On this Tuesday topical show re-air, Crystal learns about north King County’s innovative new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency with its inaugural Executive Director Brook Buettner and Kenmore Mayor Nigel Herbig. Following national guidelines and best practices for behavioral health crisis care, a five-city consortium established RCR in 2023 as …

In a recent interview, Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts outlines the city's approaches to housing, development, and public safety, emphasizing how the newly opened light rail stations are reshaping the community north of Seattle. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter/X at @HacksWo…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss: 📊 Cascade PBS/Elway polls 🗳️ Ballots arriving in mailboxes 💸 Capital gains tax repeal costly for schools 🏳️‍🌈 Tacoma rainbow crosswalk ⚖️ Pierce County jury pay pilot 😵 Yakima County coroner As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. F…

Four statewide initiatives backed by a California hedge fund manager are stirring up controversy as Washington voters prepare to cast their ballots this November. The measures, which would repeal several recently passed laws, are being met with strong opposition from groups who argue they would benefit wealthy people and corporations at the expense…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Ron Davis discuss: 🌲 Public Lands candidate takes stance on I-2117 🤩 Overlook Walk opens to widespread acclaim 🏫 School closure update 🏘️ Suarez out of touch on housing 📸 Seattle police bonuses and surveillance approved 📊 Tacoma’s refreshing budget approach 🌀 Hurricane-caused IV fluid shortage 🕵️ Inspecto…

Pierce County Executive candidate Ryan Mello outlines his comprehensive vision for the county and pledges active leadership that emphasizes public safety reforms, affordable housing, environmental conservation, and economic development. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter/X a…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Scott Greenstone discuss: 🚔 Tacoma police chief admin leave mystery 🏫 Revised school closure plan 😨 Weird Serrano video & AG debate 🗣️ Woo/Rinck debate 💲 Seattle budget scrutiny + Saka ♥️🐴 📺 Seattle Channel in jeopardy As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com…

Shasti Conrad, Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, discusses the role of the State Party in volunteer and candidate support, turning out the Democratic base, maintaining unity within a diverse party, and the transition to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksa…

Ruth Rosas from America Walks and Cecelia Black from Disability Rights Washington share details about next week’s Week Without Driving (September 30 - October 6, 2024), which challenges elected leaders, advocates, and individuals to forgo their cars and understand the barriers for nondrivers. As always, a full text transcript of the show is availab…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 🏫 School closure plan spurs outrage 👨‍🏫 Dangerous state Superintendent candidate ⛔ Council barges ahead with SOAP/SODA zones 🏘️ … and I-137 quasi-alternative ✈️ Boeing strike and furloughs As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. …

Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt, running for Washington's 5th Legislative District open House seat, outlines her priorities and emphasizes her diverse experience in local government, environmental science, and data-driven policymaking. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Tw…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Josh Cohen discuss: 🗣️ Ferguson/Reichert debate 📋 New poll on statewide initiatives 🏫 Seattle Public Schools closure proposals 💵 New progressive PAC backs Rinck 🏘️ Zahilay proposes $1B for workforce housing As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the h…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Daniel Beekman discuss: ✅ Public Lands recount done ⛪ Church sues City of Burien 📈 Seattle City Light rate hike 🙅🏽‍♀️ Judge Vaddadi refutes Ann Davison 📚 Seattle Public Library back up 🤦 SCC stalls on social housing As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. F…

In a competitive race between two Democrats, Melissa Demyan, a labor organizer, is challenging 20-year incumbent Larry Springer for a 45th district state house seat. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter/X at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher at @finchfrii and find Me…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Ashley Nerbovig discuss: 🖐️ CPL hand recount underway 💔 King Co Council votes to keep youth jail open 🚈 Light rail to Lynnwood opens 🏘️ Tacoma tenants rights law goes to court 🙄 Pierce Co homeless stability site fight As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.…

Washington's Vision Zero initiative, aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities, faces setbacks as road deaths have surged in recent years. Ryan Packer, transportation reporter for The Urbanist, joins Hacks & Wonks to discuss what infrastructure improvements lead to real traffic safety and how Seattle’s new $1.55B transportation levy aims to address s…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Erica Barnett discuss: 🌲 CPL race heads to recount 🪚 Brutal austerity budget process begins in Seattle 🎭 Aurora Ave in Seattle vs Shoreline 🏠 Moore’s planned renter protection repeal As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on…

Hacks & Wonks hosted a 2024 Post-Primary Roundtable on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 to bring an insider’s view of the recent Washington state primary election results. By bringing together a panel of seasoned political strategists, the program offered a unique lens through which to view the results. Since these campaign experts have been in the trenche…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: 🫠 Seattle City Council meltdown 💸 School funding crisis continues 🌲 Public Lands race still tight 🚨 Surprise endorsement in Seattle race 🥊 Moderates creamed in primary results As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Rian Watt discuss: 🗳️ Primary election results 🔒 Dems fear Lands Commissioner lockout 🤬 SCORE jail contract approved over public protest 😤 Council delays social housing initiative As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Tw…

As Washington voters prepare to elect a new justice to the state's highest court, candidate Sal Mungia highlights his extensive legal experience and judicial philosophy as key qualifications for the position. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, …

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Lex Vaughn discuss: 🗞️ The Stranger got sold 🛑 Public Lands race up in air 🙄 Council’s competing initiative to I-137 😒 Hollingsworth minimum wage repeal effort 🤨 Seattle pursues SCORE contract 🧐 Woo graffiti update As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Fi…

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Shauna Sowersby discuss: 🗳️ New statewide initiative qualifies 🔍 Gov candidates on transparency 📊 Polls, polls, polls 🤔 Crypto IE for Randall 👮 KC Jail resumes booking for drug use Downtown 💔 Remembering Matt Driscoll As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.…

Washington State Senator Rebecca Saldaña discusses her fight to advance environmental justice in WA and warns of ballot initiatives that could devastate our climate crisis response and other progress. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal …

In this week-in-review: 🔥 Seattle cop fired ✅ Endorsement roundup in key races 📋 Polls for Governor & President 🗳️ Ballots are out w/ “I Voted” stickers 🤑 Realtor $ for Woo 🤖 AI bots for Woo on Reddit 🏘️ ADU construction boom As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on …