Front Page - Wednesday Oct 21

Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans pt 1

Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans pt 2

Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans is nearly one year on the job. Just this week, she announced a new sentencing alternative “Connections Court.” Her office has also been in the midst of heightened community concerns about sex trafficking and violence on Aurora. Soundside’s David Kroman and Cat Smith sit down with Evans and take your calls. 

Plus: David and Cat discuss their top stories of the day.

Guests:
Erika Evans, Seattle City Attorney
Jenna Robert, Criminal Division Chief at the city attorney's office

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Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans is nearly one year on the job. Just this week, she announced a new sentencing alternative &ldquo;Connections Court.&rdquo; Her office has also been in the midst of heightened community concerns about sex trafficking and violence on Aurora. Soundside&rsquo;s David Kroman and Cat Smith sit down with Evans and take your calls.&nbsp;
Plus: David and Cat discuss their top stories of the day.
Guests:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Erika Evans, Seattle City Attorney</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jenna Robert, Criminal Division Chief at the city attorney's office</li>
</ul>
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Soundside leads the Puget Sound conversation with smart questions, lively debates, and direct access to the region's most influential voices. Timely, insightful, and unmistakably local, it's where the Pacific Northwest comes to dig into the news.

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City Attorney Erika Evans on "Connection Court" and public safety approach on Aurora

Front Page - Tuesday Oct 20

LD 48 Position 2 Debate - Part 1

LD 48 Position 2 Debate - Part 2

One of the closest races in Washington’s elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside.

Following a “no” vote on Washington’s millionaires tax in March, incumbent state house Representative Amy Walen found she was facing a challenge from her own party, from Redmond city council member Jessica Forsythe.

A measly 17 votes separated the two candidates in the primary. 

Meanwhile, the race has attracted hundreds of thousands of dollars of independent expenditures in support of both campaigns.

They’re vying to represent the 48th Legislative District, one of the wealthiest districts in the state which includes parts of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and all of Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.

Walen and Forsythe answered questions about their candidacy as part of a debate moderated by KUOW’s David Kroman.

Plus: David and Cat discuss their top stories of the day.

Guests:
Incumbent LD48 State Representative Amy Walen
Redmond City Councilmember Jessica Forsythe

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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

One of the closest races in Washington&rsquo;s elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside.
Following a &ldquo;no&rdquo; vote on <a href="https://www.kuow.org/elections/2026-10-08/the-millionaires-tax-is-on-the-wa-ballot-this-fall-both-sides-make-their-case">Washington&rsquo;s millionaires tax</a> in March, incumbent state house Representative Amy Walen found she was facing a challenge from her own party, from Redmond city council member Jessica Forsythe.
A measly 17 votes separated the two candidates in the primary.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the race has attracted <a href="https://washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/more-big-money-in-the-48th">hundreds of thousands of dollars</a> of independent expenditures in support of both campaigns.
They&rsquo;re vying to represent the 48th Legislative District, one of the wealthiest districts in the state which includes parts of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and all of Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.
Walen and Forsythe answered questions about their candidacy as part of a debate moderated by KUOW&rsquo;s David Kroman.
Plus: David and Cat discuss their top stories of the day.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Incumbent LD48 State Representative Amy Walen</li>
<li>Redmond City Councilmember Jessica Forsythe</li>
</ul>
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One of the closest races in Washington’s elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside. A measly 17 votes separated the two candidates in the primary. 

As PAC money pours in, two Democrats fight to represent the Eastside

Amy Barden on CARE

WA-03 Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez

WA-03 Challenger John Braun

Seattle has three public safety departments. You probably know about the police and fire department, but the city also manages the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department, Seattle's police alternative program. 

Among other work, CARE responds to emergency 911 calls and provides referrals to people in crisis for services including mental health, drug counseling, and housing support. 

But long-standing labor issues with Seattle's Police Officers Guild have interrupted CARE's work in the past. 

CARE Chief Amy Barden joined David Kroman and Soundside guest host Cat Smith in the studio to talk about how the agency is evolving under Mayor Katie Wilson and its plans to increase its efficacy in the years to come.

Plus: The race for Washington's Third Congressional District is a tight one between incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and her Republican challenger, Sen. Minority Leader John Braun. Soundside spoke to the two candidates in back to back interviews about their race to represent the district. 

Guests
Amy Barden, chief of Seattle's Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department (CARE)
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democratic candidate running for reelection in Washington's 3rd district.
State Sen. John Braun, Republican candidate for Congress against Gluesenkamp Perez

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Seattle has three public safety departments. You probably know about the police and fire department, but the city also manages the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department, Seattle's police alternative program.&nbsp; Among other work, CARE responds to emergency 911 calls and provides referrals to people in crisis for services including mental health, drug counseling, and housing support.&nbsp; But long-standing labor issues with Seattle's Police Officers Guild have interrupted CARE's work in the past.&nbsp; CARE Chief Amy Barden joined David Kroman and Soundside guest host Cat Smith in the studio to talk about how the agency is evolving under Mayor Katie Wilson and its plans to increase its efficacy in the years to come. Plus: The race for Washington's Third Congressional District is a tight one between incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and her Republican challenger, Sen. Minority Leader John Braun. Soundside spoke to the two candidates in back to back interviews about their race to represent the district.&nbsp; Guests
<ul>
<li>Amy Barden, chief of Seattle's Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department (CARE)</li>
<li>Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democratic candidate running for reelection in Washington's 3rd district.</li>
<li>State Sen. John Braun, Republican candidate for Congress against Gluesenkamp Perez</li>
</ul>
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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;
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After three years of crisis response, what's next for the CARE Department? 

Don't call her 'abolitionist': Seattle's CARE Chief Amy Barden on what unarmed response should look like

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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Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 

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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Thank&nbsp;you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

City Attorney Erika Evans on "Connection Court" and public safety approach on Aurora

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