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Commuter describes open drug use, fires, and a system that leaves women waiting for the bus with no help. Trump says the United States has plenty of ammo. Washington's Attorney General is asking a federal appeals court to toss out an order from the U.S. Department of Energy. // LongForm: GUEST: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is sounding the alarm on new legislation that would establish a moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County. // Quick Hit: Late night ‘comedians’ says Trump is only starting a war in Iran to distract from Epstein.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside… Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here. Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke to Leesa Manion and Gary Ernsdorff from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Listen to more Soundside here. Soundside is produced by Sarah Leibovitz, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healey, Hans Anderson, Jed Kim and Maleeha Syed. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many federal immigration officers are reportedly in the process of packing up and leaving the Twin Cities. Border Czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Operation Metro Surge is drawing down. The months-long campaign led to intense protest. Two American citizens were shot and killed by immigration enforcement officers during the operation. Local prosecutors have been trying to investigate those shootings but they say they have been rebuffed by the federal government. Earlier this week, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said it was denied access to evidence by the FBI meanwhile, Hennepin County prosecutors in Minneapolis are crowdsourcing evidence from people who videotaped one of the shootings. Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here. Guests: Leesa Manion, King County Prosecuting Attorney Gary Ernsdorff, Supervising Attorney at the Special Operations Unit Relevant Links: KCPAO: Manion Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting King County from Unlawful Deployment of ICESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten children were placed in protective custody after King County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported death at a Maple Valley home and found what officials described as deplorable living conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gun violence is painful. The grief for families and neighbors lasts long past the headlines. The King County Prosecutors office thinks data can help with solutions. Since 2016, the office has collected data quarterly about where gun violence occurs and who is being affected. The latest report has some interesting findings. KUOW’s Amy Radil will break down the numbers and what they might mean. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Topic: The Power of Learning AgendasUnlock the blueprint for modern governance in this collaborative breakthrough featuring King County and Notre Dame's Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO). Learn how Learning Agendas transform evidence into equity-driven results. This recording is the essential toolkit for leaders seeking to accelerate organizational impact through community-centered policy evaluation. Featured Speakers:Diana Epstein, Evidence Team Lead, Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Keith Fudge, Director of Policy Management, Research to Action Lab, Urban InstituteDr. Calvin Johnson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research, Evaluation, and Monitoring, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Vincent Quan, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, J-PAL North AmericaDr. Eva Wong, Senior Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist, Public Health—Seattle & King CountyRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/15f08d.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

