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  KUOW Newsroom

  WA state revenue forecasts predict slowdown as lawmakers prepare new spending plans

  Over the next two years, Washington State is likely to bring in less revenue than previously expected, according to the latest revenue forecast officials released Monday. But lawmakers say it's cause for caution, not necessarily concern.
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  KUOW Blog

  Why Dow Constantine will not run to be Washington's next governor

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  RadioActive

  'It was like a typhoon striking': How Hong Kong's attitude toward protests has changed

  In 2019, the streets of Hong Kong were filled with tear gas and umbrellas. But how did they get to that point, and what’s happening now? RadioActive’s Lucas Deng wanted to learn more about how protests have changed in Hong Kong over time. So he spoke with a family friend, Mr. Woo, who has lived in Hong Kong for most of his life.
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  Soundside

  So, you've decided to run for city council

  So far, 34 candidates are running for seven spots on the Seattle City Council openings, and the list gets longer every week. So how can candidates stand out in a crowded field?
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  Seattle Now

  WA lawmakers move treatment over jail time to the House

  Democratic lawmakers in Olympia are working on a strategy to tackle drug possession that balances law enforcement and diversion. Senate Bill 5536 would allow people with substance use disorder an opportunity to choose treatment over jail time. But supporters say it will require a major investment for an airtight plan. And time is of the essence, the current law on the books expires this summer. KUOW reporter Amy Radil joins us today to walk us through where the senate bill is at today.
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  KUOW Newsroom

  WA lawmakers pass housing, firearm bills ahead of cutoff, leave rent control, recycling bills behind

  Wednesday marked the final day for legislators to pass bills from the chamber they originated in, meaning most bills that didn't receive a vote on the floor will no longer be considered this session.
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  KUOW Newsroom

  Which WA bills survived this week's legislative deadline?

  Which bills are moving forward and which are getting left behind?
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  Seattle Now

  King County, what happened to all the mental health beds?

  In April, King County voters will get to decide if they want to fund five new mental and behavioral health crisis centers. These centers promise some intensive but temporary plans. It’s a pivot from the long term solutions the city has utilized over the years. Seattle Times mental health reporter Hannah Furfaro is here to dig into mental health plans of the past, how far we’ve come… and how much further we have to go.
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  Soundside

  Along WA-ID border, abortion laws create confusion for health care providers

  Since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year, lawmakers in Olympia and Boise have been pursuing vastly different goals on abortion access. Many health care providers aren't sure what they can and can't do.
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  Week In Review

  Week in Review: The state of Seattle, abortion, and ChatGPT in the arts

  Week in Review guest host Mike Lewis discusses the news with Publicola’s Erica Barnett, KUOW’s Mike Davis, and freelance health journalist Joanne Silberner.

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