Politics What justifies clearing a homeless encampment? Seattle city officials move to clear a homeless encampment in Miller Park neighborhood. Students are back in the classroom, but debate remains around measuring learning loss. And our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Bill Radke
Politics Police accountability, a new charter initiative, and the end of the Amazon union push, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Q13 correspondent Brandi Kruse, Kiro7 reporter Essex Porter, and The Stranger reporter Nathalie Graham. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
Politics Gary Locke is probably not running for Seattle mayor. For starters, he lives in Bellevue This week gave us some insight into where the Seattle mayor's race might be heading. In addition to two high profile candidates who joined the race last week - former Council President Bruce Harrell and former state lawmaker Jessyn Farrell - speculation grew about former Washington Gov. Gary Locke jumping into the mix. Angela King Katie Campbell
Government Homelessness went up in the U.S. last year, and in Washington state ‘People are very resourceful, but when you've got that many more people at risk, even with lots of assistance, it's going to be difficult to not have an increase in homelessness.’ Kim Malcolm Kate Walters
Race & Identity Reacting to anti-Asian attacks and expanding vaccine access Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Q13 reporter Jennifer Lee, Seattle Times investigative editor Jonathan Martin and Eli Sanders, publisher of the Wild West newsletter. Bill Radke
Politics Digging into pandemic emotions, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Crosscut science reporter Hannah Weinberger, Publicola publisher and editor Erica Barnett and Seattle Met deputy editor Allison Williams. Sarah Leibovitz Bill Radke
Arts & Life In this 'city of abundance,' everyday Seattleites deliver donations to unhoused communities This informal, Seattle-based cooperative is attempting to plug holes in a system that leaves thousands in the city without shelter or basic necessities. These efforts, referred to as mutual aid, are independent — they’re not tied to the city or any particular organization. Liz Brazile
Politics This week, the three certainties of life: legislative bills, taxes, and fights about Covid vaccinations Bill Radke reviews the weeks news with South Seattle Emerald founder and publisher, and Seattle Times columnist, Marcus Green, Washington State Wire founder and publisher DJ Wilson and Tacoma News Tribune reporter Chase Hutchinson. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
Politics Durkan: Downtown Seattle is 'absolutely central' to the city's recovery Vaccinating 70 percent of Seattle's adults is just one of numerous issues caused or exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Among Mayor Jenny Durkan's core concerns: the future of downtown Seattle. Angela King Katie Campbell
Politics Frasier returns and Mariners President Kevin Mather leaves, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Crosscut editor at large and host of KCTS9’s Mossback’s Northwest, Knute Berger, Q13 correspondent Brandi Kruse, and Crosscut reporter David Kroman. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
