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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Tacoma Voters Favor $12 Minimum Wage
David Hyde talks to Tacoma News Tribune reporter Kate Martin about election results in Tacoma, including an increase to the minimum wage and a measure...
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What 'Democracy Vouchers' Could Mean For Seattle Elections
David Hyde talks with Honest Elections campaign manager Brianna Thomas about the passage of Initiative 122.
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An Emotional Swearing In Ceremony For Canada's Justin Trudeau
David Hyde talks to Vaughn Palmer, columnist for the Vancouver Sun, about the swearing in of Canada's new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and his new...
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Why Do Washington Voters Love Outsider Candidates?
David Hyde speaks with University of Washington historian Margaret O'Mara about the popularity of political outsiders in Washington State, and her new...
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Washington's Only Dry Town May Legalize Booze
David Hyde talks with Fircrest resident and City Councilmember Hunter George about why he wants to end alcohol prohibition in Washington's only dry town.
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Secrets Of The Gum Wall: Drunk People Eat It!
Better hurry if you want to see the famous – some might say infamous – gum wall at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, at least in its current incarnation. The...
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Sexism Is One Reason A Seattle Restaurateur Stopped Tips
Chef Renee Erickson says she was trying to close pay gaps among her employees when she eliminated tipping at her Seattle restaurants. But she told KUOW...
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Is That Wild Salmon Really Wild?
David Hyde speaks with Mike Cenci, deputy chief law enforcement officer for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, about the dangers of seafood...
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No Longer Sleepless: Volunteers Aim To Give A Sleeping Bag To All Of King County's Homeless
David Hyde speaks with Eddie Wang about a project to get a sleeping bag to every homeless person in King County.
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Why King County Is Spending Millions To Stave Off Rural Development
David Hyde talks with King County Executive Dow Constantine about efforts to preserve farmland and open space in rural King County.