King County’s homelessness system is at a crossroads. With federal funding cuts & turnover at Regional Homelessness Authority, guests from LIHI, @compasshousing.bsky.social, & @marysplacewa.bsky.social discuss what new elected leaders could mean for the path forward w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social.

Journalist @callananseattle.bsky.social & Seattle Channel staff recently welcomed Indonesian journalist Yudha Almerio & Thai journalist Kanokphorn “Aoy” Chanphloi to exchange ideas about issues impacting the media. The visitors also got to meet @council.seattle.gov Joy Hollingsworth & Bob Kettle!

"We're being gaslit by the President." @council.seattle.gov members Bob Kettle and Joy Hollingsworth shared their thoughts with me on possible #nationalguard deployment in Seattle on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Clip here, full show at this link: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...

Public safety, parks, infrastructure, & more. Seattle’s budget decisions are taking shape. Hear from @council.seattle.gov's Hollingsworth and Kettle as they explain their budget priorities in this month’s Council Edition with @callananseattle.bsky.social. WATCH: youtu.be/VEvMpPUTjKk?...

#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing the @council.seattle.gov's "muted optimism" over the city's newest #economic forecast, #seattlepublicschools' rejection of a school resource officer plan, a nude beach update, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!

King County faces big challenges...and big decisions. Hear from Claudia Balducci & Girmay Zahilay as they vie to lead one of the nation’s most populous counties in their bids for county executive. Watch City Inside/Out debate with @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/XxGPQJhe2fg?...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members Hollingsworth and Kettle this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Send me some ?'s to ask them by 5 p.m. Wednesday. Thanks!

Seattle voters will decide if overhauling city’s B&O tax is worth the risk. Supporters call Prop. 2 a way to “Trump-proof” Seattle while easing costs for small businesses, but critics say it unfairly burdens big business & could harm the economy. @callananseattle.bsky.social brings you more.

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison wants another term. Erika Evans says it’s time for new leadership. Their debate centers on who’s most qualified and how the city should respond to rising federal threats and pressing safety issues. Watch City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.

Is Seattle supporting public #schools enough? Should the city provide #guaranteedincome to people in need? I love asking "what HAVEN'T we talked about?" on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Hear from @council.seattle.gov D-2 candidates Lin & Ducksworth. Full show: www.seattlechannel.org/CityInsideOu...

From homelessness to public safety to President Trump, progressive incumbent Alexis Mercedes Rinck & Republican challenger Rachael Savage shared contrasting ideas for the city in a spirited City Inside/Out debate with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.

“Manage your expectations, because we’re broke.” Seattle City Council just began reviewing the mayor’s proposed $8.9 billion city budget. Councilmember Solomon shares what public can expect as legislative branch deliberates on funding priorities. Watch full show with @callananseattle.bsky.social.

Sometimes all you need is a second chance. After a criminal past, those can be hard to find. But at Pioneer Industries, the past does not define the future. @callananseattle.bsky.social has the story.

At a time when @council.seattle.gov is working on some significant zoning changes with its Comprehensive Plan process, I'm glad to host the Council's Land Use Committee Chair @cmmarksolomon.bsky.social this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Please send me questions for him by COB Tuesday.

Both Sara Nelson & Dionne Foster want your vote for Seattle Council Pos. 9. Nelson highlights her record on housing legislation & police staffing. Foster is running on progressive tax policy & affordable housing expansion. Watch City Inside/Out w/ @callananseattle.bsky.social: youtu.be/o1SpZAyLKZU

@bruceforseattle.bsky.social is in fight for his political life after trailing transit & affordability leader @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social in August primary. The candidates for mayor join @callananseattle.bsky.social to debate their approaches to solving city’s pressing issues & more.

From Chinatown-International District to Rainier Beach, District 2 voters will choose between two City Hall insiders for City Council. Candidates Eddie Lin & Adonis Ducksworth share their plans for D2 on City Inside/Out with host @callananseattle.bsky.social.

