For the first time in 12 years, the Governor’s race in Washington is wide open, with no incumbent running.

Three-term Governor Jay Inslee is stepping aside, and there are four clear frontrunners to replace him.

This week we’ll hear from the men vying to replace Governor Inslee, and first up is Dave Reichert. 

Reichert formerly served as King County Sheriff and represented Washington’s 8th Congressional district for 14 years.

Guests:
Dave Reichert, former congressman representing Washington's 8th District 

Relevant Links:
KUOW: Mainstream Republicans strike different tone than official state GOP at annual conference
Seattle Times: Reichert emphasizes law-and-order agenda at Yakima GOP conference 
KUOW: It's official: Dave Reichert enters race for Washington governor

For the first time in 12 years, the Governor’s race in Washington is wide open, with no incumbent running.
Three-term Governor Jay Inslee is stepping aside, and there are four clear frontrunners to replace him.
This week we’ll hear from the men vying to replace Governor Inslee, and first up is Dave Reichert. Reichert formerly served as King County Sheriff and represented Washington’s 8th Congressional district for 14 years.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Dave Reichert, former congressman representing Washington's 8th District </li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/mainstream-republicans-washington-gop-conference-2024">Mainstream Republicans strike different tone than official state GOP at annual conference</a></li>
<li>Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/reichert-emphasizes-law-and-order-agenda-at-yakima-convention/">Reichert emphasizes law-and-order agenda at Yakima GOP conference </a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/it-s-official-dave-reichert-enters-race-for-washington-governor">It's official: Dave Reichert enters race for Washington governor</a></li>
</ul>

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The Race for Governor: Dave Reichert

At the start of 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:

KUOW reporter Casey Martin

Related stories:
ICE Arrest of a Citizen, Barely Dressed, Sows Fear in Twin Cities - NYT
Seattle police directive clarifies officers’ role as ICE rumors rise - Seattle Times
In act of ICE resistance, Seattleites make hundreds of ‘whistle kits’ - Seattle Times
Mayor Wilson Announces Executive Orders to Accelerate Shelter and Improve Transit - Office of the Mayor
A more clean and comfortable ride: Why Link is moving to vinyl seats - Sound Transit
Seahawks had ‘right intent’ with 49ers ticket resale notice that upset fans - Seattle Times

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.

At the start of 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:
KUOW reporter Casey Martin
Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/us/chongly-scott-thao-ice-arrest.html">ICE Arrest of a Citizen, Barely Dressed, Sows Fear in Twin Cities - NYT</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-police-directive-clarifies-officers-role-as-ice-rumors-rise/">Seattle police directive clarifies officers&rsquo; role as ICE rumors rise - Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/in-act-of-ice-resistance-seattleites-make-hundreds-of-whistle-kits/">In act of ICE resistance, Seattleites make hundreds of &lsquo;whistle kits&rsquo; - Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wilson.seattle.gov/2026/01/15/mayor-wilson-announces-executive-orders-to-accelerate-shelter-and-improve-transit/">Mayor Wilson Announces Executive Orders to Accelerate Shelter and Improve Transit - Office of the Mayor</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.soundtransit.org/blog/platform/more-clean-comfortable-ride-why-link-moving-to-vinyl-seats">A more clean and comfortable ride: Why Link is moving to vinyl seats - Sound Transit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-had-right-intent-with-49ers-ticket-resale-notice-that-upset-fans/">Seahawks had &lsquo;right intent&rsquo; with 49ers ticket resale notice that upset fans - Seattle Times</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.

At the start of 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: SPD’s ICE policy, Wilson wants to fix the l8 bus, Seahawks demolish 49ers

Seismic activity at sporting events is nothing new to Seattle fans. 

Many of us remember Marshawn Lynch’s 2011 BEAST-QUAKE. Seahawks fans revel in Lumen Field’s reputation for noise when opposing teams are on offense… 

Even T-Mobile Park has experienced its fair share of shaking. Earlier this year when the Mariners made it to the playoffs, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network was on site to measure the bone rattling when the M’s hit home runs.

And this past weekend, they were at the 49ers game with a live stream where fans could keep tabs on how much shaking was going on...

GUEST: Harold Tobin - Director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and WA State Seismologist

RELATED LINKS: 
PNSN 2026 Seahawks vs 49ers
PNSN - Seahawks on Instagram
Seahawks fans’ roar over 49ers rivaled ‘Beast Quake,’ scientists say

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.

Seismic activity at sporting events is nothing new to Seattle fans.&nbsp;
Many of us remember Marshawn Lynch&rsquo;s 2011 BEAST-QUAKE. Seahawks fans revel in Lumen Field&rsquo;s reputation for noise when opposing teams are on offense&hellip;&nbsp;
Even T-Mobile Park has experienced its fair share of shaking. Earlier this year when the Mariners made it to the playoffs, the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network was on site to measure the bone rattling when the M&rsquo;s hit home runs.
And this past weekend, they were at the 49ers game with a live stream where fans could keep tabs on how much shaking was going on...
GUEST: Harold Tobin - Director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and WA State Seismologist
RELATED LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://pnsn.org/experiment/2026-seahawks/seahawks-49ers">PNSN 2026 Seahawks vs 49ers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTmJXBbEZ7z/?img_index=1&amp;igsh=aGpkNmplZHp0d3Bm">PNSN - Seahawks on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-fans-roar-over-49ers-rivaled-beast-quake-scientists-say/">Seahawks fans&rsquo; roar over 49ers rivaled &lsquo;Beast Quake,&rsquo; scientists say</a></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="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.

12s shook Lumen Field and rivaled 2011's Beast Quake as the Seahawks hosted the 49ers on Saturday.

Did you feel that? The science behind the Seahawks' "Shaheed Quake"

In recent years, Washington state has made two major policy changes to keep more birth families together.

Since then, fewer kids in Washington have been taken from their birth families, especially infants. But over the same time period, more babies and children from families who’ve been investigated by child welfare workers have died.

That’s why critics say those changes have made children less safe and should be reversed.

Read the full story: Washington made it harder for CPS to separate families. Critics say kids are less safe

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.

In recent years, Washington state has made two major policy changes to keep more birth families together.
Since then, fewer kids in Washington have been taken from their birth families, especially infants. But over the same time period, more babies and children from families who&rsquo;ve been investigated by child welfare workers have died.
That&rsquo;s why critics say those changes have made children less safe and should be reversed.
Read the full story:<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-made-it-harder-for-cps-to-separate-families-critics-say-kids-are-less-safe"> Washington made it harder for CPS to separate families. Critics say kids are less safe</a><a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/eilis-oneill"></a>
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.

Over the last several years, Washington state made policy changes to keep more birth families together. But, now, critics say those changes have gone too far and made children less safe and they should be reversed.

The Race for Governor: Dave Reichert

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