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 a huge boost in hiring for the Seattle Police Department and new concerns about accountability for the SPD. Plus, we're talking about the state legislature's recently-approved $78B budget, a possible revisiting of Seattle's tree ordinance, and a legal battle over a nude beach in northeast Seattle. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 the Seattle City Council's concerns over how cuts to federal programs will impact the city's most vulnerable residents, what a relatively car-free Pike Place could look like, the ongoing investigation over workplace dysfunction at Seattle City Light, a new education levy with a major price tag, and a city plan to help developers with water main linkup costs. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City address, a push for transit passenger safety, a wage theft lawsuit brought by three City of Seattle employees, a look at what's next for social housing, and a revived proposal for a voluntary road-use tax. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 a new measure meant to protect firefighters from getting assaulted in the line of duty, a plan to prevent gig workers from getting deactivated, a looming school budget crisis, an expanded "no right turn on red" campaign, and a fix for a mega-pothole, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 what's next for Washington state leadership with Governor Jay Inslee deciding not to run again, the need for a legislative special session, a social housing system taking shape, the impact returning Amazon workers will have on downtown Seattle, and concerns over a new roadway connecting the waterfront and Belltown. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the struggle behind passing a new tree ordinance in Seattle, a plan to raise wages for human services workers, the fallout from  failed attempt to fix our state's broken drug possession law, a request for the SPD to apologize for its actions during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020, a lawsuit over language discrimination for Metro Transit, and more.  If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 a new plan to revitalize downtown Seattle with a focus on law enforcement and drug treatment, a new plan to reduce fees for tenants who pay their rent late, the upcoming special election for crisis care centers in King County, plus an update on Olympia, from gun bills to transportation budgeting. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Erica C. Barnett of Publicola discuss the City of Seattle's plans to triple the Seattle Housing Levy, a big decision for King County regarding its downtown jail, a possible end to the consent decree, a building homelessness crisis in Burien, and a contract with the Mayor's office related to Sound Transit that's raising some questions, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Justin Carder of the Capitol Hill Seattle Blog discuss a City Council move to make sick and safe leave permanent for gig workers, a resolution to expand the Downtown Business Improvement Area, a battle between small landlords and the City of Seattle, continuing work on Seattle's tree ordinance, and an interesting act of "guerilla" traffic safety tactics on Capitol Hill. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel talks with Jerry Cornfield of the Everett Herald to spotlight the major issues happening at our state capitol, from Jay Inslee possibly considering an unprecedented fourth term to funding battles over special education and housing. Plus, are lawmakers taking a new approach to police pursuits, and will our state soon have an official dinosaur?  If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and Erica C.  Barnett of Publicola discuss a challenging trend for City Attorney's Office salaries, a new report on pay for human service workers, the future of Ballard Commons, an update on the state legislature, and Sound Transit's work to improve its fare recovery process. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the City Council's upcoming work on the Vision Zero traffic safety initiative, work towards waste reduction for the city and state of Washington, concern over dropping public school enrollment numbers, a new report on ADU construction, and an update on the impact of King County's repeal of its helmet law for bicyclists. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the new 9-1-1 protocols developing for Seattle's new "third public safety department," the CARE team, SPD surveillance techniques, the ongoing challenge of gun violence, a lawsuit filed by the ACLU regarding the King County jail in downtown Seattle, and some major questions behind implementing Seattle's "Vision Zero" policy on traffic injuries and deaths. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

How are immigrants in Seattle and our state dealing with a blitz of executive orders on immigration policy? Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel connects with Roxana Norouzi, Executive Director of OneAmerica, to get details on how challenges to birthright citizenship, the U.S. asylum system, our state's new "Family Separation Rapid Response Team," and more. If you need more information or resources for immigrants in our state, call the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) hotline at (844) 724-3737. Patrons received access to this episode first as one of the perks of supporting the show. If you'd like to become a patron of the podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel joins Melissa Santos of Axios Seattle to discuss how the passage of I-135 in Seattle, the social housing measure, will impact the city. How much will implementing the measure cost, and who will pay for it? Plus, when might the housing promised by 135 actually come online? We're discussing these questions and more. To access this patrons-first podcast earlier than anyone else next time, support Seattle News, Views and Brews on Patreon!