You can put new curtains on the windows, light a candle, and set the table real nice — but if the milk ain't clean, everything you pour it into is spoiled. Washington State made history when it funded the Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush Reparations Study — only the fourth statewide reparations study in the nation. Our communities organized. WENA — the Washington Equity Now Alliance — raised nearly half a million dollars in supplemental funding from Pierce County, King County, and beyond. Close to a million dollars in total support. That's not government writing a check. That's everyday people putting their faith, their money, and their ancestors' names on the line. So when the Department of Commerce ran the procurement process to select who would do this sacred work — the community expected excellence. Transparency. Integrity. What they got was something else. In this episode, sisters Melannie and  Audrey connect with Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter — one of the nation's leading reparations scholars and one of the unsuccessful bidders for the study. Dr. Hunter is the Scott Waugh Endowed Chair at UCLA, author of Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation (HarperCollins/Amistad), the visionary who coined #BlackLivesMatter, inaugural Chair of UCLA's African American Studies Department, two-term President of the Association of Black Sociologists, and the scholar who drafted Congresswoman Barbara Lee's historic Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission bill. His work has been featured on C-SPAN's BookTV, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the LA Times. He submitted a proposal for Washington's study. And then the system showed its hand. His proposal was quarantined in the state's email system as “malware” for 22 days while other bidders were being evaluated. When he was finally told he wasn't selected, the state denied him the debriefing that Washington law guarantees every unsuccessful bidder. Denied him twice. He had to retain an attorney just to access a process the law says is his right. Meanwhile, the winning bidder — a DEI consulting firm — was awarded the contract to do work that requires expertise in reparations research, historical accounting, intergenerational economic harm, genealogy, and public policy analysis. The community asked questions. Filed public records requests. And invited the winning firm on this very show. Their general counsel said they'd love to come. That was six weeks ago. Silence ever since. The milk ain't clean. This episode is not about who won or lost a contract. Dr. Hunter is not here as a sore loser — he's here as a witness. This is first-source, insider testimony about how the state administered a process that the community invested in, that the legislature authorized, and that our ancestors are owed. In this conversation you'll hear: Why one of the most qualified reparations scholars in the country answered Washington's call What happened to his proposal inside the Department of Commerce's system — documented, timestamped, on the record The legal fight for a debriefing the state tried to deny him — twice Why DEI consulting is not reparations research — and why that distinction matters for every person this study is supposed to serve What this process tells us about whether the state is truly ready for the work of repair What we demand from our government — and what we owe our ancestors Reparations are policy, process, and praxis. If the process ain't right, the outcome can't be trusted. And trust, once broken, has to be earned back in public. This one is for the record. For the archive. For Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush. For Mother Viola Fletcher. For every descendant who is counting on this study to tell the truth. To Truclusion – the successful bidder: the invitation is still open. Come tell your story. Show yourself. This IS community. And community is waiting…please. What Say U? LINKS & REFERENCES Previous Episode-Listen for Context “When the System Shows Its Hand: Sacred Work, Shady Process” https://whatsayupodcast.com/when-the-system-shows-its-hand-sacred-work-shady-process/ About Our Guest Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter — marcusanthonyhunter.com Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation — HarperCollins/Amistad (2024) UCLA Department of Sociology — soc.ucla.edu Dr. Hunter's Op-Ed in the AFRO: “When Equity is Performed, Not Practiced” When equity is performed, not practiced Washington Equity NOW Alliance https://waequitynow.org/ Washington State Reparations Study WA Dept. of Commerce — Reparative Study for Washington Descendants — https://www.commerce.wa.gov/community-initiatives/reparations-study/ Community Action Petition: Stand for Integrity & Justice in Washington's Reparations Process — https://www.thefactsnewspaper.com/post/stand-for-integrity-justice-in-washington-s-reparations-process-sign-the-petition More Context & Receipts Department of Commerce: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/community-initiatives/reparations-study/ Department of Commerce: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/reparations-study-update-january-2026/ Seattle Medium: “Community Questions Firm Named As Apparent Successful Bidder” https://seattlemedium.com/truclusion-consulting-firm-controversy/ Community Debate of the selection of Truclusion as apparent successful bidder: https://seattlemedium.com/reparations-legislation-community-concerns/ South Seattle Emerald: “Washington Will Spend $300K to Study Reparations” https://southseattleemerald.org/news/2025/06/07/washington-will-spend-300k-to-study-reparations-multiracial-solidarity-made-it-possible Attachment Department Commerce email naming Reparation Study scorers (.pdf)

A large homeless encampment in Ballard was cleared. King County and Seattle are attempting to inhibit ICE operations. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Senate Candidate Tiffany Smiley on the outlook for Republicans this November. // Quick Hit: Are weight loss drugs bringing back scurvy?

The Seattle Seahawks just won the Super Bowl, so in honor of their victory, this week I'm taking a look at Bigfoot sightings near Seattle! Located in King County, Washington, Seattle is the most populous city in the state, and the entire northwest region of the country. But not far outside the city limits, witnesses describe running into a large, hairy, humanoid figure. Sightings this week include Bigfoot road crossings, a lover's lane encounter with Sasquatch, a Bigfoot crossing through a man's backyard, hikers running into a Bigfoot stopping for a drink, and electrical workers spotting a pacing Bigfoot. Does Bigfoot lurk just outside the Emerald City?Chapters:2:33 - Seattle and the Jet City Sasquatch?3:27 - Late-night Bigfoot sighting near Duvall9:29 - Hikers near Mud Mountain Dam in Enumclaw see a Sasquatch drinking water 14:19 - A couple watching the stars at Rattlesnake Lake have a Bigfoot encounter20:44 - Electrical line workers hear howls and see Bigfoot corssing the road and pacing26:44 - Two boys returning from a fishing trip near Snoqualmie see Bigfoot walking away from their truck36:08 - Final Thoughts: Possibility vs. Probability#bigfoot #seattle #washington #kingcountyLinks!Follow us on Social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntoldWebsite: https://www.oddanduntold.comEmail me! : jason@oddanduntold.comBigfoot Sightings Near Atlanta: https://youtu.be/jGbW05FiLaY?si=TavEhmqGe09BwY4GBigfoot Sightings in Missouri | Taney County: https://youtu.be/6zsGShA2Y7A?si=2GMxA9wO7Cmt5mZpBigfoot Sightings in Massachusetts | Worcester County: https://youtu.be/N5vueu8vNdM?si=TiB1MSE8kAN68CEpBigfoot Sightings Around Christmas | Florida, Michigan, and British Columbia: https://youtu.be/SuRKpRJjkHY?si=PARNYsZ594JaqoCTBFRO Sightings in King County, WA: https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_county_reports.asp?state=WA&county=KingCheck out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPwRiversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiversendbandRiversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

