David Hyde
Reporter
About
David’s people-focused politics coverage tracks local and national races. At KUOW, David has also reported for our Hearken Team answering listener questions,and covered a variety of other topics ranging from vaccine hesitancy to climate change.
Previously David worked as talk show producer and also frequently hosted interviews and live call-in segments. David's education includes PhD ABD in U.S. History from Rutgers University and a BA in History from Reed College.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Professional Affiliations: Society of Professional Journalists
Stories
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Politics
Gino Betts named new civilian head of police accountability office
On Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his pick for the new civilian head of the police accountability office.
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Politics
Seattle voters will now face ranked-choice voting on fall ballots
This fall Seattle voters will see two different reform measures on their ballots, each with the potential to transform how the city elects candidates.
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Rep. Kim Schrier focuses on supply chain issues amid 8th District race
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Say hello to Cayou Channel: Orcas Island waterway gets a new name
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Law & Courts
Does SCOTUS ruling on public school prayer cross the line dividing church and state?
‘This is a Navy town. We have kids that have come with their families. We've got Sikhs, and Muslims, and Jews, and Christians of all brands and stripes. You cannot pray one prayer and have it fit all. It doesn't work.’
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Far-right activist visits Washington for Culp fundraiser
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Politics
Pain at the pump drives debate in Washington’s closest congressional race
Pain at the pump is a major issue for political candidates running in the 8th Congressional District, which includes cities like Enumclaw in the western portion of the district to Chelan in the east. Incumbent Democrat Kim Schrier is running for reelection here, and this year political analysts are calling the race a tossup — one of the closest House races in the United States.
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Politics
Federal lawsuit over new sports betting rule could jeopardize tribal sovereignty, critics say
Debbie Nelson's favorite slot machine at the Nisqually Red Wind Casino is Yogi Bear-themed, complete with spinning picnic baskets and huckleberry pies. “It keeps me entertained while I'm losing money,” she said. But Nelson also said it eases the pain to know her lost money goes to the Nisqually tribe. “To scholarships and to medical care and just to support the families. I figure if I'm going to give it to anyone it needs to go to a worthy cause,” she said.
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Politics
Seattle to weigh new tax hikes on big businesses like Amazon and other 'progressive' options
The latest Seattle City budget forecast anticipates a $35 million gap for 2023, and council member Teresa Mosqueda said future deficits are expected to be even worse. “It's actually a longer-term revenue gap that we are needing to close,” she said. And Mosqueda said new taxes are needed.
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Politics
Abortion issue could decide Democrat Kim Schrier’s fate in Washington’s closest congressional race
This week, the King County Council voted 8 - 1 to express support for abortion rights in the wake of a leaked draft Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which would open the door for states to outlaw abortion. Only one county council member voted against the measure: Reagan Dunn. Dunn is also one of several Republicans running for Congress this year in a highly competitive race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District, east of Seattle.