HOT WEATHER WEEK: I did a story a few years ago on @SeattleChannel about the good people of @DiversInstitute. DIT has been a longtime champion keeping our local waters clean. Help them--and all of us--this season. Careful what you're pitching overboard.

On my #podcast: @KromanDavid & I discuss the @SeattleCouncil's consideration of a state-approved 0.1% sales tax increase to pay for public safety needs/treatment options. Many communities are asking for more help; is a regressive tax the answer? Full show:

#NewRelease #podcast: @KromanDavid and I discuss a @SeattleCouncil proposal to invest in treatment using a sales tax increase, a joint bid from the Council and @MayorofSeattle to revamp business tax collection, #affordablehousing, and more. @WWConverge.

#podcast #newrelease: A patrons-first episode this week w/Dr. Stephan Blanford, Exec. Director of @ChildAllianceWA. We're discussing challenges for @SeaPubSchools, state early learning programs, and threats to federal education funding, too. @WWConverge.

It's a patrons-first #podcast this week with Dr. Stephan Blanford of @ChildAllianceWA, discussing challenges ahead for @SeaPubSchools, our state's early learning programs, and more. Support the show on @Patreon at this link! .

On my #podcast: Is the @SeattleCouncil's work to change landlord/tenant laws enough to help an affordable housing system in financial trouble? I talked w/@KromanDavid about a recent piece he & #GregKim wrote for @seattletimes. Full show: @WWConverge

#news #podcast: I'm w/@KromanDavid discussing this past weekend's "No Kings" rallies (& plans for similar rallies in a few weeks), challenges for @SeattleCouncil + @MayorofSeattle with regard to affordable housing & social housing, and more. @WWConverge.

RT @SeattleChannel: A little celebration with our Emmy-winning team! We're honored to receive the top award for Overall Excellence at this….

After an anti-trans "Mayday USA" protest in May, and a similar event expected here August 30, @CMJoyHollings reflects on the Seattle's response then & @SeattleCouncil's plan for late summer. A storyline to watch. Full show on @SeattleChannel: @WWConverge

RT @SeattleChannel: How will @SeattleCouncil fill an upcoming vacancy when a councilmember resigns for the second time in six months? Counc….

ICYMI: On my #podcast this week, @KromanDavid & I discussed some expected changes to Seattle's renter/landlord laws from @SeattleCouncil, the subject of many public comments this past month. Who's pushing for these changes, and why? Full show: @WWConverge

#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@KromanDavid discussing @SeattleCouncil's concerns over National Guard deployments in our state, @MayorofSeattle's plans to strengthen the city's nuisance ordinance, landlord-tenant laws, and more. @WWConverge.

NEED YOUR QUESTIONS: I'm with @SeattleCouncil members @CMJoyHollings, #MarkSolomon, & #MaritzaRivera this week on @SeattleChannel. Have questions about zoning changes, the Council's ethics code, landlord-tenant laws, something else? Send by COB Tuesday. Thanks! @WWConverge

The @SeattleCouncil's move to pull a bill that would have changed the city's 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:

#NEW #podcast: I'm w/@KromanDavid discussing Cathy Moore resigning from @SeattleCouncil, Kshama Sawant's run for Congress, a twist in the City's effort to speed up the permitting process for @SoundTransit, and more. @WWConverge.

ICYMI: On my #podcast, @KromanDavid & I discussed what's next for @MayorofSeattle/@SeattleCouncil with another rally, similar to "Mayday USA," expected in Seattle in late summer. Clip here, full show here: @WWConverge

#NewRelease #podcast: I'm w/@KromanDavid discussing how @MayorofSeattle & @SeattleCouncil have handled the "Mayday" protests/counterprotests, possible budget impacts from "unprecedented" hiring for @SeattlePD, an ethics code battle, and more. @WWConverge.

#NewRelease #podcast this week is with special guest host @hannahkrieg of The Burner, breaking down @SeattleCouncil ethics code questions and @GovBobFerguson's approval of the state budget. Patrons get our special episodes first on @Patreon! @WWConverge.

#NewRelease #patronsfirst #podcast: I'm with @hannahkrieg of "The Burner" talking about an ethics battle for @SeattleCouncil, @GovBobFerguson's approval of the budget, and more. Get early access to this episode when you subscribe on @Patreon!

When do people in crisis need an involuntary intervention? I spoke with @CARE_Seattle Chief Amy Barden (@SeattleAmySmith) about this controversial topic and the status of Seattle's 9-1-1 system, which she oversees, here on @SeattleChannel. Full show: