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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Sonics, What`s Next? 5/17/2013
The NBA Board of Governors rejected Seattle`s bid to bring back basketball. But, Chris Hansen says the game`s not over and Seattle is still gearing up for the Sonics` return. |
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City Inside/Out: Sonics Saga 5/17/2013
After months of waiting, it`s now official - The NBA has rejected Seattle`s bid to bring pro basketball back. The decision has left Sonics fans furious and frustrated. What`s next? Should Chris Hansen and his investment group keep pressing to bring the team back? What will happen to Key Arena and SODO now that several deals hinging on the return of the NBA have fallen through? We hear from Jerry Brewer, Seattle Times sports columnist and Sports Radio KJR co-host, and Jean Godden, Seattle City Council member and chair of its Libraries, Utilities and Center Committee. Are Seattle`s hoop dreams really over? Our studio panel takes its best shots: Sports Press Northwest co-founder Art Thiel, Sports Radio KJR co-host Elise Woodward, Sonics Rising founder Brian Robinson, and KXPA host Mercedes Garcia. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Micro-Housing 5/10/2013
When it comes to the future of Seattle housing, developers are thinking small. But, some neighbors and City Council are putting micro-apartments under the microscope. |
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City Inside/Out: Micro Housing 5/10/2013
Living options in Seattle are growing even as space is shrinking. Micro-apartments are sprouting up all over the city, even as some neighborhood residents protest what they consider a loophole in land use law. Are developers going too far? Do these compact spaces provide a viable affordable housing alternative? Should the city put a freeze on micro-housing? Hear from developer Jim Potter, Reasonable Density Seattle founder Carl Winter and micro-apartment resident Paul Giuglianotti. In studio, we get perspective from Richard Conlin, Seattle City Council member and chair of its Planning, Land Use and Sustainability Committee; transit planner Adam Parast; Wallingford activist Greg Hill; and Capitol Hill activist Dennis Saxman. We put micro-housing under the microscope, as city leaders decide whether a moratorium is needed! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Pot Rules 5/3/2013
More than 55 percent of WA voters said yes to legalize a system to produce and sell marijuana for recreational use. But, how we`ll implement that system still isn`t 100 percent clear. |
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City Inside/Out: Marijuana Zoning 5/3/2013
As the deadline approaches for the Washington State Liquor Control Board to issue marijuana licenses, Seattle is scrambling to set up its own guidelines. Which neighborhoods will see pot shops sprout? Will cannabis tourism bloom in Seattle? Is the state headed on a collision course with two competing systems in place? City leaders are trying to get ahead of the curve by adopting new zoning rules, but will pot entrepreneurs push back on the restrictions? We visit The Joint and hear from owner Shy Sadis about his plans to open both recreational and medical pot shops. We also speak with Mark Kleiman, the state`s new marijuana guru, and Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata about how to handle this controversial new law. In studio, we clear the haze with Council President Sally Clark; Seattle attorney Hilary Bricken; Dockside Co-op founder Oscar Velasco-Schmidt; and David Mendoza, president-elect of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington. |
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City Inside/Out: Journalist Roundtable 4/26/2013
When will the 2013 legislative session end, and how will lawmakers solve the education funding puzzle? Will Seattle`s police regain community support with a new chief? With election season heating up, who is leading the pack in the race for mayor? Will the Sonics return to Seattle? Our panel of veteran journalists, including Lynne Varner of The Seattle Times, Joel Connelly of seattlepi.com and Dominic Holden of The Stranger weigh in! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Governing Washington 4/12/2013
Governor Inslee has a plan to handle budget battles and bring in new revenue, but he`s dealing with legislators pushing back and fighting amongst themselves. |
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City Inside/Out: Governor Jay Inslee 4/12/2013
Governor Jay Inslee has been in office for nearly three months. How is the current session going, and will he be able to successfully broker a deal with the Republican-led Senate and Democratic-led House in order to pass a new budget on time? We sit down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with the governor in his office in Olympia. We also get perspective from House Republican leader Richard DeBolt and Senate Democratic leader Ed Murray about closing the budget gap and funding education when both chambers have such different tax priorities. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Campaign Finance 3/29/2013
A new proposal to use public money to fund political campaigns for Seattle City Council seats is expected to be on your ballot this fall. |
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City Inside/Out: Public Campaign Financing 3/29/2013
Should taxpayers help finance political campaigns? The Seattle City Council is looking at ways to encourage more competition in local races by giving small-dollar donors and lesser-known candidates a power boost. Will more Seattleites run for office if the city matches what they raise by 600 percent? Will public financing lower influence-peddling at City Hall? We examine the push to change election economics in Seattle. For background, we hear from Wayne Barnett, executive director of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission and Rory O`Sullivan, chairman of Fair Elections Seattle. We also get perspective from former City Council candidate Bobby Forch and George Allen of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce. In studio, we are joined by Seattle City Councilmember Mike O`Brien, Seattle Ethics and Elections Commissioner Bruce Carter and Bill Maurer, executive director of the Institute for Justice (Washington Chapter). Is public campaign financing a good idea? How will you vote on this multi-million dollar measure this fall? |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Big Houses, Small Lots 3/22/2013