Eviction cases hit an all time high in King County last year. It’s the latest data point in an ongoing trend. Since the Covid era eviction moratorium ended in 2022, the number of people facing eviction proceedings has risen every year. This is happening even as rents have remained relatively flat. Hanging over all of this is budget tightening in Olympia state lawmakers are planning a multi million dollar cut to legal assistance for tenants. Are we at a crisis point when it comes to the number of evictions in our state? Links: Seattle Times: King County, WA eviction levels hit an all-time high, again Guest: Alexis Weisend, real estate reporter at the Seattle TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King County says juvenile gun violence has drastically decreased. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent got into a testy exchange with Elizabeth Warren. Guest: Issaquah Mayor Mark Mullet defends his town’s honor after Rantz said “12saquah” is too difficult to say. // Big Local: Everett is considering increasing the punishment for unpermitted food vendors. Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is receiving backlash for receiving out-of-state money. // Guest: Jake Skorheim on the Super Bowl and kids movies about sports.

What’s Trending: The state of Washington is looking for a way to charge data centers for the entire cost of powering AI via the power grids. We go live to President Trump’s address that centers around the cost of pharmaceutical drugs. President Trump announced the new TrumpRx.gov as a place to get drugs for an affordable cost. // Big Local: There is a duo in Issaquah that are behind the giant 12’s banner that can be seen on I-90 and we learn more as to how and why they started doing it. A Pierce County business is coming under fire after a majority of their products were stolen Lululemon items. King County’s Marine Rescue Unit saved a man’s life that had fallen through ice at fish lake. // The Washington Post published an op-ed that called out Washington State Democrats over the push for the new income tax. 

GEE IS IN THE BAY AREA FOR THE BIG GAME/ Remote work transformed King County, but not evenly, census data shows // AGREE TO DISAGREE: Disneyland Wedding Price Tag // WE HEAR YOU! and WORDS TO LIVE BY 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a wave of local job layoffs, a financial challenge for Seattle's new convention center, a milestone for Seattle's social housing developer, a record-high spike in evictions in King County, and a potential change in Seattle's building permit policy. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

GUEST: LUKE DUECY on Seahawks facts! / KING County eviction levels are high // Is food delivery changing dinner culture? // SCENARIOS!

Gary Ernsdorff on the uptick of copper wire theft in King County — Crime and Punishment // Libbey Dean on the government shutdown // Jill Schlesinger on President Trump's next choice for Federal Reserve Chair // Charlie Commentary on why the Washington Supreme Court has veered steadily to the left // Senator Curtis King on expired car tabs and the state's transportation budget

King County Parks just admitted they can't track where $100 million in taxpayer grants actually went. The funding exploded from $3 million to $20 million—seven times larger—but somehow nobody thought to update their oversight systems. Sound familiar? This is the same playbook we saw with California's $24 billion homeless spending black hole and the Minnesota Somali daycare fraud scandal. When auditors say they can't verify if grants are being used properly, that's government-speak for "we have no idea, but we're hoping for the best." Meanwhile, Seattle's new mayor won't even investigate fraud allegations. Nothing to see here, folks! Is this incompetence or intentional? How many more audits revealing "gaps in oversight" do we need before someone demands real accountability? When the people managing your tax dollars can't tell you where millions went, maybe it's time to stop giving them more. Like and subscribe if you're tired of watching your hard-earned money vanish into bureaucratic black holes while they shrug and say "oops, our bad."

