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 how the Seattle City Council plans to craft a $930M housing levy and put it before voters this fall and how the state legislature is reacting to a windfall for capital gains tax revenue. Plus, the Seattle Police Department consent decree is back in court, and we're tracking long-term care issues and a bicycling vs. cruise ships conundrum, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!  ..read more

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 the final battle behind the Seattle City Council's passage of a tree protection ordinance, a report on changes in Seattle Police staffing numbers, the fallout from the resignation of King County Regional Homeless Authority CEO Marc Dones, a possible walkout of Amazon workers, and an argument over the gas tax in Olympia. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!  ..read more

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 the state special session and its work on fixing Washington's drug possession law, a facelift for Memorial Stadium, a settlement in the case against former Mayor Durkan's deleted texts, the filing deadline for Seattle City Council candidates, and a battle over... lawn mowing on the east side of Lake Washington. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!  ..read more

Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with Seattle Department of Transportation Director Greg Spotts to discuss the plan to reduce right turns on red lights in downtown Seattle, the challenges of implementing Vision Zero to eliminate traffic injuries and deaths in Seattle by the year 2030, and a proposal to untangle a decades-long political dispute over reconnecting Seattle's streetcar system. Super Mega Bonus: a discussion that involves the word "keytar." To access this patrons-first podcast earlier than anyone else next time, support Seattle News, Views and Brews on Patreon ..read more

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 new measure meant to protect firefighters from getting assaulted in the line of duty, a plan to prevent gig workers from getting deactivated, a looming school budget crisis, an expanded "no right turn on red" campaign, and a fix for a mega-pothole, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!  ..read more

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 what's next for Washington state leadership with Governor Jay Inslee deciding not to run again, the need for a legislative special session, a social housing system taking shape, the impact returning Amazon workers will have on downtown Seattle, and concerns over a new roadway connecting the waterfront and Belltown. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!  ..read more

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 the struggle behind passing a new tree ordinance in Seattle, a plan to raise wages for human services workers, the fallout from  failed attempt to fix our state's broken drug possession law, a request for the SPD to apologize for its actions during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, a lawsuit over language discrimination for Metro Transit, and more.  If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!&n ..read more

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 new plan to revitalize downtown Seattle with a focus on law enforcement and drug treatment, a new plan to reduce fees for tenants who pay their rent late, the upcoming special election for crisis care centers in King County, plus an update on Olympia, from gun bills to transportation budgeting. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!  ..read more

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Erica C. Barnett of Publicola discuss the City of Seattle's plans to triple the Seattle Housing Levy, a big decision for King County regarding its downtown jail, a possible end to the consent decree, a building homelessness crisis in Burien, and a contract with the Mayor's office related to Sound Transit that's raising some questions, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!  ..read more

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Justin Carder of the Capitol Hill Seattle Blog discuss a City Council move to make sick and safe leave permanent for gig workers, a resolution to expand the Downtown Business Improvement Area, a battle between small landlords and the City of Seattle, continuing work on Seattle's tree ordinance, and an interesting act of "guerilla" traffic safety tactics on Capitol Hill. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!  ..read more