A new angle on the housing debate in Seattle: developers say “upzoning” is the most efficient way to build new houses, but neighbors are pushing back. |
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City Inside/Out: Density Debate 3/22/2013
As new homes sprout up where gardens and garages used to be, some Seattle residents are battling developers and City Hall over the overcrowding of established neighborhoods. Is this type of tight construction the best way to add density in the city? Should zoning laws be changed? We discuss the Seattle City Council`s next move with Councilman Richard Conlin, chair of the Land Use Committee, hear from a Laurelhurst homeowner who is frustrated with small-lot development and a developer who argues dense development will accommodate the influx of new residents. Our studio panel weighs in on how to manage development on small lots, The panelists are Mike Podowski, land use policy manager at the Seattle Department of Planning and Development; Roger Valdez, director of Smart Growth Seattle; Brad Khouri, owner of b9 architects; and Montlake neighborhood activist Erin Miller. How should Seattle deal with a growing demand for housing in the city? Can we avoid the new, tall, skinny houses turning into a big, fat problem for residents? |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Security Cameras 3/8/2013
Seattle Police are installing up to 30 cameras around Ballard, the Port of Seattle and Alki Beach as a way to improve public safety. But, neighbors are pushing back. |
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City Inside/Out: Safeguarding Seattle? 3/8/2013
The age-old debate over public safety versus privacy rights is heating up as Seattle police install 30 cameras along the city`s shoreline. From Ballard to Alki Beach, residents are concerned that an innovative, federally-funded communications network includes maritime security cameras that could be used to spy on them. We show you what the cameras can see. We hear from Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn; City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, chair of the Council`s Public Safety, Civil Rights and Technology Committee; UW law professor Anita Ramasastry; and a West Seattle resident who is considering moving unless the cameras are removed. In our studio, we get perspective from Seattle Police Captain Chris Fowler and ACLU Deputy Director Jennifer Shaw. Who is watching you? And what are your rights when it comes to surveillance cameras? |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Tolling I-90 3/1/2013
Just when you thought it was safe to cross the water between Seattle and the Eastside...get ready for a new toll on I-90. |
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City Inside/Out: Tolling I-90? 3/1/2013
Should I-90 drivers start paying tolls to help fund the new SR-520? Mercer Island residents are outraged, but others argue it`s the only way to fix a $1.4 billion budget shortfall while potentially reducing congestion on both bridges. Will lawmakers in Olympia propose new I-90 tolls in 2014? The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is studying the new toll and how to ease the pain for Mercer Island residents, but expect a big fight over what some are calling highway robbery. We hear opposing views from House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Judy Clibborn and ranking minority member Rep. Ed Orcutt. We also get perspective from Mercer Island Schools Superintendent Gary Plano and I-90 tolls supporter Sam DeBord. In-studio, we are joined by Mercer Island Mayor Bruce Bassett, WSDOT Tolling Director Craig Stone and Mark Hallenbeck, director of the Washington State Transportation Center. Are tolls taking too much of a toll on Puget Sound drivers? |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Arena Update 2/15/2013
Investor Chris Hansen is making a deal to bring pro basketball back to Seattle. But, two different groups have filed lawsuits to block Hansen`s plan. |
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City Inside/Out: Arena Drama 2/17/2013
As the April deadline approaches for the NBA to decide whether the Sacramento Kings can move to Seattle, many obstacles have emerged. Sacramento is putting together a counteroffer to keep the team, and Chris Hansen`s ownership group is facing two lawsuits to stop plans for a new sports arena in SODO. For background, we talk with Jerry Brewer, Seattle Times sports columnist and Peter Steinbrueck, Port of Seattle consultant. We also hear from John Richards, host of KEXP`s The Morning Show, who discusses local musicians` support of Hansen`s plans for the new arena. In the studio we are joined by Port of Seattle Commission President Tom Albro, sports journalist Art Thiel and SonicsGate Director Jason Reid. Get the latest scoop on the city`s hoop dreams! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Juvenile Justice 2/8/2013
Kids with guns are committing crimes. Lawmakers are responding with a new bill to crack down on kids with illegal firearms, but critics say that “tough love” approach to youth violence will only make the problem worse. |
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City Inside/Out: Juvenile Justice 2/8/2013
The recent spate of gang and gun violence involving young people has shocked our nation. Lawmakers in Olympia are considering much tougher sanctions for kids caught with illegal firearms, including mandatory jail time. Will harsher penalties work? We hear from supporters of the proposal as well as a former gang member who is concerned a new law might backfire. In our studio, we get perspective from King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg, Jennifer Shaw of the ACLU of Washington, Leno Rose-Avila of the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. Senator Adam Kline (D-37th) joins the conversation by phone. Will the "tough love" approach to youth violence make the problem better - or worse? |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Education Funding 2/1/2013
One year ago, the state Supreme Court ruled that our legislature is not fulfilling its duty to pay for K-12 education. Yet, lawmakers are talking about schools cuts. |
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City Inside/Out: Education Funding 2/1/2013
