New bill could guarantee attorneys for low-income tenants getting evicted
Washington may begin guaranteeing lawyers for low-income tenants getting evicted, according to a new report.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: What can the state do instead of a rollback to Phase 2?
Several counties are facing a possible rollback to Phase 2 this week because of rising COVID-19 cases, but Gee Scott hopes the governor reconsiders.5 years ago
Seattle weighs differing approaches to homeless crisis in wake of pandemic
Scott Greenstone from the Seattle Times on the 50% increase in homeless tents, Seattle’s unveiling of a hotel for the homeless, and challenges to the Compassion Seattle initiative.5 years ago
Virologist explains how KIRO Radio’s Gee Scott still got COVID after first vaccine dose
Virologist Dr. Rasmussen says while none of the COVID-19 vaccines are 100% effective, vaccination ensures that you're less likely to have severe illness.5 years ago
Downtown Seattle Association CEO: City must prioritize money around homelessness
Jon Scholes, President & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, on the “Compassion Seattle” citizen initiative to amend the city charter requiring Seattle to act on the homeless issue.5 years ago
Economist: Seattle’s single-family zoning ‘doesn’t make any sense’
Economist Matthew Gardner believes that the solution to Seattle's skyrocketing housing prices may lie in ending single-family zoning once and for all.5 years ago
GOP councilmember targets ‘bipartisan approach’ for King County hate crime unit
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn unveiled a proposal Monday for a hate crime unit that would operate within the sheriff's office.5 years ago
NAACP Snohomish County calls for action, accountability on threats from Marysville students
After reports of threats to kill minorities in the Marysville School District, the Snohomish County NAACP is now calling for consequences.5 years ago
Council chair: ‘Important’ that investigation into Pierce County Sheriff isn’t political
Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young expands on what the council is looking to accomplish with its investigation of Sheriff Ed Troyer.5 years ago
Should college students get a refund for online learning during COVID?
After a UW student and college students in Oregon sue over the cost of tuition during the pandemic, Gee and Ursula discuss if they should get a refund.5 years ago
Seattle law professor: Asian-American history often viewed as ‘side subject’
Robert Chang, director of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at Seattle U, shares insight on the history of anti-Asian actions in the US.5 years ago
Virologist explains why distancing alone won’t protect students, teachers
Dr. Angela Rasmussen says social distancing alone won't protect kids or teachers from COVID. Other mitigation measures must be in place.5 years ago
Should an 18-20 year old committing murder be an automatic life sentence?
Should murderers get an automatic life sentence? The state Supreme Court recently ruled against automatic life sentences for 18-20 year-olds.5 years ago
Mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell: ‘Disappointed in a city that I love’
Bruce Harrell, candidate for Mayor of Seattle and former city council president, discusses his campaign with Gee and Ursula.5 years ago
Dick’s Drive-In president investigates employee health and safety complaints
The president of Dick's Drive-In issued a response and spoke to Gee and Ursula after employee complaints were widely publicized about unsafe conditions.5 years ago
WA bill offers extra year of school for students looking to get last year right
Senator Sam Hunt of Olympia, on his bill to offer juniors and seniors an extra year of high school after the past year of remote learning.5 years ago
Son of Tacoma cop who drove into crowd pushes to rethink ‘culture’ of police forces
In January, a Tacoma police officer drove into a crowd of people who were blocking his way. The officer's son argues that calls to fire his father are just.5 years ago
NW Immigrant Rights director explains record number of unaccompanied children at US border
Jorge Baron, director of the NW Immigrant Rights Project, discusses the huge increase in unaccompanied children crossing the U.S. border.5 years ago
Could an unvaccinated person safely gather with a vaccinated loved one?
New guidance from the CDC says vaccinated people can gather without masks. But can an unvaccinated person safely hang out with someone who is vaccinated?5 years ago
Study: Americans perceive country as more divided than it actually is
Todd Rose, cofounder and President of Populace on a first-of-its kind survey of Americans that finds we are not as divided a nation as we’re led to believe.5 years ago
State Superintendent: Consequences for not reopening ‘getting higher and higher’
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal says adding school staff to the current vaccine tier should boost confidence for reopening in-person.5 years ago
Virologist borrows fourth quarter wisdom from Seahawks head coach as COVID metaphor
Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen says we may be in the fourth quarter of COVID, but that's the time to buckle down as a team and win.5 years ago
King County plan to house homeless in hotels ‘unprecedented,’ but hit snags
Seattle Times reporter Scott Greenstone explains King County's new plan to house those who are chronically homeless in hotels.5 years ago
