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Rebecca Saldaña Makes Her Case for King County Council

Rebecca Saldaña 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.

Week in Review: May 1, 2026 - with David Kroman

Crystal Fincher and David Kroman break down the news of the week

Week in Review: April 17, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank

Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank break down the news of the week

Week in Review: April 10, 2026 - with Erica Barnett

Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett break down the news of the week

From Consumer Protection to Constitutional Defense: Nick Brown's First Year as AG

Washington AG Nick Brown confronts federal overreach by filing 49 lawsuits, protecting $15 billion in state funding while focusing on consumer protection, workers' rights, and defending state sovereignty against unprecedented legal challenges.

Week in Review: January 9, 2026 - with Robert Cruickshank

Washington state continues sharing driver data with ICE despite officials claiming they stopped. Governor Ferguson's austerity budget and climate faces criticism from former Gov. Inslee and Democrats. New Seattle elected officials bring hopeful vision.

Rep. Shaun Scott Pushes Revenue Plan to Counter Austerity

Representative Scott introduces the Well Washington Fund corporate tax proposal aimed at protecting housing, healthcare, and education funding

Rep. Chipalo Street on Tax Reform, Budget Deficits, and Federal Threats to Washington

Washington State Representative Chipalo Street is entering the upcoming 2026 legislative session with an ambitious agenda that includes fixing structural problems in juvenile rehabilitation, reforming the state's regressive tax system, and protecting residents from federal overreach.

Transit Riders Union Charts New Course After Katie Wilson’s Election

Transit Riders Union restructures leadership as Katie Wilson becomes Seattle mayor. New General Secretary Wes Mills outlines priorities including bus lanes, transit funding renewal, and progressive revenue.

Week in Review: December 12, 2025 - with Shauna Sowersby

Atmospheric River Brings Historic Flooding, New Legislation Would Protect Workers from Immigration Raids, Public Records Battle Continues in Olympia, Federal Threats to King County Homelessness Funding, Seattle City Council Approves Controversial Police Contract

Seattle's Creative Economy at a Crossroads: Randy Engstrom on What's at Stake

Seattle's creative economy drives 18% of city GDP but artists can't afford to live here. Randy Engstrom, co-leading Mayor-Elect Wilson's arts transition team, argues culture must be central to solving housing, education, and economic challenges - not treated as expendable when budgets get tight.

Week in Review: December 5, 2025 - with David Kroman

Governor Ferguson's all-cuts budget vs. progressive taxation, Trump Team targets Washington voter data, Seattle doubles down on affordable housing support, Wilson announces first hires and Lin sworn in, South King County gets three new light rail stations

Senator Rebecca Saldaña Maps Out Legislative Priorities for 2026 Session

Senator Rebecca Saldaña outlined her 2026 legislative priorities, including protecting healthcare access, defending immigrants, and reforming Washington's regressive tax system with a payroll tax on high earners

Week in Review: November 28, 2025 - with Erica Barnett

Seattle Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay are shaping their administrations. Wilson cuts deputy mayors to one, while Zahilay reviews 100 jobs. The city budget adds $50M in spending but leaves a $140M deficit. Pipeline spills and ICE surveillance raise safety concerns.