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Week in Review

A weekly review of Washington state's top policy and political news of the week

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: July 11, 2025 - with Erica Barnett

Assessor Wilson awaits charging decision; anti-Wilson polling emerges; Seattle Council filling vacancy; graffiti bill advances; City seeks to end SPD consent decree; Pierce Sheriff defies law for ICE partnership

Cascade PBS city reporter, Josh Cohen

Week in Review: July 4, 2025 - with Josh Cohen

WA faces $36B in Medicaid cuts affecting 640,000 residents from federal budget bill. King County Assessor arrested for alleged stalking. Seattle confirms new police chief amid reform expectations. Council revives housing development incentives and proposes sales tax for public safety funding

Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman

Week in Review: June 27, 2025 - with David Kroman

NYC Primary Victory Sparks Seattle Speculation, Major Business Tax Restructure, SPD Gains GPS Tracking Technology, License Plate Readers Raise ICE Data Sharing Concerns, Digital Billboards Approved Amid Debates, Algorithmic Rent Setting Ban, Affordable Housing Crisis Threatens System Stability

Chair of Sierra Club Seattle and long-time communications and political strategist, Robert Cruickshank

Week in Review: June 20, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank

Massive 'No Kings' Protests, State Health Data Shared with ICE, Housing First Program Shows 95% Success Rate, State Cuts Successful Encampment Program, Saka Criticized Over Traffic Safety Dispute, Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software Ban Faces Delays, Seattle Schools Reverses Course on Waitlists

Seattle political reporter and editor of PubliCola, Erica Barnett

Week in Review: June 6, 2025 - with Erica Barnett

Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore resigns, Sawant is challenging Adam Smith, KC Assessor faces calls for resignation, Pride event disrupted by State Patrol, 5th LD legislative appointments

Cascade PBS city reporter, Josh Cohen

Week in Review: May 30, 2025 - with Josh Cohen

Anti-Trans Rally Sparks Weekend Violence, Arrests. All Seattle Elected Officials Have Negative Approval Ratings. Seattle Council approves interim missing middle housing legislation. Behavioral Health Facilities Sit Empty Despite Urgent Need. Seattle Candidate Forum Scheduled for Wednesday, June 4th.

Seattle Times City Hall reporter, David Kroman

Week in Review: May 23, 2025 - with David Kroman

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or type "Hacks & Wonks" into the search bar of your preferred podcast app. On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and David Kroman discuss: 🖋️ Ferguson acts on state budget, parental bill of rights 🧊 Troubling ICE raids 🤓 Seattle Mayor race deep dive 🔔 Sara Nelson