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On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss: 🗳️ New statewide initiative qualifies 🔍 Gov candidates on transparency 📊 Polls, polls, polls 🤔 Crypto IE for Randall 👮 KC Jail resumes booking for drug use Downtown 💔 Remembering Matt Driscoll As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter/X at and find today’s co-host, Shauna Sowersby at .
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Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña discusses her fight to advance environmental justice in WA and warns of ballot initiatives that could devastate our climate crisis response and other progress. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Senator Rebecca Saldaña at .
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In this week-in-review: 🔥 Seattle cop fired ✅ Endorsement roundup in key races 📋 Polls for Governor & President 🗳️ Ballots are out w/ “I Voted” stickers 🤑 Realtor $ for Woo 🤖 AI bots for Woo on Reddit 🏘️ ADU construction boom As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter/X at and find today’s co-host, Robert Cruickshank at .
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Seattle City Council candidate Tariq Yusuf joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss his policy priorities and vision for the city. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Tariq Yusuf at .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle political reporter, editor of PubliCola, and co-host of the Seattle Nice podcast, Erica Barnett! They discuss: Washington Supreme Court Upholds Lacey RV Parking Ban Hilary Franz Campaign Controversy King County Leaders Launch 100 Days of Action Against Gun Violence Seattle PayUp Minimum Wage Repeal Legislation Stalls Seattle Audit on Reducing Overdoses and Drug-Related Crime Seattle Police Deputy Chief Controversy Seattle Transportation Levy Heads to November Ballot As always, a full text transcript of the show is available...
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Seattle City Council candidate Alexis Mercedes Rinck joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her policy priorities and vision for the city. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Alexis Mercedes Rinck at .
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Seattle City Council candidate Saunatina Sanchez joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss her policy priorities and vision for the city. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Saunatina Sanchez at .
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Patrick DePoe, a former elected member of the Makah Tribal Council, current Director of Tribal Relations for the Department of Natural Resources and candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands, outlined his vision for managing the state's natural resources while emphasizing his unique professional and lived experience. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Patrick DePoe at .
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On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Senior Advisor at The Urbanist and Executive Director of The Economic Opportunity Institute, Rian Watt! They discuss: Washington State Democrats Pass Ceasefire Resolution Everett Herald Layoffs Spark Concerns Over Local News Coverage Seattle Social Housing Initiative Moves Forward Seattle Public Schools Faces Uncertainty Over School Closures Seattle City Council's Sidewalk Plan Falters Due to Funding Misunderstanding New Seattle City Council's Lack of Productivity Under Scrutiny As always, a full text transcript of the show is...
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Dave Upthegrove, a former legislator and current King County Councilmember and candidate for Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands, recently discussed his bid for the position, highlighting his priorities and outlining his vision for the future of the state's natural resources management. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at . Follow us on Twitter at . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at and find Dave Upthegrove at .
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New Candidates Running for Seattle City Council
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Everyday Gun Violence
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Seattle Dual-Dispatch Pilot is Underutilized
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Ferguson’s Police Centric Plan
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Deaths at Tacoma ICE Facility, SCORE and KC Jails
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Problematic Gravel Yard Gains AG’s Attention
As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.
Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today’s co-host, Naomi Ishisaka at @naomiishisaka.
About the Guest
Naomi Ishisaka is the Assistant Managing Editor for Diversity and Inclusion and the Social Justice Columnist for The Seattle Times. She is a journalist and photographer who focuses on racial equity and social justice.
Resources
“Tanya Woo faces these candidates in bid to keep her Seattle City Council seat” by Katie Campbell from KUOW
“Alexis Mercedes Rinck Launches Progressive Challenge to Tanya Woo” by Hannah Krieg from The Stranger
“Outraged by police violence? Everyday gun violence is outrageous, too” by Naomi Ishisaka from The Seattle Times
“Coming about! What it means that Bob Ferguson just tacked right on cops” by Danny Westneat from The Seattle Times
“Seattle’s Dual Dispatch Program Is Underutilized” by Ashley Nerbovig from The Stranger
“Activists monitor Tacoma ICE facility 24/7 after detainee death” by Lilly Ana Fowler from KNKX Public Radio
“Immigrant rights groups outside Northwest ICE Processing Center face intimidation” by Brian Hayes from The News Tribune
“Woman’s Malnutrition Death Raises Questions About Medical Care Standards at South King County Jail” by Andrew Engelson from PubliCola
“Man dies at hospital after medical emergency at King County Jail” by Vonnai Phair from The Seattle Times
“WA’s AG, health officials raise questions about gravel yard by school” by Daniel Beekman from The Seattle Times
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