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2026 Pierce County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

2026 Pierce County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

This November, Pierce County voters are being asked to decide on seven proposed amendments to the County Charter, Amendments 52 through 58. Some are largely administrative. Others would make significant changes to public safety leadership and oversight, fiscal planning, and the citizen initiative process. At Future 42 Pierce County, our mission is to turn frustration...

2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Amendment Voter Guide

VOTE “YES” ON ALL 5 SNOHOMISH COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW AMENDMENTS  This November, Snohomish County voters will be asked to vote on five amendments to the county charter that have been submitted for their consideration by the 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. At Future 42 Snohomish County, our mission is to turn frustration into action...

Future 42 Launches King County Project with a focus on Seattle issues

Future 42 Launches King County Project with a focus on Seattle issues

King County, WA — Future 42 is expanding its county‑based, civic engagement work to its fifth county in Washington with the launch of Future 42 King County, led by Project Director Jared Nieuwenhuis. This new project will help residents track local decisions that shape their daily lives and offer practical ways to participate before city...

[un]Divided: Bellevue’s largest developer plans to sell his entire portfolio

[un]Divided: Bellevue’s largest developer plans to sell his entire portfolio

As Washington state faces uncertain economic times, Kemper Development Company announced it is seeking a broker to sell the Bellevue Collection, which accounts for a massive chunk of the city’s downtown. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Future 42 Launches Pierce County Project

Future 42 Launches Pierce County Project

Pierce County, WA — Future 42 is expanding its county-based civic engagement work to its fourth county in the state, Pierce County, with Dr. Philip Lindholm serving as Project Director. The new project will help residents follow the local decisions that shape their lives and provide practical ways to participate before those decisions by city...

Seattle superintendent brings needed transparency as teacher strike deadline nears

Seattle superintendent brings needed transparency as teacher strike deadline nears

Seattle families are still wondering whether school will begin on time. As negotiations between Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and the Seattle Education Association (SEA) come down to the wire, Superintendent Ben Shuldiner deserves credit for giving families an unusually candid account of what is happening at the bargaining table. In a lengthy update to the...

[un]Divided: Can gym classes help recovering addicts?

[un]Divided: Can gym classes help recovering addicts?

Former Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has partnered with We Heart Seattle to launch workout classes for recovering drug addicts. Will it work? Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Washington pays out record $537M to settle lawsuits

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