#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing soaring @sound-transit.bsky.social light rail costs, the impact of #Union endorsements on the race for #SeattleMayor, @council.seattle.gov's work to streamline design review, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

🚉Earlier today, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social unveiled plans to cut delays and manage costs for Sound Transit light rail expansion in Seattle. He was joined by @cmdanstrauss.bsky.social, @cmtmosqueda.bsky.social, and leaders from @transpochoices.bsky.social & @mlklabor.bsky.social.

BUDGET PREVIEW: Recently on @seattlechannel.bsky.social, I asked @council.seattle.gov's @alexis4seattle.bsky.social about the possibility of adding a 0.1% sales #tax for #PublicSafety (this tax was authorized by the state). Her reply below, full show here: www.seattlechannel.org/CouncilEditi...

Seattle Channel is honored to receive 6 NATOA Government Programming Awards this year, including the prestigious Overall Excellence award. This marks the 11th time in 16 years the channel has been named among the best municipal television stations in the country. 🏆

#NewReleases #Podcast: I'm with @visitseattle.bsky.social CEO Tammy Canavan in a special tourism-focused episode, discussing the future of #Seattle's waterfront, concerns over Canadian tourism, preparations for #WorldCup2026, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

PATRONS-FIRST #podcasting: I'm with Tammy Canavan of @visitseattle.bsky.social, discussing the impacts of Seattle's new waterfront, challenges with Canadian tourism, prepping for #WorldCup2026, and more. Pledge $5/mo. (or more😀)to gain access! www.patreon.com/posts/patron...

Cal Anderson Park’s most famous rodent is stirring up a citywide conversation on public art. 🐀 @council.seattle.gov's @councilmember-amr.bsky.social & Rob Saka discuss Seattle’s unlikely summer icon on Council Edition w/host @callananseattle.bsky.social. Full episode: youtu.be/BNGCW2R8Gm4

On my #podcast this week, @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discuss a tweak to @council.seattle.gov's "Seattle Shield" tax proposal, #progressive leads growing after last week's primary, #affordablehousing, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

NEED YOUR HELP: I'm hosting @council.seattle.gov members @alexis4seattle.bsky.social and #RobSaka on @seattlechannel.bsky.social this week. Please send me questions for them before 5 p.m. Tuesday. #SeattleShield? @searenterscomm.bsky.social? Other thoughts? Let me know, thanks! @jseattle.bsky.social

Join us on @kuow.org right now for "Week in Review"! I'm with Cathy Allen, a local political consultant, Jolie Lansdowne, chair of the King County GOP, and host @billradke.bsky.social! www.kuow.org

On this week's #podcast, @kromandavid.bsky.social and I discussed the recent @nwprogressive.org poll that shows the race for Seattle Mayor is a statistical tie. What does that mean, with 27% of those polled still not sure who they'll #vote for? Full show here: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

#NewRelease #podcast: @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discuss the impact of a newly sworn-in member on @council.seattle.gov policies, some tight polling in the mayor's race, a delay in seating the city's Renter's Commission that one CM called "suspect," and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

#newrelease #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing the race for Seattle mayor, an addiction treatment proposal in @council.seattle.gov that's raised concerns from budget chair Dan Strauss, challenges for the #CorporationforPublicBroadcasting, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

A former @council.seattle.gov member who said she was "leading to leave" now wants an open job in D5. And, legal battles are brewing over a SODO #housing plan & a local nude beach. I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing this and more on my #podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

NEED YOUR ?'S: I'm with @council.seattle.gov members #MarkSolomon & #DanStrauss this week at @seattlechannel.bsky.social on "Council Edition." Questions about the Council's new #business #tax plan? Filling the D5 vacancy? Other issues? Please respond by COB Wednesday.

