[un]Divided: Here’s what happened after Federal Way made 400% more drug arrests
[un]Divided: Here’s what happened after Federal Way made 400% more drug arrests
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell says his city has seen a dramatic decrease in crime now that officers can pursue vehicles and arrest people for using drugs. He joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to discuss. Watch unDivided five days a week at unDividedpod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: I-2066 takes effect on Thursday – but there’s a fight ahead
[un]Divided: I-2066 takes effect on Thursday – but there’s a fight ahead
An initiative to protect natural gas becomes law this Thursday, but it’s already being attacked on multiple fronts. Greg Lane with the Building Industry Association of Washington explains how they’re working to defend I-2066 and the will of voters. Watch unDivided five days a week. Learn more at unDividedpod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Republican lawmakers worry Dems will push new taxes to close budget deficit
Republican lawmakers worry Dems will push new taxes to close budget deficit
Facing a $10B-$12B budget deficit, state lawmakers can either choose to reduce spending or find new revenue when the legislature meets in January. House Minority Leader Drew Stokesbary tells unDivided’s Brandi Kruse that Republicans will do all they can to shield struggling families from new taxes.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Governor Inslee saddles state with massive budget crisis
[un]Divided: Governor Inslee saddles state with massive budget crisis
On his way out the door, Governor Inslee is urging state agencies to tighten their purse strings as the legislature faces a $10B-12B budget deficit. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided. Watch unDivided five days a week and support the show at unDividedpod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
Seattle set to propose its own capital gains tax
Seattle set to propose its own capital gains tax
Just one day after voters declined to repeal Washington’s tax on capital gains, Seattle Councilwoman Cathy Moore announced she would propose a citywide capital gains tax. On unDivided, Brandi Kruse explains why another tax on business creation would hurt the state’s economy.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: The work doesn’t stop after Election Day
[un]Divided: The work doesn’t stop after Election Day
Regardless of the results in Tuesday’s election, Washington state has a lot of work to do to get back on track – and voters must hold those in power accountable. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Seattle business owner urges voters to make a change
[un]Divided: Seattle business owner urges voters to make a change
Matthew Humphrey owns Steele Barber in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood and has spent years speaking out about the crime crisis. He joined unDivided with Brandi Kruse to make a plea for change ahead of Tuesday’s election.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: ‘A win for families’: Head of DCYF will leave his post
[un]Divided: ‘A win for families’: Head of DCYF will leave his post
After deaths within the state’s foster care system and multiple scandals inside state-run juvenile detention facilities, the head of the Department of Children Youth and Families says he will not seek reappointment under the next governor. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse calls his exit a win for families. Watch unDivided five days a week at unDividedpod.com.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: New wage law could decimate Seattle’s restaurant scene
[un]Divided: New wage law could decimate Seattle’s restaurant scene
Seattle’s small businesses can no longer count tips or other benefits toward employees’ total compensation, a change that the hospitality industry says could force many restaurants to close their doors. Brandi Kruse has more on unDivided.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Washington leads nation in overdoses, trails in business growth
[un]Divided: Washington leads nation in overdoses, trails in business growth
As much of the nation saw a drop in deadly drug overdoses, Washington state saw a 14% spike. At the same time, Washington trails much of the country in business growth. Brandi Kruse dives into the data on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Email suggests energy rebates were intended to influence voters
[un]Divided: Email suggests energy rebates were intended to influence voters
An internal Department of Commerce email directed energy companies to pay out $200 credits to customers “before the state votes on the initiative” to repeal the Climate Commitment Act. Brandi Kruse has more on the unDivided podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Acclaimed chef closing Spokane restaurant over city’s drug and crime crisis
[un]Divided: Acclaimed chef closing Spokane restaurant over city’s drug and crime crisis
Chef Chad White says his restaurant has been broken into 20 times in the past eight years as drug use in downtown Spokane spirals out of control. He is pleading with city leaders to do something before more businesses close.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Murder victim’s granddaughter fights for justice
[un]Divided: Murder victim’s granddaughter fights for justice
The granddaughter of an 80-year-old dog walker who was murdered by an 8-time felon in Seattle says she hopes the crime will spark positive change and prevent future acts of violence. Melanie Roberts spoke to unDivided’s Brandi Kruse about her grandma, Ruth Dalton, and how the community can help honor her life.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Ferry system in disarray ahead of holiday weekend
[un]Divided: Ferry system in disarray ahead of holiday weekend
After one ferry boat went down this week, riders were told to take a bus to another ferry terminal. Except sailings were cancelled there, too. With boats in need of repair, crew shortages, and unreliable schedules, it’s shaping up to be a disastrous Labor Day weekend for the state’s troubled ferry system. Watch unDivided five...
By Brandi Kruse