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Washington state sues to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

Seattle Times reporter Paul Roberts joins Soundside to talk about WA State Attorney General Bob Ferguson's lawsuit aiming to block the merger between Kroger & Albertsons.

Why is it so hard to hire and keep cops in Seattle?

Since 2020, Seattle has lost more than twice as many officers as it has hired. In 2023, Seattle had the lowest police staffing levels in the city since 1991.

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The ferry wait just got longer

If doing the crossword in the ferry line is your thing, then get prepared to bring a few more of them. Washington State Ferries dropped any timeline to return to normal service last week. Fewer boats and workers are behind the hold up. Seattle Times reporter David Kroman explains what's going on with the fleet and what's ahead for passengers.

Week in Review: City Council, state initiatives, and chicken checks

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter, Geekwire’s Mike Lewis, and Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan.

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2023 was a big year for new state laws. Will 2024 live up to that standard?

The 2024 legislative session kicks off Monday. What should Washingtonians expect?

Mobile home park residents near Seattle struggle to win bidding wars against investors

In Washington state, some mobile home residents are fighting back against investors, offering to buy the land themselves. But experts say few resident communities will win the bidding war without more help from the state.