz

Tacoma City Councilmember Olgy Diaz Shares Strategies for Running for Office

Tacoma Councilwoman Olgy Diaz shared proven strategies for winning campaigns in a podcast interview, covering motivations for running, budgeting, fundraising, authentic messaging, and policy priorities post-election

Editor of The Stranger and noted poet, Rich Smith

Week in Review: March 1, 2024 - with Rich Smith

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Editor of The Stranger and noted poet, Rich Smith! Crystal and Rich discuss the significance of the Stranger endorsing “Uncommitted Delegates” in the March 12th Presidential Primary. They then celebrate the legislature’s passage of the Strippers’ Bill of Rights and mourn the

Metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt Driscoll

Week in Review: February 23, 2024 - with Matt Driscoll

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt Driscoll! With two weeks left in the State legislative session, Crystal and Matt dig into several bills with potential for huge impact and needing public support to get across the