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 the promises of Mayor Bruce Harrell's State of the City address, a vote from the City of Seattle about caste discrimination, Amazon's order for workers to return to in-person work on May 1, a possible change for state lawmakers on vehicle pursuits, and new proposal to limit right turns on red lights. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the Seattle Police Department's latest crime numbers, the impending vote for social housing and I-135, some possible concessions in the state's efforts towards housing density, Seattle's "watch list" for major projects, and a troubling problem of cars crashing into buildings around Seattle that isn't going away soon. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 a move to increase tree protections that may have some unintended consequences, a push to streamline the historic review process, another City Councilmember who doesn't want the job, Sound Transit's request for feedback on a newly-tweaked light rail expansion plan, and some new transportation dollars coming to Seattle's SODO neighborhood. If you like this podcast,  please support it on Patreon! 

 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 a newly-proposed multi-billion dollar budget to deal with homelessness, a study of Seattle's sugary beverage tax, the state's capital gains tax in court, a new proposal for an MMIP cold cases unit, and a chance for you to sound off about bike infrastructure. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 a new move to increase police hiring, a new lease for Benaroya Hall, the growing list of incumbent Councilmembers deciding not to run again, concerns over our state and local design review process for building construction, and a new look at rising deaths on Washington's roads. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Thank you to patrons Brian and Eric for sending in questions about possible Seattle City Council candidates AND about whether Portland's efforts on homelessness might be replicated in Seattle. Plus, thanks to every single one of you SNVB patrons out there for your support! I'm with Hannah Krieg of The Stranger breaking these questions down. This patrons-first podcast will be available to the public at noon Thursday. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 the rash of gun violence in the days just after Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was sworn in, a change in an employer-based transit program in the city, a disturbing trend in the deaths of people who are homeless in King County, thoughts about the upcoming Seattle City Council races, and more. If you listen to this podcast,  please support it on Patreon! 

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 the priorities guiding the newly-begun state legislative session, rising concerns over flooding in Seattle's South Park neighborhood, public safety at Seattle's new waterfront, a changing pattern for landmarking properties in Seattle, and yet ANOTHER broken bridge for West Seattle. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss a new plan and budget proposal from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, a lawsuit facing the city over Mandatory Housing Affordability, a question for voters at the state and city level on housing, and a preview of the big headlines of 2023. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the results of the special election on social housing funding and school levies, plus a split decision from the Seattle City Council on crowd control policies for police. We're touching on a raucous Comprehensive Plan public hearing on urban growth, and a plan to revamp Seattle's permitting process, too. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the confirmation hearing of SPD Chief Adrian Diaz, a building crisis with unreinforced masonry, the decisions of two sitting Councilmembers not to run in 2023, a growing problem with a water quality project at the Seattle Ship Canal, and a sobering study of firearms deaths in the U.S. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the concerns behind a new homelessness outreach team's report, the goal of "zero functional homelessness" in downtown Seattle in 2023, a review of the city's Comprehensive Plan kicking into high gear, permits to allow for permanent street/sidewalk cafes, and the delicate legal path for prosecuting a former President. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the final cuts and adds in the City Council's budget process, the addition of a "Dual Dispatch" 911 alternative program, the challenges ahead for King County's tax proposal to build five mental health crisis centers, COVID's "acceptable" toll, and a study on the brain health benefits for walking (or rolling). If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the Seattle City Council's balancing act in the latest version of the city budget, student demands for resources in the wake of a school shooting, election surprises, the possible future of ranked choice voting, and what's REALLY happening to kids' brains who play a lot of video games. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss local voter turnout for the 2022 elections, some bad news for the City Council budget process, the challenges posed by Councilmember Sawant's "People's Budget," the local Kroger-Albertson's grocery store merger in court, and a fascinating study of how black elementary school teachers can impact black students all the way through their college years.  If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the latest City Council amendments as the budget process switches into high gear, the re-appointment of the director of the Office of Police Accountability,  a final touch on the City's controversial redistricting process, and the future of the COVID pandemic with state and local "emergencies" wrapping up this week. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss the budget amendment process ahead for the Seattle City Council, a new proposal pushing for a different approach to drug addiction treatment, a possible ban on camping in Portland, ending some COVID emergency programs, and some new redistricting challenges. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and independent journalist Kevin Schofield discuss what's on the line as the City Council gets near its budget deliberation process, issues ahead for an alternative 911 system, a reversal on a planned shelter for the Chinatown-ID neighborhood and City Hall Park's ownership, plus some promises from Seattle's new DOT director. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 what's on the table for the Seattle City Council's first public hearing on this year's budget, impacts of the effective end of the COVID pandemic state of emergency, a new citywide storefront repair program, marijuana pardons, and a spike in traffic fatalities in Pierce County that's a cautionary tale in urban planning. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 a reversal for Bruce Harrell regarding pay for human resource workers, a new investment in community court, finding a new (old) home for Seattle's parking enforcement officers, former Mayor Durkan's missing texts, and a major issue with sidewalk accessibility around our state. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