Auditors don’t know if millions in grants given to King County Parks were used as they were intended. Jay Inslee inadvertently admitted that Democrats think illegal aliens are voting. Boeing posted strong numbers last quarter, but still has work to do. // 5:30 - LongForm: GUEST: Walla Walla County Sheriff is sounding the alarm about the dangers of doing away with elected sheriffs. // 5:45 - Quick Hit: Chuck Schumer says Democrats will not vote for the DHS funding bill until some significant changes are made to ICE.

This podcast discusses the current struggles in the "housing market", attributing them to high mortgage rates, HOA fees, insurance costs, and overall "economic news" as of December 2025. It also provides a year-over-year recap showing price decreases in King County and Snohomish, with a detailed "real estate market analysis" of the condo market. The video highlights how "condo prices" have been impacted as supply has outpaced demand since 2018, making "home buying" a complex decision amidst rising "inflation".We Would Love to Hear Your Feedback!

Judge LeRoy McCullough, a distinguished figure in the legal community, retired from the King County Superior Court on December 31, 2025, marking the end of a career characterized by fairness and a humanistic approach to justice. Throughout his tenure, Judge McCullough has championed the law as a tool for empowerment and transformation rather than punishment. His legacy includes mentoring countless individuals and contributing to the development of community-supportive institutions, consistently advocating for the realization of human potential. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Today, Thursday, January 22 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Omer Qureshi, Co Founder & CEO, Americans 4 Equality/MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative will be joined by Erica Hoard and Bryan Haynes who both have excelled in the technology training program and are currently playing a significant role in the Intern Program.*Jaebadiah Gardner, Owner, Gardner Global, Inc a development company who has purchased the Mount Calvary Christian Center property on 23rd Avenue just north of East Union Street where he will build two eight story apartments on both sides of 23rd Avenue. He provides an update on the progress of his development.*Dominique Remy, Executive Director, 1 Drop is Pierce County development firm that specializes in single family and multi family rehabilitation in Pierce County and south King County. He was recognized by the Business Journals 40 under 40 young executives shaping the Puget Sound region's economy in 2025.*Tyna Dowers is niece of the late Madge Thompson who was the great-granddaughter of the first African American US Senator Hiram Revels who represented the state of Mississippi in 1870 for one year during Reconstruction. Madge chaired the Seattle MLK Celebration Committees Food Committee for over twenty years and was honored last Monday during the Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition's Celebration at Garfield High School.Reverend Dr. Paul Stoot, Sr., Senior Pastor, Greater Trinity Church and Founder of Rise Up Academy, the school admits students as young as two years of age. The late SeaHawk Kenny Easley was major player in the start of the school. Easley's Celebration of Life was held last week in Virginia, Pastor Stoot attended the service and comments.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new law in Washington gives people the “Right to Repair” cellphones, computers, and appliances. Manufacturers must provide repair shops with the parts, tools, and instructions to fix digital electronics. One of the goals of the law is to prevent waste. To learn more, we spoke with Adrian Tan, who's policy and market development manager with King County’s Recycling and Environmental Services. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Topic: Creating Economic Mobility Through Public Transit For families facing impossible choices between a doctor's visit and a job interview, transportation costs can be a breaking point. Discover how King County, WA, and University of Notre Dame researchers used rigorous evidence to test a solution: free transit. The results reveal transformative impacts on community well-being, charting a new course for equitable mobility. Featured Speakers:David Phillips, University of Notre DameMatthew Freedman, University of California, IrvineTruong Hoang, State of Washington Department of Social and Health ServicesMaria Jimenez-Zepeda, King County MetroRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/06aa02.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

King County enforcing in-person work again / Should the city pay to keep up the  Seattle Center? / Kids are cursing! // //

Olympia might extend anti-discrimination laws for polyamorous or ‘non-normative’ families. King County is making employees return to the office. Oprah says overeating isn’t what makes you obese. // LongForm: GUEST: Real Estate expert Matt Goyer on which parts of Seattle are going to explode in 2026. // Quick Hit: Why are we pretending advice to eat healthy is controversial? WaPo goes after Secretary Rollins.

