Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.

Guest:
Jane C Hu - journalist and host of City Cast Seattle

Related stories: 
City Council weighs in on mayor’s pick for Seattle’s highest-paid job - Seattle Times
Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026: What it takes to rent your home on Airbnb - Seattle Times
Why ‘No Right Turn on Red’ Signs Are Multiplying. Plus, Seattle’s Best Places To Cry and Criminal Drones - City Cast Seattle
Murals by henry bring joy to Seattle, but it took decades to get there - KUOW

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

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
It&rsquo;s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Jane C Hu - journalist and host of City Cast Seattle</li>
</ul>
Related stories:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/city-council-weighs-in-on-mayors-pick-for-seattles-highest-paid-job/">City Council weighs in on mayor&rsquo;s pick for Seattle&rsquo;s highest-paid job - Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/seattle-fifa-world-cup-2026-what-it-takes-to-rent-your-home-on-airbnb/">Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026: What it takes to rent your home on Airbnb - Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-no-right-turn-on-red-signs-are-multiplying-plus-seattles-best-places-to-cry-and-criminal-drones">Why &lsquo;No Right Turn on Red&rsquo; Signs Are Multiplying. Plus, Seattle&rsquo;s Best Places To Cry and Criminal Drones - City Cast Seattle</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-s-murals-by-henry-bring-joy-but-it-took-decades-to-get-there">Murals by henry bring joy to Seattle, but it took decades to get there - KUOW</a><a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/anna-boiko-weyrauch"></a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

Front Page: the drama behind Seattle's next City Light CEO, why Washington is moving away from right on red, and more

There are many people who would describe themselves as resisting fascism. 

But, for a small group, “antifa” is more than just a label. 

In his new book, journalist Christopher Mathias reports that for self-identified members of antifa, the bulk of their work actually involves infiltrating right-wing extremist groups.

Often, this takes the form of intelligence gathering online. In some cases it means disguising themselves for in-person operations: becoming members, showing up, getting peoples’ real names and plans. 

One man did just that in the Seattle area. Mathias tells his story in a new book. 

Guest

Christopher Mathias, journalist covering antifa and the far right, author, "To Catch A Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right"

Related Link

What’s behind the White House’s anti-antifa order

White nationalists claimed WA man doxxed them. How a judge responded

Antifa used to unmask neo-Nazis, now it’s exposing ICE: ‘Predators don’t get anonymity’ - The Guardian

There are many people who would describe themselves as resisting fascism.&nbsp;
But, for a small group, &ldquo;antifa&rdquo; is more than just a label.&nbsp;
In his new book, journalist Christopher Mathias reports that for self-identified members of antifa, the bulk of their work actually involves infiltrating right-wing extremist groups.
Often, this takes the form of intelligence gathering online. In some cases it means disguising themselves for in-person operations: becoming members, showing up, getting peoples&rsquo; real names and plans.&nbsp; One man did just that in the Seattle area. Mathias tells his story in a new book.&nbsp;
Guest
Christopher Mathias, journalist covering antifa and the far right, author, "To Catch A Fascist: The Fight to Expose the Radical Right" Related Link
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/what-s-behind-the-white-house-s-anti-antifa-order">What&rsquo;s behind the White House&rsquo;s anti-antifa order</a> <a href="https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article314552160.html">White nationalists claimed WA man doxxed them. How a judge responded</a>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/30/antifa-unmasking-ice">Antifa used to unmask neo-Nazis, now it&rsquo;s exposing ICE: &lsquo;Predators don&rsquo;t get anonymity&rsquo;</a> - The Guardian

A new book tells the story of a Washington man named Vincent, who infiltrated a branch of a white nationalist group in the Pacific Northwest.

The antifa spy inside a Washington white nationalist group

Local Iranian community members gathered at a vigil Sunday afternoon at Seattle City Hall to share art, music, dance and healing conversation.

The stated purpose of the event was to memorialize those who lost their lives during the Islamic Republic’s deadly crackdown on protesters in January, which had a death toll estimated in the tens of thousands.

With the U.S. and Israel striking Iran over the weekend, the event also provided a place to process the beginning of war.

The event was organized by the Seattle Isfahan Sister City Advocacy group.

ALSO: analysis of the widening conflict in the Middle East with Reşat Kasaba, professor at the University of Washington’s Jackson School of International Studies.

RELATED LINKS:


Iran Hits Back Across the Mideast, Targeting U.S. Bases and Allies


Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not Iraq' and is 'not endless'


What to Know About the Widening Fallout From the Bombing of Iran


Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran 

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

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

Local Iranian community members gathered at a vigil Sunday afternoon at Seattle City Hall to share art, music, dance and healing conversation.
The stated purpose of the event was to memorialize those who lost their lives during the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s deadly crackdown on protesters in January, which had a death toll estimated in the tens of thousands.
With the U.S. and Israel striking Iran over the weekend, the event also provided a place to process the beginning of war.
The event was organized by the Seattle Isfahan Sister City Advocacy group.
ALSO: analysis of the widening conflict in the Middle East with Reşat Kasaba, professor at the University of Washington&rsquo;s Jackson School of International Studies.
RELATED LINKS:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/world/middleeast/iran-retaliatory-strikes-region.html">Iran Hits Back Across the Mideast, Targeting U.S. Bases and Allies</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/hegseth-insists-the-iran-conflict-is-not-iraq-and-is-not-endless">Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not Iraq' and is 'not endless'</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/world/middleeast/iran-attacks-damage-what-to-know.html">What to Know About the Widening Fallout From the Bombing of Iran</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/28/trump-iran-decision-saudi-arabia-israel/">Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran</a>&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Soundside's Libby Denkmann attended a vigil on Sunday where Iranians in Seattle to memorialize those protestors lost this year, while looking at the potential of a new war in the Middle East.

Seattle area Iranians process the start of war at vigil for massacred protesters

The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard.

After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now.

But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into that and much more.

Guest:
Dow Constantine, CEO of Sound Transit

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard.
After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now.
But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into that and much more.
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Dow Constantine, CEO of Sound Transit</li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>

The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard. After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now. But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into that and much more.

Front Page: the drama behind Seattle's next City Light CEO, why Washington is moving away from right on red, and more

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