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
Would rent control slow new housing construction if it passes in Seattle?
Seattle’s city council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a new rent control law. The city’s proposal would not exempt new construction, just like a similar but controversial one voters passed a couple years ago in Minnesota.
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Politics
Does Ballard know enough about its council candidates? That's up for debate
Voters want to hear directly from candidates. But not many voters will get that chance this summer in Seattle City Council District 6. “It's been kind of disappointing to say the least that there haven't been any debates,” said one candidate for the seat, Dale Kutzera.
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Politics
Questions about the upcoming primary election? We’ve got you covered
With this year's Primary Election less than a week away, "Soundside" pulled together a panel of experts to talk about the different races and issues on the ballot.
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Crime
Seattle could do more to counter rise in sophisticated retail theft, report says
A Seattle City Auditor's report states that the city could "do more to tackle organized retail crime," such as using online video.
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Politics
Proposal to make Seattle streets less fast and furious advances
The fictional movie character Dom Toretto played by actor Vin Diesel in the "Fast Fu&rious" series, would not be pleased with the Seattle City Council’s actions on Tuesday. The Council’s Transportation committee passed a measure that would crack down on street racing.
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Politics
Is the 'generation gap' back in Seattle City Council races? District 2 offers clues
Theo Martin is stirring a giant pot of gumbo and talking about Seattle politics at his Columbia City restaurant, Island Soul. Martin said he loves serving Caribbean-inspired soul food to the neighborhood. But these days he sometimes feels out of step with some newer, younger residents, politically.
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Politics
'Defund the police' is back in the spotlight as Seattle council races heat up
Dan Strauss and Andrew Lewis are distancing themselves from earlier calls by city council members to defund the police. Both are running for reelection.
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Politics
The future of Seattle is on the line, but few are expected to vote
Local races that could shape the future of Seattle and other places in King County are on the line as ballots get mailed out Wednesday for the August primary. But turnout is not expected to knock anyone’s socks off. King Council elections officials are forecasting only around 35 percent of registered voters will return ballots.
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Government
WA's ailing ferry system gets a boost from the federal government
KUOW's David Hyde has more.
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Environment
Fireworks cause at least 2 building fires in Seattle, dozens of brush fires