Seattle city council candidates debate public safety, food deserts, and more

Two candidates are running to represent Seattle’s northern neighborhoods - from Greenwood to Bitterlake, and Crown Hill to Lake City. The outcome of this race has big implications for the political balance of City Hall and could prove to be the tipping point in continued debates over tax revenue, …

Council President Hollingsworth on the budget, progressive policies, and mayor's homelessness goals

Budget deficits are an annual trend for post pandemic Seattle. The city is facing a projected $175 million dollar budget shortfall next year. To solve that, the city's socialist mayor has put forward no new taxes. She’s instead calling for cuts to many departments, while adding more police. Now th…

A broken window, the Central Library and a $6 billion city-wide problem

A broken window on the 9th floor of Seattle's Central Library symbolizes a six billion dollar problem. Much of the city’s infrastructure is aging.  The animal shelter needs renovations, the Fire Department needs a new headquarters – the city even needs new maintenance yards. And competition for t…

AI, housing, and Aurora Ave N: A conversation with the candidates for WA State Legislative District 46 House Position 1

Washington’s 46th Legislative District covers the north end of the city of Seattle, from the northern City Limit at 145th down to NE 45th, and from Aurora Ave N out to Lake Washington. Gerry Pollet is a lawyer and environmental advocate who has represented the district in Olympia since 2012. He cu…

The debate around Seattle's 'fair pricing' push for grocery shoppers

Seattle could soon ban"algorithmic-based price discrimination"for grocery shoppers. It's a move that city leaders are pushing in the name of affordability and privacy protection. In this episode, we'll talk to a City Councilmember who's trying to pass it, as well as an industry leader who has crit…

Candidates vying to replace Newhouse talk immigration, trade, and data centers

The race to replace one of the last Trump-skeptical Republicans in Congress is in Central Washington. We'll take you to Washington's 4th Congressional District to hear from candidates vying to replace Dan Newhouse in the house. It's one of the safest Republican house seat in the state. But it touc…

What’s in Mayor Wilson’s new gun violence plan?

This morning, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released her new plan to reduce gun violence in the city. This comes after multiple high profile shootings this summer.  What exactly is in this plan and why Wilson is bringing it forward now?Plus we’ll get a reaction from a leader in Seattle’s business com…

Spokane, after the fires

More than a month after wildfires engulfed the northwest corner of Spokane, how are residents recovering? And how can the state become more resilient in the face of wildfires… especially since these seasons are only expected to get longer and more severe in the coming years.  Plus: Libby and David…

The head of Seattle's public schools on A.I., student safety and recess

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner returns to Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This time: union negotiations, A.I. in classrooms, student achievement — and live calls. Plus: David and guest host Scott Greenstone break down today’s top headlines. Tod…

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on homelessness, CCTV cameras, and more

Every month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: gun violence prevention, expanding the city's CCTV pilot program, and increasing shelter availability. Plus: Libby and David break down today’s top headlines. Today on…