Front Page - Wednesday Oct 14

Out of state races

Constitutional candidates

Washington has two neighboring states with very close races on very issues that show interesting fault lines in the electorate. In deep blue Oregon, Democratic Governor Tina Kotek is in an extremely tight race with her Republican opponent, Christine Drazan.  And in deep red Idaho, a proposition to overturn the state’s abortion ban is bringing in a lot of money and interest.

Plus: a look at a successful write in campaign in Skagit County.

Today on the show:
James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio
Dirk VanderHart of OPB
Isaac Simonelli of Cascadia Daily News

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Washington has two neighboring states with very close races on very issues that show interesting fault lines in the electorate. In deep blue Oregon, Democratic Governor Tina Kotek is in an extremely tight race with her Republican opponent, Christine Drazan.&nbsp; And in deep red Idaho, a proposition to overturn the state&rsquo;s abortion ban is bringing in a lot of money and interest.
Plus: a look at a successful write in campaign in Skagit County.
Today on the show:
<ul>
<li>James Dawson of Boise State Public Radio</li>
<li>Dirk VanderHart of OPB</li>
<li>Isaac Simonelli of Cascadia Daily News</li>
</ul>
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Close races in Northwest states show interesting fault lines in the electorate

Front Page - Thursday Oct 15

Flock part 1

Flock part 2

 Weekend Warmup!

In Renton, a heated fight over whether to keep Flock cameras mirrors the national angst people are feeling about surveillance, government, and big tech. These license plate readers are pitting law enforcement and public safety advocates against people concerned about immigration enforcement and government intrusion into privacy and personal liberties.

Today on the show:
4 a Better Renton organizer Sheryl Friesz
Tukwila Police Chief Eric Lund
Renton City Councilmember James Alberson
Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera

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In Renton, a heated fight over whether to keep Flock cameras mirrors the national angst people are feeling about surveillance, government, and big tech. These license plate readers are pitting law enforcement and public safety advocates against people concerned about immigration enforcement and government intrusion into privacy and personal liberties.
Today on the show:
<ul>
<li>4 a Better Renton organizer Sheryl Friesz</li>
<li>Tukwila Police Chief Eric Lund</li>
<li>Renton City Councilmember James Alberson</li>
<li>Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera</li>
</ul>
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Renton is considering whether to keep Flock cameras. The clock is ticking.

Listeners, it's time to lock in on the races for the Washington Supreme Court. Why? Five out of nine seats are up for grabs, a rare number of seas. We’re expecting some pretty big rulings from the justices in the years to come.  

In the last two elections, five out of the six candidates for Washington Supreme Court ran unopposed.

We take a look at some of the court's biggest recent rulings and get to know the candidates. 

Plus: Two conversations including critiques of and praise for the state Supreme Court's track record. 

Guests

Amy Radil, KUOW reporter

Todd Myers, vice president of research at the Washington Policy Center

Jessica Levin, associate teaching professor and senior director, Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice at Seattle University School of Law

Related Links

WA Supreme Court candidates make their case as high-profile election nears - Washington State Standard

Court watchers have eyes on races to reshape Washington Supreme Court - KUOW

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Listeners, it's time to lock in on the races for the Washington Supreme Court. Why? Five out of nine seats are up for grabs, a rare number of seas. We&rsquo;re expecting some pretty big rulings from the justices in the years to come. &nbsp;
In the last two elections, five out of the six candidates for Washington Supreme Court ran unopposed. We take a look at some of the court's biggest recent rulings and get to know the candidates.&nbsp; Plus: Two conversations including critiques of and praise for the state Supreme Court's track record.&nbsp; Guests Amy Radil, KUOW reporter
Todd Myers, vice president of research at the Washington Policy Center
Jessica Levin, associate teaching professor and senior director, Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice at Seattle University School of Law Related Links
<a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/10/06/wa-supreme-court-candidates-make-their-case-as-high-profile-election-nears/">WA Supreme Court candidates make their case as high-profile election nears </a>- Washington State Standard <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-13/court-watchers-have-eyes-on-races-to-reshape-washington-supreme-court">Court watchers have eyes on races to reshape Washington Supreme Court</a> - KUOW
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There are five races on the ballot, and some pretty high stakes cases expected. 

WA state Supreme Court races are usually sleepy affairs. Not this year. 

Front Page - Monday Oct 12

RV Legislation - Dan Strauss

RV Legislation - Neil Lampi & Alison Eisinger

Seattle could change the rules for parking RVs in the city. The councilmember pushing for this change is hoping it will eventually get them off the streets and people connected to housing.   

Yet critics worry this could create hardship for Seattleites who live in these vehicles. 

Plus: co-hosts Libby Denkmann and David Kroman break down today’s top headlines.

Today on the show:
Dan Strauss, who represents Seattle's District 6 
Neal Lampi, who lived in an RV for years 
Alison Eisinger, executive director for the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness

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Seattle could change the rules for parking RVs in the city. The councilmember pushing for this change is hoping it will eventually get them off the streets and people connected to housing.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Yet critics worry this could create hardship for Seattleites who live in these vehicles.&nbsp;
Plus: co-hosts Libby Denkmann and David Kroman break down today&rsquo;s top headlines.
Today on the show:
<ul>
<li>Dan Strauss, who represents Seattle's District 6&nbsp;</li>
<li>Neal Lampi, who lived in an RV for years&nbsp;</li>
<li>Alison Eisinger, executive director for the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness</li>
</ul>
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Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is pushing a proposal that would change where RVs are allowed to park. Critics have concerns about what this would mean for people who live in these vehicles. 

Close races in Northwest states show interesting fault lines in the electorate

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