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 Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed ban on so-called "junk fees" for renters, a deal to eliminate affordable housing fees to spur development that's now stalled out, a battle between the Mayor and the Seattle Cit...

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 new, politically risky endorsements from Mayor Katie Wilson, some proposed changes to the way Seattle residents can file environmental appeals on development projects, a plan to fend off "vultures" trying to pur...

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 during World Cup matches in Seattle, Mayor Wilson's new plans for homelessness prevention and cleaning up street disorder at the infamous corner of 12th & Jackson, the Point in Time homeless po...

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 novel legal approach from City Attorney Erika Evans to combat gun violence and prostitution on Aurora Avenue North, a budget plan involving the Seattle Fire Department that's apparently been extinguished, a look at what...

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 tension between the Seattle City Council and Mayor Wilson over the proper response to gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, the Council's attempt to change a city ordinance that would allow better deployment of its CAR...

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 Council's push for an emergency street closure ordinance to deal with gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, fallout from the recent Sound Transit light rail decision, a shakeup in Mayor Wilson's leadership...

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 rising concerns over gun violence on Aurora Avenue North, a last-ditch attempt to save the Ballard light rail extension, an in-depth look at why the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has struggled for its six years o...

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 passage of a new homelessness measure that caused a shakeup within the Mayor's leadership team, the consideration of establishing a fire district to ease pressure on the city's general...

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 troubling report on the Seattle Police Department's crowd control policies, Seattle's World Cup spending, Sound Transit's failure to reach the Ballard neighborhood, a rift in Seattle City Council/Mayor relatio...

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 changing position on buffer zones for homeless encampment sites, new moves this week by the King County Council to set deadlines for the Regional Homelessness Authority, a one-time progressive f...

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of the Seattle Channel here. As you've heard over the past few weeks, I've been exploring the different ways Mayor Wilson's plan to expand homeless shelters across the city could impact Seattle. One local agency that's playing a big role is LIHI, the Low Income Housing I...

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 after calls from multiple elected officials to shut down KCRHA, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Brian and David also break down the Seattle City Council's work on expanding city-sanctione...

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 new concerns over Seattle's "Vision Zero" traffic safety initiative with a rising pedestrian death toll, a major public pushback on establishing new data centers in Seattle, a rare legal battle between public sa...

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 approval of two of the three parts of Mayor Wilson's homeless shelter expansion plan, an expanded library levy, an uncertain city revenue forecast, a lower than expected economic impact fro...

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 details of three bills just released from the Mayor's office outlining a new plan to add homeless shelter units, a possible partial rollback of Seattle's Mandatory Housing Affordability program, a potential audit...

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 behind-the-scenes battle over who's going to be the new Seattle City Council President, what Mayor Harrell's new team indicates about his priorities, the legacy of Mayor Jenny Durkan, and a new look at a troublin...

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 major job losses suffered by downtown Seattle and business leaders' concerns about the impact of local taxes on that number, a pause on expanding the use of A.I. at the City of Seattle, a siting plan for Mayor Katie W...

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 library levy proposal that's 87% larger than the last 7-year measure, a plan to regulate automated license plate readers, a major expansion of shelter for Seattle's homeless population, more measures to push back o...

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 fast-approach maximum levy limit for the City of Seattle, Mayor Katie Wilson's call for budget cuts, the City Council's potential reversal of a controversial affordable housing decision after a legal clash with the...

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 new efforts to frame the city's debate over surveillance camera technology, a clash between the City Council and the Mayor over new leadership for Seattle City Light, rising tensions over the city's 9-1-1 alternative...

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 Katie Wilson's first State of the City address, including her evolving position on surveillance cameras and homelessness response, a City Council plan to block ICE from building new jails in Seattle, and new concern...

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Host Brian Callanan here. I had a great conversation with State Rep. Chipalo Street (D-37) about some major issues rolling through our state capitol right now, including a controversial "millionaire's tax," growing concerns over ICE officers in Washington state (especially in the 37th Distr...

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 mixed news from a new report on Seattle's 2023 public drug use ordinance, a new measure the Seattle City Council is considering to refine how local police interact with federal immigration officials, the economic imp...

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 wave of local job layoffs, a financial challenge for Seattle's new convention center, a milestone for Seattle's social housing developer, a record-high spike in evictions in King County, and a potential change in S...

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 Washington State leadership is preparing for a possible immigration crackdown in the Evergreen State, the challenges of connecting with immigrant communities for local governments, a multitude of new department head choice...