Government

Government

WA lawmakers pass housing, firearm bills ahead of cutoff, leave rent control, recycling bills behind

Wednesday marked the final day for legislators to pass bills from the chamber they originated in, meaning most bills that didn't receive a vote on the floor will no longer be considered this session.

Week in Review: police pursuits, “pink tax,” and housing

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Isabella Breda, Insider’s Katherine Long, and KUOW’s Libby Denkmann.

Business

Exploring the possibilities of downtown Seattle's uncertain future

Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW's growth and development reporter Joshua McNichols about the possibilities for downtown Seattle, which could mean fewer workers, but many more residents.

Environment

Bidding for the right to pollute, WA's first carbon allowance auction

Companies had three hours to bid for the right to keep pumping out carbon dioxide and other gases that are overheating the planet.

Law & Courts

Amid ACLU lawsuit, King County officials say Seattle jail will eventually need to be replaced

King County officials concede that its jail in downtown Seattle will need to be replaced eventually because it’s not meeting today’s needs of prisoners.

Politics

With new chairs, Washington's GOP and Democrats focused on next round of local candidates

Washington state's two major political parties voted on party leaders recently. Here's a look at their priorities for the year.

Week in Review: Amazon, legislature, and housing

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan, Seattle Times Claudia Rowe, and Puget Sound Business Journal’s Alex Halverson.

Government

Seattle special election: voters approving social housing initiative

Seattle voters are deciding one issue this February Special Election: an affordable housing initiative.

Health

More delays and technical glitches plague Eastern Washington VA medical centers

Spokesman Review reporter Orion Donovan-Smith joined Soundside to give an update on the latest slew of problems surrounding the Spokane VA's new electronic record system, which caused delays in care, missed diagnoses, and missing medication for patients last year.

Politics

Kshama Sawant wants a bigger bullhorn

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is going national. The Council's most senior member and only socialist says she will launch a national movement to support workers instead of running for re-election.