From the Because You Need More Jimothy Content Dept.: @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discuss @alexis4seattle.bsky.social's planned "Jimothy Summer" proclamation on behalf of @council.seattle.gov. This, plus a tragic backstory of raccoon trauma on the full podcast. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm w/@council.seattle.gov CM's Juarez and Foster next week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social! Want an update on gun violence and sex trafficking on Aurora Avenue? Questions about a proposed ban on predatory real estate solicitation? Anything else? Please reply by 5pm Friday!

Should @council.seattle.gov change the way people can file environmental appeals on large-scale zoning projects? I'm w/CM @edclin.bsky.social to discuss Council Bill 121215 on a patrons-first #podcast. A lot of wonkiness AND a lot of controversy around this! www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

Patrons-First Podcast: A Change to Environmental Appeals? One-on-one with Councilmember Eddie Lin - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

A bonus show this week for Seattle's favorite coffee break political podcast! It's a super-wonky and super-controversial topic: should Seattle change the way the public is allowed to make environ...

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Patrons-first #podcast! I'm 1-on-1 w/@council.seattle.gov's Eddie Lin to discuss his controversial proposal: should the city change the way people are allowed to file environmental appeals to major zoning projects? Super wonky, super impactful! www.patreon.com/seattlenewsv...

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@mayorofseattle.bsky.social Wilson has proposed a ban on so-called "junk fees" for renters. But what impact will that have on affordability? I'm discussing that and more w/@kromandavid.bsky.social this week on my Seattle News, Views & Brews #podcast. Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

A sobering note from the KCRHA's new #PointinTimeCount: unsheltered family homelessness jumped from 1,253 individuals in 415 households to 2,224 individuals in 647 households since 2022--mirroring a trend in affordable housing. @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discuss: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

#newrelease #podcast here! I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing @mayorofseattle.bsky.social's #homelessness prevention plan (and the new Point in Time homeless population count), #WorldCup Seattle public safety, some substantial #CityLight rate hikes & more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

2026 Episode 26: World Cup Security Check, Public Safety Focus on 12th & Jackson, Homeless Count Numbers, and More - Seattle News, Views, and Brews

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 crowds have behaved du...

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NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting Councilmember Bob Kettle and Councilmember Dan Strauss of @council.seattle.gov this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Concerns about #AuroraAvenue, #soundtransit #lightrail, anything else? Please send my way by 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. Thanks!

A homelessness agency in crisis. A packed ballot. A controversial income tax. Get ready for a busy summer in local politics. City Inside/Out's @callananseattle.bsky.social hosts journalists @ericacbarnett.bsky.social, @kromandavid.bsky.social, & Jerry Cornfield. Watch: youtu.be/vdosnTT4iRo

Should King County Regional Homelessness Authority dissolve, restructure, or continue as is? Seattle City @councilmember-amr.bsky.social breaks down the options & what comes next—plus other items on council’s agenda—on Council Edition w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social. Watch: youtu.be/6wJ6zzqKpfc

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social Alexis Mercedes Rinck this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Got a question about expanding Seattle's #homeless shelter network, #budget concerns, #datacenters, anything else? Please send by COB Thursday.

Many thanks to @mayorofseattle.bsky.social and Budget Director Aly Pennucci for this budget discussion. Some good information, and good questions asked from the public, here in this presentation on @seattlechannel.bsky.social.

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This afternoon, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social & the Budget Director outlined state of city's budget, explained the financial landscape, how city arrived here, & the key decisions ahead. Moderated by @callananseattle.bsky.social, the discussion also included questions submitted by community members.

A forensic audit found the King County Regional Homelessness Authority “big time in the red,” with a $44.7 million deficit & $13 million in unaccounted funds. @callananseattle.bsky.social has County Councilmember Rod Dembowski & Purpose Dignity Action's Lisa Daugaard weigh in on agency’s future.

Future of Regional Homelessness Authority in limbo after missing millions & missteps

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Should KCRHA be reformed, replaced, or shut down? After a concerning financial audit, Seattle City Councilmembers Lin & Saka weigh in on the agency’s future & Seattle’s role in the homelessness response. Watch Council Edition w/host @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/L7lL2nfmIuQ

Is Washington getting smarter about AI, or getting outsmarted by it? City Inside/Out's @callananseattle.bsky.social looks at new AI rules, chatbot guardrails, deepfake detection & challenges of balancing innovation with accountability.

