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
Week in Review
A weekly review of Washington state's top policy and political news of the week
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.
Week in Review: May 23, 2025 - with David Kroman
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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
Week in Review: May 2, 2025 - with Robert Cruickshank
Washington's legislative session ended with a budget missing the popular wealth tax. Governor Ferguson's approval falls, putting Democrats at risk. Seattle faces additional police discrimination lawsuits as former candidate Joe Mallahan considers a mayoral run.
Week in Review: April 25, 2025 - with Donna Blankinship
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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Donna Blankinship discuss:
💔 State Senator Bill Ramos
🗳️ April ballot results
💵 Seattle Democracy Vouchers
📚 Seattle Education Levy expanded
🧑⚖️ Spokane homeless initiative struck down
Week in Review: April 18, 2025 - with Ryan Packer
New poll: Washingtonians worried about national politics, media consumption habits evolving; State Budget negotiations drop wealth tax & shift burden to everyone else; transportation budget challenges; workers' comp system upgrade falters raising governance concerns; special elections on April 22
Week in Review: April 11, 2025 - with Lex Vaughn
Activists protest Trump administration across WA; international students face visa revocations; state workers clash with Gov. Ferguson over wealth tax; rent stabilization bill advances; King County fingerprint ID levy vote upcoming; tensions rise in Seattle City Council.