This budget cycle, the city is bracing for what could be a contentious debate over how to fund essential services and set priorities for the coming year. 

With an estimated $251 million dollar budget shortfall looming, how it will address that gap has become a pressing concern.

Early last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his office’s plan to tackle the large budget shortfall.

Guests:

Kevin Schofield, founder of SCC Insights and author of Weekend Reads in the South Seattle Emerald. Schofield is also a member of KUOW's board of directors, which does not make any editorial decisions or work directly with KUOW's newsroom.

Relevant Links:

Post Alley:  Mayor Harrell's New Budget and Windfall Revenue Provoke Big Questions

This budget cycle, the city is bracing for what could be a contentious debate over how to fund essential services and set priorities for the coming year. 
With an estimated $251 million dollar budget shortfall looming, how it will address that gap has become a pressing concern.
Early last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his office’s plan to tackle the large budget shortfall.
Guests:
Kevin Schofield, founder of SCC Insights and author of Weekend Reads in the South Seattle Emerald. Schofield is also a member of KUOW's board of directors, which does not make any editorial decisions or work directly with KUOW's newsroom.
Relevant Links:
Post Alley:  <a href="https://www.postalley.org/2024/09/26/mayor-harrells-new-budget-and-some-windfall-revenue-provoke-big-questions/">Mayor Harrell's New Budget and Windfall Revenue Provoke Big Questions</a>

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Mayor Harrell looks to payroll expense tax to fix $250 million budget gap

It's time to set aside that uninspired sandwich, or soggy work-from-home salad. You’ll probably also want to cancel any lunch plans you have you have this week, because a new podcast from KUOW and The Seattle Times may convince you to try something new. 

Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh is helping listeners find the best bites in Seattle — and beyond. 

Soundside caught up with Vinh to find out what inspired the long-time Seattle Times food writer to turn to podcasting, and what he looks for in a good 'ol slice of pizza. 

New episodes of Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh drop every other Thursday, and can be heard on the KUOW app — or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Guest:
Tan Vinh, Seattle Times food writer and the host of "Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh" 

Related Links:
Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh - KUOW
A hot Seattle restaurant makes New York Times list of best in the U.S. - The Seattle Times 
How to try Seattle's new dim sum spot and more on our food podcast - The Seattle Times

It's time to set aside that uninspired sandwich, or soggy work-from-home salad. You’ll probably also want to cancel any lunch plans you have you have this week, because a new podcast from KUOW and The Seattle Times may convince you to try something new. 
Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh is helping listeners find the best bites in Seattle — and beyond. 
Soundside caught up with Vinh to find out what inspired the long-time Seattle Times food writer to turn to podcasting, and what he looks for in a good 'ol slice of pizza. 
New episodes of Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh drop every other Thursday, and can be heard on the KUOW app — or wherever you get your podcasts. 
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Tan Vinh, Seattle Times food writer and the host of "Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh" </li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/seattle-eats">Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh - KUOW</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/seattles-familyfriend-makes-new-york-times-list-of-best-restaurants-in-the-u-s/">A hot Seattle restaurant makes New York Times list of best in the U.S. - The Seattle Times </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/how-to-try-seattles-hot-new-dim-sum-spot-and-more-on-our-food-podcast/">How to try Seattle's new dim sum spot and more on our food podcast - The Seattle Times</a></li>
</ul>

'Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh' is bringing you the tastiest tidbits of the PNW

The Boeing machinists’ strike is in its third week. On Friday, the company and the union were back at the negotiating table. 

This came after Boeing made another offer earlier in the week, its “Improved Best and Final” one. It was quickly rejected.

There were criticisms that it didn’t go far enough. Also, that the company had disrespected the negotiating process by releasing the offer’s details to the media.

Meanwhile, the company has begun requiring thousands of managers and non-union employees to take one week off without pay. This will occur every four weeks as part of temporary rolling furloughs. 

They’ve also implemented a hiring freeze, cut back on business travel, and reduced spending with suppliers.

Currently, 33,000 machinists are on strike, pushing for higher wages and the restoration of their pensions, among other demands.



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. 

