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Is Mayor Wilson actually capable of leading Seattle?

The long-beloved Bite of Seattle festival beneath the Space Needle became the scene of a deadly shootout Sunday evening, leaving three people dead and four others wounded, including a 2-year-old boy. Seattle police believe multiple people exchanged gunfire outside the Seattle Center Armory during the event. A 15-year-old was quickly taken into custody, but investigators...

Locke, Gregoire and Business Leaders Agree: Olympia Has Lost Control

Former Washington Governor Gary Locke is no longer offering just a passing criticism of Olympia’s spending habits. As Governor Ferguson is warning of more budget shortfalls, Locke is making a sustained case that state government has lost the discipline necessary to manage taxpayers’ money responsibly. In recent interviews with The Center Square and KOMO News,...

Washington pays out record $537M to settle lawsuits

The cost of settling lawsuits brought against the state of Washington has hit yet another record, topping $530M in a single fiscal year. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

[un]Divided: Family of Eina Kwon sues homelessness authority

A new lawsuit alleges the King County Regional Homelessness authority knew Cordell Goosby was a danger before he murdered Eina Kwon and her unborn child. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show at unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Gary Locke: “There’s No Budget Discipline” in Olympia

Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke offered a blunt assessment of state spending during a brief interview with The Center Square Washington at Thursday’s Economic Future Solutions Summit, hosted by the Association of Washington Business and Washington Roundtable. “There’s no budget discipline,” Locke said. The former Democratic governor was equally direct about the results: “I think...

Howard Schultz in the WSJ: Will Washington State Choose Stagnation Over Growth?

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz is warning that Washington risks sacrificing future growth by becoming increasingly hostile to businesses and entrepreneurs. In a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, Schultz argues that rising taxes, runaway state spending and anti-business leadership threaten the economic foundation that helped make Washington prosperous. Washington used to be a favored destination for...

Seattle’s New Tax Plan Could Have You Paying Twice for City Services

TELL MAYOR KATIE WILSON THAT HER PROPOSAL TO DOUBLE-DIP ON PROPERTY TAXES FOR SEATTLE FIRE SERVICES IS UNACCEPTABLE In an attempt to address the City of Seattle’s projected $175 million budget shortfall, Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed the creation of a new fire district to be overseen by the City Council. But the City of Seattle currently...

Last Chance to Speak Before the Comprehensive Plan Vote on Tuesday

Hundreds of Whatcom County residents have participated in the Comprehensive Plan update process. If you’ve attended meetings, submitted comments, sent emails, or simply followed along since spring 2024—thank you. Your engagement has made a difference. On Tuesday, July 14, the Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on the county’s Comprehensive Plan. This plan...

511,408 Signatures Submitted—Washington’s Income Tax Could Be Headed to the Ballot

Let’s Go Washington just turned in 511,408 signatures for its initiative to repeal Washington’s new state income tax. That is not just enough to clear the legal requirement. It is more than 200,000 signatures above the minimum required and more than 120,000 above the Secretary of State’s recommended cushion for qualification. The signatures still need...

Mountlake Terrace Could Add Millions in New Property Taxes—Here’s What’s Happening

The City of Mountlake Terrace is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, according to city staff. Rather than reducing spending, a majority of the City Council is poised to move forward with two huge property tax increases which will hit city residents. The first tax proposal would reverse a commitment made to voters when the city...

Lynnwood Could Raise the Minimum Wage—Speak Up Before the Council Decides

The City of Lynnwood will be considering a potential increase to the city’s minimum wage (currently $17.13) in an effort led by progressive Councilmember Isabel Mata. Previously, former City Councilmember Josh Binda led an effort to place a citizen initiative on the ballot for voter consideration. This effort failed as there were not enough signatures...

This Is Your Last Chance to Speak Before Clark County’s Final Charter Vote

After months of public meetings, committee hearings, and community input, the Clark County Charter Review Commission is approaching its final decision for the 2026 Charter Review cycle. Tonight, Wednesday, July 8, the Commission will hold its final vote on which proposed charter amendments will be forwarded to the Clark County Auditor’s Office for placement on this...

[un]Divided: ‘Zombie towers’: Downtown Seattle skyscrapers are 37% empty

Downtown Seattle office buildings have the highest vacancy rate of any major U.S. city. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

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Is Mayor Wilson actually capable of leading Seattle?

Is Mayor Wilson actually capable of leading Seattle?

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You Have a Problem

Locke, Gregoire and Business Leaders Agree: Olympia Has Lost Control

Locke, Gregoire and Business Leaders Agree: Olympia Has Lost Control

Washington pays out record $537M to settle lawsuits

Washington pays out record $537M to settle lawsuits

[un]Divided: Family of Eina Kwon sues homelessness authority

[un]Divided: Family of Eina Kwon sues homelessness authority

Gary Locke: “There’s No Budget Discipline” in Olympia

Gary Locke: “There’s No Budget Discipline” in Olympia

Howard Schultz in the WSJ: Will Washington State Choose Stagnation Over Growth?

Howard Schultz in the WSJ: Will Washington State Choose Stagnation Over Growth?

Seattle’s New Tax Plan Could Have You Paying Twice for City Services

Seattle’s New Tax Plan Could Have You Paying Twice for City Services

Last Chance to Speak Before the Comprehensive Plan Vote on Tuesday

Last Chance to Speak Before the Comprehensive Plan Vote on Tuesday

511,408 Signatures Submitted—Washington’s Income Tax Could Be Headed to the Ballot

511,408 Signatures Submitted—Washington’s Income Tax Could Be Headed to the Ballot

Mountlake Terrace Could Add Millions in New Property Taxes—Here’s What’s Happening

Mountlake Terrace Could Add Millions in New Property Taxes—Here’s What’s Happening

Lynnwood Could Raise the Minimum Wage—Speak Up Before the Council Decides

Lynnwood Could Raise the Minimum Wage—Speak Up Before the Council Decides

This Is Your Last Chance to Speak Before Clark County’s Final Charter Vote

This Is Your Last Chance to Speak Before Clark County’s Final Charter Vote

[un]Divided: ‘Zombie towers’: Downtown Seattle skyscrapers are 37% empty

[un]Divided: ‘Zombie towers’: Downtown Seattle skyscrapers are 37% empty