[un]Divided: Seattle taxes spike 172% in just 12 years
[un]Divided: Seattle taxes spike 172% in just 12 years
Seattle taxes have spiked at five times the rate of population growth, with most of it falling on businesses. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
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...
[un]Divided: Microsoft lays off another 300 in Washington
[un]Divided: Microsoft lays off another 300 in Washington
As the tech industry continues to struggle in Washington state, Microsoft announced yet another round of layoffs. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
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: Seattle’s top business leaders demand crime strategy from socialist mayor
[un]Divided: Seattle’s top business leaders demand crime strategy from socialist mayor
CEO’s from nearly every major Seattle business penned a letter to Mayor Katie Wilson, demanding she come up with a competent plan to fight crime. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[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: Most Seattle voters disagree with Mayor Katie Wilson’s response to crime
[un]Divided: Most Seattle voters disagree with Mayor Katie Wilson’s response to crime
From crime cameras to open-air drug use, polling says Seattleites don’t like the public safety policies of Socialist Mayor Katie Wilson. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Department of Justice awards $8M to Washington state police departments
[un]Divided: Department of Justice awards $8M to Washington state police departments
Trump’s Department of Justice awarded more than $8M to Washington state law enforcement agencies to help improve public safety. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Ousted Seattle police chief gets $700K severance package
[un]Divided: Ousted Seattle police chief gets $700K severance package
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faced a grueling press conference after asking for the resignation of Chief Shon Barnes. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedPod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[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