City Inside/Out: As AI grows, state leaders weigh guardrails for kids & companies

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NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members #RobSaka and @edclin.bsky.social this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send in questions about Vision Zero, public safety concerns on Beacon Hill, or anything else on your mind! By 5 p.m. Wednesday, please.

@mayorofseattle.bsky.social has announced 75 new homeless shelter units w/services will be online soon; wants 500 by June. But a @council.seattle.gov report questions if she'll hit that number, and asks about ongoing costs. More on @seattlechannel.bsky.social: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

@mayorofseattle.bsky.social Wilson is nearing her first 100 days in office with no shortage of challenges. From homelessness & public safety to surveillance policy & a $140 million budget deficit, City Inside/Out host @callananseattle.bsky.social talks with Wilson to discuss her vision for the city.

City Inside/Out: Inside Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s first 100 days

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Surveillance cameras, 911 gaps, federal immigration enforcement, homeless shelters, and a new library levy. @council.seattle.gov has a lot on its plate, and Councilmembers Bob Kettle and Maritza Rivera break it down on Council Edition with @callananseattle.bsky.social. Watch: youtu.be/4g034lakqo8

From a controversial tax on high earners to limits on federal enforcement targeting immigrants, this year’s legislative session was packed with major decisions. Hear what veteran journalists make of it all on City Inside/Out with @callananseattle.bsky.social. Watch here: youtu.be/pXHDkgX2CbY?...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm with CM's Maritza Rivera & Bob Kettle of @council.seattle.gov this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social and I need your help! Thoughts about their Public Safety Committee work, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social's #homeless shelter plan, other ideas? Please respond by 9am Friday.

What impact is the federal #immigration crackdown having on our state and our country, beyond what's happening in our immigrant communities? @nwirp.bsky.social, #OIRA Seattle and @acluwa.bsky.social discuss this & more on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. WATCH: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

Federal immigration actions — including mass deportations & clashes with protesters — are reshaping local communities. City Inside/Out's @callananseattle.bsky.social takes a closer look at how Seattle leaders & advocacy groups are preparing to push back: youtu.be/FauwIxrIqmg?...

As federal immigration enforcement ramps up, @council.seattle.gov is considering a ban on new detention facilities. Plus, Council President Hollingsworth & Councilmember Foster share their thoughts about surveillance cameras after a deadly Rainier Beach shooting. @callananseattle.bsky.social

Council Edition: Inside council’s response to immigration enforcement concerns, surveillance & more

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A new proposal from @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social would ban building new jail units for a year. "Immigration" isn't mentioned in the bill, but as @kromandavid.bsky.social explains, it's definitely intended as a check against ICE. Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

@wasenatedemocrats.bsky.social are close to passing a "millionaire's tax," a 9.9% annual tax on income over $1M. Hear the pro/con arguments from @eoionline.bsky.social & Washington Policy Center here on @seattlechannel.bsky.social in the clip below. Full show: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting Council President Joy Hollingsworth and Councimember Dionne Foster of the @council.seattle.gov on @seattlechannel.bsky.social this week. Do you have ?'s about the city's response to ICE, the latest sentinel report on SPD, or something else? Please send by COB today!

Will a proposed tax on the state’s highest earners make Washington more affordable, or open the door to broader income taxes? City Inside/Out's @callananseattle.bsky.social hosts guests from both sides of the debate.

State Democrats push "Millionaire Tax" as critics warn of expansion

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A special patrons-first #podcast this week with Rep. Chipalo Street (D-37), discussing a controversial millionaire's tax, #ICE concerns, and more. #waleg Become a patron and get this content before anyone else! www.patreon.com/posts/patron...

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Citizen initiatives have shaped major policy changes in Washington. Now, lawmakers are considering SB 5973, a bill that would reform the initiative process—drawing both support and concern. Watch City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/JsKZxFCLzYQ

City Inside/Out: Proposed legislation would change Washington’s initiative process

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