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank has upset the Left again. A Seattle homeowner fought off an intruder with a frying pan. Guest: CEO of Wallace Properties Kevin Wallace on King County's penchant for over-assessing land and the harmful effects it has.  // Big Local: San Juan County is going to a 32 hour work week. Spokane doesn’t want federal funds for law enforcement because there are strings attached. // You Pick the Topic: Fridays with Jake Skorheim on plastic bag bans and travel annoyances.

This week, we spoke to former deputy city attorney Scott Lindsay. Voters soundly rejected Lindsay's former boss, Republican Ann Davison, last November, but Lindsay argues that many of her prescriptions for addressing crime and disorder were sound—including "stay out" zones for people accused of using or possessing drugs in public, extra penalties for people who commit misdemeanors like shoplifting over and over, and the elimination of community court, which Lindsay called "a complete disaster and shame and stain on the record of city attorney [Pete] Holmes."Although the city has arguably been ruled by a moderate-to-conservative supermajority for at least the last four years, Lindsay says they failed to accomplish all their goals, in part, because former mayor Bruce Harrell wouldn't always get with the program. Seattle, Lindsay argues, still has "radically too few police officers," "no consensus about what to do about our most pressing public disorder problems," and neighborhoods that have been "destroyed" by people using and selling drugs in public. PubliCola has frequently pushed back on the notion that cracking down on so-called "prolific offenders"—the subject of a report Lindsay wrote for the Downtown Seattle Association in 2019—is a solution to the problems facing neighborhoods like Little Saigon that have faced decades of neglect and disinvestment. Lindsay agreed—and said that isn't the point. "More people will die every year of fentanyl and meth overdose than will be successful in getting out of the life and getting into treatment and turning their lives around," Lindsay said. "I'm not saying give up, but I'm saying we need to balance our treatment approach with, how do we stop the havoc that these folks create? And one effective way at stopping the havoc that they create is to constantly disrupt. Use legal tools to disrupt their behavior. Convince them that being on the streets at 12th and Jackson smoking fentanyl is going to get you incarcerated. Even if that's for eight or 12 hours that is in effect, can be an effective tool at disrupting the problem behavior and saving neighborhoods. Little Saigon is gone, but others are on the brink."Listeners will probably have strong feelings about this conversation, which also includes a discussion of Police Chief Shon Barnes, community court, and the "radical abolitionists," in Lindsay's words, at King County's Department of Public Defense, which provides attorneys for indigent defendants.Our editor is Quinn Waller. Ann Davison's 2025 annual report, referenced in the show, is here.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

While street protests and violence dominate headlines, an even bigger story is being buried.

Tim Walz basically bows out of a third term as Minnesota governor while 2,000 federal agents descend on Minneapolis to investigate massive fraud in Somali daycare centers, autism clinics, and Medicare programs. And guess what? The same pattern is playing out in Washington State's King County, where daycare centers are pulling in hundreds of thousands in taxpayer subsidies while serving two or three kids—or sometimes none at all. We've got state officials with full voicemail boxes, governors calling door-knocking journalism "harassment," and small conservative content creators doing the investigative work mainstream media refuses to touch. Meanwhile, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is boots-on-the-ground while local Democrats circle the wagons to protect a system that reeks of fraud. If they figured out how to game Minnesota's system, why wouldn't they replicate it in every blue state with lax oversight? Is Seattle next? Are we looking at the tip of a nationwide fraud iceberg? How much taxpayer money has vanished into fake daycare centers across America? Drop your thoughts below, and if you think the feds should investigate your state next, let us know. Subscribe for updates as this story unfolds nationwide.

Financial fraud is at an unprecedented level across America. Today, we reveal details of fraud in Seattle, Washington, in King County in Washington, more uncovered in Minnesota, and those responsible in a shocking Washington State case of drug trafficking in Seattle that implicates a well-known operator of a non-profit that has been in action for many years.You will, of course, hear the latest regarding the capture of Maduro in Venezuela and the subsequent trial in New York City. We also unveil President Trump's latest plan to keep Venezuela functioning while orchestrating the use of the hundreds of billions of oil owned and held by Venezuela that Maduro monopolized for years for his personal purposes.