Learn about the latest in Seattle-area 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 a new City Council committee that's focused on how quickly-changing federal policy is affecting Seattle, a plan to incentivize downtown office buildings to convert to residential use, some positive signs for police recruiting, some new questions about Seattle's nearly-unused Stay Out of Drug Areas law, and a plan to keep Metro bus drivers safer. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 Mayor Harrell's budget presentation this week, a look at the Seattle Police Department's risk management demand analysis and its impact on 911 alternatives, a pushback for a homeless shelter expansion in the Chinatown-ID neighborhood, a newly proposed ballot measure for mental health services, and more. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the flurry of activity happening before the Mayor's budget proposal, changes coming to the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise levy, concerns about the Parks District "rangers," new costs for the city's employer transit program, and the impact of opening the West Seattle Bridge. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 a decision ahead for the City Council on the I-135 social housing measure, a new land use consideration for townhouses, the finalists for the permanent SPD chief job, a new plan for 9-1-1 alternatives, and the impacts of the Bolt Creek wildfire as well. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the intricacies of working a city-based cannabis equity plan, a proposal to reshape Third Avenue, some damage control for Mayor Bruce Harrell after some comments about the City Council and Regional Homelessness Authority went public, the confirmation of soon-to-be SDOT Director Greg Spotts, and a look at a free statewide transit program for people under age 19. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 some changes in the public health response to the COVID pandemic, new details from a public survey related to Seattle's search for a new police chief, a social housing measure that made the ballot after at first falling short, Sound Transit delays, and more! If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 a budget crisis that's not going away during the Council's summer recess, an investigation into missing text messages from former Mayor Durkan and other top city officials, a proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, a question about regional rail from a podcast patron, and a look a plan to remove a section of Highway 99 in Seattle's South Park neighborhood. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 local efforts to deal with a spike in monkeypox cases, lessons learned from last week's primary elections, a new council district map, a new Seattle Film Commission, and a series of troubles surrounding the Washington State Ferry system. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 a land swap between Seattle and King County for the troubled City Hall Park location, a move by Mayor Harrell to revivify business in Seattle emerging from the pandemic, a suprising new SDOT Director candidate, a demand for the SPD to prioritize sex assault cases, and a new challenge arising from peer-to-peer car sharing. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 Seattle's search for a permanent police chief, a possible doubling of taxes for Seattle parks, the challenges ahead for the Jumpstart tax on big businesses, abortion legislation at the city level, and a transportation makeover in progress in the SODO neighborhood. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the Seattle City Council's plan to change how complaints against the SPD Chief are handled, new considerations for sidewalk cafes, Mayor Bruce Harrell's new police hiring plan, the reluctance of city workers to return to the job, and a deep dive on why the City had to cancel 200,000 parking tickets. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the appointment of Mark Solomon as a new City Councilmember, a city, state, and national struggle over "sanctuary" status and immigration, a battle over land use in the SODO neighborhood, a new twist the Comprehensive Plan with regard to equitable development, and a potential pause on federal grants. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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 a new push for solutions to gun violence, a plan to make a cap on food app delivery service prices permanent, concerns after the Charleena Lyles police inquest, a decision over ranked choice voting that faces the Council, plus a look at how high gas prices are changing the way we get around. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 the Seattle City Council's upcoming announcement about Sound Transit light rail alignment, a reconsideration of Mayor Harrell's first veto of his administration, a look at the impact of the Supreme Court's EPA decision on our state, the future of City Hall Park, and questions about a new director for SDOT. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon! 

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 what the City of Seattle is doing in response to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the rollout of a new 988 crisis hotline, concerns about revamping the 911 system, a looming budget deficit, a request for input on Seattle's growth, and a gas tax holiday that isn't causing too much celebration. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!