GUEST: Jon Holden - President of the International Association of Machinists District 751

RELATED LINKS:
Boeing, Machinists back at the negotiating table as strike enters third week | The Seattle Times
Striking Machinists find little to like in new Boeing offer, won’t vote on it | The Seattle Times
Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough - NPR
IAM/Boeing Contract 2024 - UPDATES from the Union   

The Boeing machinists’ strike is in its third week. On Friday, the company and the union were back at the negotiating table. 
This came after Boeing made another offer earlier in the week, its “Improved Best and Final” one. It was quickly rejected.
There were criticisms that it didn’t go far enough. Also, that the company had disrespected the negotiating process by releasing the offer’s details to the media.
Meanwhile, the company has begun requiring thousands of managers and non-union employees to take one week off without pay. This will occur every four weeks as part of temporary rolling furloughs. 
They’ve also implemented a hiring freeze, cut back on business travel, and reduced spending with suppliers.
Currently, 33,000 machinists are on strike, pushing for higher wages and the restoration of their pensions, among other demands.
 
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 
GUEST: Jon Holden - President of the International Association of Machinists District 751
RELATED LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-machinists-back-at-the-negotiating-table-as-strike-enters-third-week/">Boeing, Machinists back at the negotiating table as strike enters third week | The Seattle Times</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-raises-its-offer-to-the-machinists-to-try-to-end-the-strike/">Striking Machinists find little to like in new Boeing offer, won’t vote on it | The Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/09/24/g-s1-24282/boeing-offer-striking-workers">Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough</a> - NPR</li>
<li><a href="https://www.iam751.org/?zone=/unionactive/private_view_page.cfm&amp;page=IAM2FBoeing20Contract202024">IAM/Boeing Contract 2024</a> - UPDATES from the Union   </li>
</ul>

IAM 751 President Jon Holden gives a strike update

It’s been a tough few months for many local IT departments.

Last week, hackers posted a handful of files stolen from SeaTac airport on the dark web. A ransomware gang is attempting to sell a trove of stolen Port of Seattle data for 6 million dollars in Bitcoin – after the Port refused to pay up. 

The cyber-attack a little over a month ago snarled travel when it took down ticketing, baggage, and other SeaTac services.

But that’s just the highest profile ransomware case in the Seattle area in recent months.

A few weeks ago, the Highline School District canceled classes because a cyberattack had wormed its way into the local system. There was also a crippling ransomware attack on Seattle Public Libraries back in May, which put their book checkout and online systems in limbo for months

For more on what’s happening – and how organizations can protect themselves –Soundside caught up with Robby Winchester, the vice president of services and a co-founder of SpecterOps, a Seattle cybersecurity company. 

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.

Guests:
Robby Winchester on the line. He’s the vice president of services and a co-founder of SpecterOps, a Seattle cybersecurity company. 

Related Links: 
Hackers demand $6 million for files stolen from Seattle airport operator in cyberattack | AP News
Highline schools closing Monday because of cyberattack | The Seattle Times
Why did ransomware hackers target Seattle Public Library? – GeekWire

It’s been a tough few months for many local IT departments.
Last week, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/seattle-airport-cyberattack-ransomware-rhysida-95cd980a9f45112f0fdce488233eec9c">hackers posted a handful of files</a> stolen from SeaTac airport on the dark web. A ransomware gang is attempting to sell a trove of stolen Port of Seattle data for 6 million dollars in Bitcoin – after the Port refused to pay up. The cyber-attack a little over a month ago snarled travel when it took down ticketing, baggage, and other SeaTac services.
But that’s just the highest profile ransomware case in the Seattle area in recent months.
A few weeks ago,<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/highline-schools-closing-monday-because-of-technology-breach/"> the Highline School District canceled classes </a>because a cyberattack had wormed its way into the local system. There was also<a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2024/why-did-ransomware-hackers-target-seattle-public-library/"> a crippling ransomware attack on Seattle Public Libraries</a> back in May, which put their book checkout and online systems in limbo for months
For more on what’s happening – and how organizations can protect themselves –Soundside caught up with Robby Winchester, the vice president of services and a co-founder of SpecterOps, a Seattle cybersecurity company. 
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes" data-stringify-link="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes" data-sk="tooltip_parent">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Robby Winchester on the line. He’s the vice president of services and a co-founder of SpecterOps, a Seattle cybersecurity company. </li>
</ul>
Related Links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://apnews.com/article/seattle-airport-cyberattack-ransomware-rhysida-95cd980a9f45112f0fdce488233eec9c">Hackers demand $6 million for files stolen from Seattle airport operator in cyberattack | AP News</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/highline-schools-closing-monday-because-of-technology-breach/">Highline schools closing Monday because of cyberattack | The Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.geekwire.com/2024/why-did-ransomware-hackers-target-seattle-public-library/">Why did ransomware hackers target Seattle Public Library? – GeekWire</a></li>
</ul>

Mayor Harrell looks to payroll expense tax to fix $250 million budget gap

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