Another attack against an elderly woman in Seattle. After Washington Democrats criticized Trump’s ‘secret police,’ they quietly try creating one of their own. Elon Musk said that in hindsight he wishes he devoted more time to his companies instead of DOGE. // LongForm: GUEST: Real estate broker Matt Goyer on the grim outlook for the condo market in King County. // Quick Hit: A Kentucky state legislator says that she sometimes feels bad about being white.

Josh Hammer filling in for Jason Rantz takes a closer look at the true meaning of the holidays, highlighting the importance of faith and family, shares the big news of King County's largest ever drug bust in The Big Local, and talks about a gruesome murder case in Cowlitz County in You Pick The News.

Governor Ferguson announced plans for a state income tax for millionaires. The Trump Administration is upping their offer for illegal aliens to self-deport to $3000. The illegal immigrant truck driver that killed a father of 2 was released by King County. // There were strong economic numbers for the third quarter with a 4.3 percent growth in GDP. // Activist judges are undermining our public safety.

Every Monday on Soundside we catch you up on the top stories that are fascinating right now – and what they say about the Pacific Northwest.It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. GUEST: Former KIRO-FM host Dave Ross TODAY'S TOPICS: Flooding Seattle Times: A damaged King County levee awaited fixes for years. Then it failed. NBC News: Federal grants for flood mitigation work sat on hold as storms inundated Washington state Affordability NYTimes: How Democrats Used One Word to Turn the Tide Against Trump NYTimes: These Young Adults Make Good Money. But Life, They Say, Is Unaffordable. Dave Ross parody songs Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King County crews working to shore up damaged levees, Highway 2 closure has Leavenworth businesses worried about tourism, and Rep. Dan Newhouse to retire. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were very heavy winds last night, which lead to power outages across the region. King County is monitoring weak spots in its levees. Dan Bongino is leaving the FBI. Amazon announced more layoffs in Bellevue and Seattle. Rep. Dan Newhouse announced his retirement. // How do people feel about getting cash as a Christmas gift? // John Curley tried to play a prank on Jason.

Is the media intentionally protecting illegal aliens who commit violent crime? FBI disrupts left-wing terror plot. Tacoma backtracks on horrible tenant protections. King County eliminates equity, race and social justice departments. Trump misses his chance to show humility.

The Transit Riders Union faces a transformation as its longtime leader prepares to become Seattle's mayor. For over a decade, the grassroots organization has built power for working people across King County. With Katie Wilson headed to City Hall, TRU is navigating a leadership transition while positioning itself to push an ambitious agenda. Wes Mills, TRU's new General Secretary, discussed how the organization is adapting and what comes next. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii, find Wes Mills on Bluesky at @oowm.org, and Transit Riders Union at transitriders.org/.

Another attack against an elderly woman in Seattle. After Washington Democrats criticized Trump’s ‘secret police,’ they quietly try creating one of their own. Elon Musk said that in hindsight he wishes he devoted more time to his companies instead of DOGE. // LongForm: GUEST: Real estate broker Matt Goyer on the grim outlook for the condo market in King County. // Quick Hit: A Kentucky state legislator says that she sometimes feels bad about being white.