Looking forward to a @kuow.org "Week in Review" session with Vivian McCall of @thestranger.com, former gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant, and host Bill Radke! Listen in: www.kuow.org

W/the @council.seattle.gov's D2 vacancy, 20 applied for the job. Today's the deadline to apply for the D5 vacancy, so why are fewer people signing up? @kromandavid.bsky.social & I dive into that, a new #graffiti law, #affordablehousing lawsuit & more. #podcast www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

HOT WEATHER WEEK: I did a story a few years ago on @seattlechannel.bsky.social about the good people of #DiversInstituteofTechnology, a longtime champion of keeping our waters clean. Help them--and all of us--this season. Careful what you're pitching overboard. www.seattlechannel.org/CityStream/s...

#NewRelease #podcast: @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discuss a @council.seattle.gov proposal to invest in treatment options using a sales tax increase, a joint bid from the Council and #MayorHarrell to revamp business tax collection, #affordablehousing, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

#podcast #newrelease: A patrons-first episode this week with Dr. Stephan Blanford, Exec. Director of @childrensalliance.org. We're discussing challenges for #seattlepublicschools, state #earlylearning programs, and #federal #education funding cuts, too. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

FOR SHOW PATRONS: It's a patrons-first #podcast this week with Dr. Stephan Blanford of @childrensalliance.org, discussing challenges ahead for #SeattlePublicSchools, our state's early learning programs, and more. Access this content w/a pledge here on @patreon.com! www.patreon.com/posts/patron...

#news #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing this past weekend's "No Kings" rallies (and plans for similar rallies in a few weeks), challenges for @council.seattle.gov and the Mayor with regard to affordable housing and social housing, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

How will @council.seattle.gov fill an upcoming vacancy when a councilmember resigns for the second time in six months? Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth & Maritza Rivera discuss that & more with @callananseattle.bsky.social on this month's City Inside/Out: Council Edition: youtu.be/ZuMRZkC-R7Q?...

ICYMI: On my #podcast this week, @kromandavid.bsky.social & I discussed some expected changes to Seattle's renter/landlord laws from @council.seattle.gov, the subject of many public comments this past month. Who's pushing for these changes, and why? Full show: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

#NewRelease #podcast: I'm with @kromandavid.bsky.social discussing @council.seattle.gov's concerns over National Guard deployments in our state, Mayor Harrell's plans to strengthen the city's nuisance ordinance, landlord-tenant laws, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm with @council.seattle.gov members Joy Hollingsworth, Mark Solomon, & Maritza Rivera this week on @seattlechannel.bsky.social. Have questions about zoning changes, the Council's ethics code, landlord-tenant laws, something else? Send by COB Tuesday. Thanks!

The @council.seattle.gov's move to pull a bill that would've changed its ethics code is the 4th time the Council's pulled a bill in the past 2 yrs. What does that mean, and what's next with another Councilmember stepping down? Full pod w/@kromandavid.bsky.social: www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

#NEW #podcast: I'm w/@kromandavid.bsky.social discussing Cathy Moore resigning from @council.seattle.gov, Kshama Sawant's run for Congress, a twist in the City's effort to speed up the permitting process for @sound-transit.bsky.social, and more. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

#NewRelease #podcast this week is with special guest host @hannahkrieg.bsky.social, breaking down @seattlecouncil.bsky.social ethics code questions and @governorferguson.bsky.social's approval of a $78B budget. Patrons get our special episodes first on Patreon! www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...

How will @seattlecouncil.bsky.social approach an anticipated $240M budget deficit this fall? Councilmembers Rob Saka and Bob Kettle join @callananseattle.bsky.social on Council Edition to discuss budget, public safety, police hiring, traffic cameras & more. Watch the full show: youtu.be/kLNZLb4p4JU

There's a new episode of "City Inside/Out" headed your way soon, on @seattlechannel.bsky.social! I'm with CARE Dept. Chief Amy Barden discussing 911 response times, if CARE crisis teams should be solo-dispatched, involuntary commitment, and more. Stay tuned! @seattlecouncil.bsky.social

#NewReleases #podcast: I'm w/@KromanDavid discussing new candidates for @seattlecouncil.bsky.social, @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, and @kingcountywa.bsky.social offices, plus a plan for electronic kiosks and a legal complaint filed by a municipal court judge. www.buzzsprout.com/798857/episo...