Jazz has a storied past in Seattle. But what about its future?

Seattle has a rich jazz history -- and you can’t talk about it without mentioning legends like Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. Both artists knew each other, as they grew their music chops right here in Seattle. Of course, we can’t forget to mention Kenny G. In the 1920s and 1930s jazz clubs were an …

With notable cases of bird flu in the Northwest, how concerned should Washingtonian's be?

Bird flu has spread at astonishing speed and with little discretion for what it infects. Since first emerging, the strain of H5N1 has infected wild birds, commercially raised chickens, seals, dairy cows, and, yes, even humans. Late last week, Woodland Park Zoo announced that a red breasted goose …

A first of its kind state agency faces a slow start, and pushback from police reform advocates

Back in 2021, following calls for police reform after the murder of George Floyd, Washington state did something unique. Legislators created a state-funded agency to investigate instances of serious or fatal police use of force – even ones that had happened in the past. Many believe the Office of…

Exit polls, gender gaps, and religion: understanding Latino voting patterns in the 2024 election

In the aftermath of the 2024 election, Democrats are confronting a possible existential threat: The erosion of support among important demographic groups, particularly Latinos.  An example close to home helps illustrate the shift: In the 14th Legislative District, in the Yakima Valley, a newly red…

A conversation with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

One of the most closely watched congressional races of the 2024 election happened here in Washington State, with Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez facing off once again against Donald Trump-endorsed Republican Joe Kent.  The district went for Trump in the presidential race, but held on to the Auto …

A conversation with Attorney General elect Nick Brown

Washington state is about to get a new top lawyer.  Former U.S. Attorney Nick Brown defeated Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano earlier this month to become the state’s next Attorney General.  Brown is an Army veteran who also served as general counsel to Governor Jay Inslee.  When he’s sworn in in Januar…

What could a capital gains tax mean for Seattle?

Washington voters justupheld the state’s new capital gains tax — which places a 7% tax on the sale of long-term assets like stocks and bonds.   Now, the Seattle City Council is looking at a proposal to create its own capital gains tax for the city itself. Instead of benefitting schools, like the s…

With Bullitt Prize, two brothers plan to restart Lummi Youth Canoe Family

Canoe journeys are rigorous, challenging trips that go for hundreds of miles.  Each year, canoe “families” from different tribal nations paddle between villages on the Salish Sea, joining local celebrations and ceremonies along the way. They camp at each stop until reaching that year’s destination…

SPS parents mount a recall effort against Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin

Students, parents, and educators are still waiting to find out how the Seattle School Board will vote on a proposal to close four elementary schools in the district. But in the meantime - a group of SPS parents believe it's time to take matters into their own hands: they’ve launched an effort to r…

Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Nov 14th -17th

Soundside host Libby Denkmann is still on a high from her experience at the USHER show on Sunday, but we're looking forward to what’s happening THIS weekend...  Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here to help you get a jump on making plans with “THE WEEKEND WARMUP!”  LINKS:  SIFF Presents SHREK…