Washington, like the entire country, has been hit hard by fentanyl. So far this year, King County has recorded more than 650 overdose deaths involving the synthetic opioid, which can be 50 times stronger than heroin. 650 is a devastating number but it’s actually down from a peak in 2023, when more than 1,000 people died from fentanyl-related overdoses in the county. The drop mirrors a downward trend that we’ve seen across the entire country… But the crisis is still overwhelming many communities. A biotech company called ARMR Sciences is hoping to solve at least one piece of this very complicated puzzle: Instead of reversing these overdoses, they want to stop them from happening in the first place... through a fentanyl vaccine. GUESTS: Dr. Colin Haile, a research associate professor at the University of Houston and he’s also one of the co-founders of ARMR Sciences. RELATED LINKS: A Fentanyl Vaccine Is About to Get Its First Major Test | WIRED Scientists Create a Vaccine Against Fentanyl Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 38 years old, Girmay Zahilay is King County’s youngest-ever executive. He’s coming in after the long tenure of his predecessor Dow Constantine, who ran the county for nearly 16 years. Zahilay was sworn in early to replace the temporary acting executive who’s been in charge since Constantine stepped down in March. He says he’s ready to “completely change” the office. The King County Executive oversees all kinds of important services like the sheriff’s department, public health, transportation, public housing, and jails. So what will that change look like? And what could it mean for King County? GUESTS: King County Executive, Girmay Zahilay RELATED LINKS: Sworn in early, Exec Zahilay is ready to shake up King County - KUOW Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For weeks, King County homelessness service providers have been staring down a majorly disruptive change to how they currently operate. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development said in November that it intended to redirect billions of dollars in grants that house homeless people. This was in line with President Trump’s rejection of “housing first,” the practice that aims to get people stabilized in long-term housing before addressing mental health issues or addiction. It's guided policy in this region and across the United States for decades. The Trump Administration’s announcement put $65 million in federal grant money for King County in doubt. And it left local leaders scrambling. The county called providers together last week to discuss the change. Washington state and roughly 20 states sued, and later, so did King County and local homeless service providers. But yesterday, 90 minutes before a court hearing, HUD withdrew the new requirements around grants. Sounds like a rollercoaster, right? Providers in the area are breathing a sigh of relief. Though, the last-minute shift signifies the complicated task of planning homelessness response, one that relies on federal dollars, when massive changes are taking place in Washington, D.C. GUEST: Kelly Kinnison, CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority RELATED LINKS KCRHA: Changes to Federal Funding will Increase Unsheltered Homelessness in King County Seattle Times: King County has 3 plans for Trump’s homelessness funding changes Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-cop activists are demanding Seattle cops be held accountable for shooting an armed man. Condo prices in King County have dropped significantly. Guest: Dave Reichert reacts to the rumors of Gary Ridgeway’s potentially imminent death. // Big Local: The City of Olympia has voted to remove their Flock camera system. A puppy was found zip-tied and sealed inside a suitcase in a dumpster but thankfully has been rescued and recovering. // You Pick the Topic: A European country is suffering from a lack of men, which is leading women to ‘hire’ husbands to do chores around the house.

5pm: Video Guest – King County Councilmember Regan Dunn // King County fraud investigation shifts to independent office // The current state and future of King County’s Budget woes // Guest – Dr. Stern, John’s Plastic Surgeon // Preparing for a facelift and recovery // Letters

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We’re about 3 weeks into health insurance open enrollment. If you don’t get insurance through your employer, you’ll likely be looking to the Affordable Care Act’s Health Exchange. This year, people seeking ACA plans are experiencing sticker shock and new federal rules around coverage. We'll will talk with one of the King County employees helping people navigate these changes. You can reach a King County health insurance navigator at: 1-800-756-5437 or chap@kingcounty.gov We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washingtonians will be paying even more for plastic bags next year. King County has passed a new budget proposal. A Democratic Congressman insinuated that Trump might have tempered with the Epstein files. // LongForm: GUEST: State Representive Lauren Davis on Democrats' push to reduce penalties for adults caught in child-sex stings. // Quick Hit: People are mad at singer Meghan Trainor for losing weight.

Auburn freaks out after Border Patrol uses cameras to supposedly catch criminal illegal immigrants. There is new video of the arrest of the man who impersonated as a Bremerton police officer. King County shut down over a dozen unpermitted food vendors during Monday’s Seahawks game. // Weed use among young Washingtonians is more prevalent than ever. // The Left is losing its mind over Trump making some modest renovations to the White House.

It appears that the government shutdown will soon come to an end after 8 Senate Democrats voted to tend the filibuster. Many Democrats are furious with their party’s leadership. There’s a reason restaurants in Seattle are so expensive. // We deserve better than what King County Elections is giving us. // Trump has proposed 50-year mortgages. That’s a bad idea.

When 27-year-old Jamie Haggard vanished from her Kenmore, WA home in June 2016, she was just another name added to the long list of missing people in King County. Eventually, weeks turned into months. After several dead ends, sifting suspects, and body parts kept turning up across Northern Washington, identifying who these victims were proved to be much more difficult than investigators could have ever imagined…Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com