It`s been a year since the state Supreme Court`s McCleary decision, which ruled the legislature is not fulfilling its paramount duty to fully fund K-12 education. How will legislators respond this session? Is there enough political will to find the extra $6 billion needed by 2018? Meet Stephanie McCleary, who has been thrust into the heart of the funding battle. Hear from state Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn and Senate Education Committee Chair Steve Litzow. In the studio, we are joined by attorney Tom Ahearne, who filed the landmark lawsuit on behalf of the McCleary family and the Network for Excellence in Washington Schools (NEWS). We also get perspective from House Appropriations Chair Rep. Ross Hunter and former legislator Skip Priest, who testified in the McCleary case. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Gun Buyback 1/25/2013
As Seattle and King County kick off a gun buyback program, supporters and opponents debate: Do they help reduce violence or are they just a feel-good measure? |
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City Inside/Out: Gun Buyback Program 1/25/2013
Seattle is partnering with King County to buy guns back from the community, no questions asked. Will handing out gift cards help combat gun violence? Was a similar effort two decades ago successful? We hear from supporters King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn about the new Gun Safety Initiative. We also get reaction from KVI talk radio host John Carlson and local gun owners. In our studio, former Seattle mayor and program co-chair Wes Uhlman debates this controversial measure with Dave Workman of the Second Amendment Foundation. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Legislative Liftoff 1/18/2013
Washingtonians elected Jay Inslee and give Democrats a majority. But, the balance of power has shifted at the Capitol. We look ahead to this legislative session. |
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City Inside Out: Legislative Liftoff Web Extra 1/18/2013
Govs. Dan Evans and Mike Lowry talk with host Brian Callanan about health care reform and higher education in WA. |
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City Inside/Out: Legislative Liftoff 1/18/2013
Washington voters returned Democrats to power in Olympia last fall, selecting Jay Inslee for governor and giving Democrats a majority in the House and Senate. But as the new legislative session begins this week, the balance of power has shifted. Two Democrats have jumped ship and now Republicans control the Senate. Is it a new era of bipartisan agreement, or a recipe for government gridlock? How will our elected leaders find $2 billion to fix a budget deficit and fully fund education? We convene former Governors Dan Evans and Mike Lowry to share their perspectives on the state of Washington State and their advice for Governor Inslee! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Seattle Schools 1/11/2013
New Seattle school superintendent Banda has been on the job for just six months. But he`s already been asked to tackle some big projects years in the making. |
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City Inside/Out: Superintendent Speaks 1/11/2013
The Seattle School District faces several key challenges, including overcrowding, a new strategic plan and a February 2012 special election seeking $1.25 billion in levy renewals. Will voters support the district`s vision? How does the state supreme court`s order for the legislature to fully fund public education impact Seattle students? We get perspective from Seattle school board member Michael DeBell, Seattle schools blogger Melissa Westbrook and El Centro de la Raza`s executive director Estela Ortega. In-studio, we go 1-on-1 with Superintendent Jose Banda! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Legislative Priorities 1/4/2013
Democrats control the governor`s mansion and the state House, but the move by two Senate Democrats to join forces with Republicans has swayed the balance of power. Will this create compromise or chaos as Olympia prepares to fill a $1 billion budget gap and find another $1 billion for public education? Will lawmakers be forced to raise taxes or make deep cuts in services? |
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City Inside/Out: Legislative Preview 1/4/2013
As the Washington State Legislature gears up for a new session, three Seattle lawmakers join us to discuss their 2013 priorities. Democrats control the governor`s mansion and the state House, but the move by two Senate Democrats to join forces with Republicans has swayed the balance of power. Will this create compromise or chaos as Olympia prepares to fill a $1 billion budget gap and find another $1 billion for public education? Will lawmakers be forced to raise taxes or make deep cuts in services? We hear from Sen. David Frockt (D-46th), Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37th) and Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-36th) about what`s on their agenda! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Legalizing Marijuana 12/7/2012
City Inside/Out looks at the aftermath of I-502. |
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City Inside/Out: Marijuana Legalization 12/7/2012
Recreational use of marijuana is now legal for adults in Washington, but many questions remain. How do you legally buy pot? Will the federal government crack down on the new state law? Will workplace rules change regarding drug use? How should you talk to your teens about pot possession and use? We examine the aftermath of I-502 and hear from Pat Kohler, Administrative Director of Washington State Liquor Control Board, which has a year to implement a new system for licensing marijuana growers and sellers. We also get perspective from Jim Pugel, Assistant Police Chief of the Seattle Police Department, and Roger Roffman, marijuana researcher and Professor Emeritus of the University of Washington. Helping to clear the air in our studio are our legal eagles, Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, Employment Law Attorney Mike Subit, and Teamsters Local 117 Staff Attorney Dan Swedlow. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Paid Sick Leave 11/30/2012
Is the Paid Sick and Safe Time ordinance a boost for public health or a burden for local businesses? |
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City Inside/Out: Paid Sick Leave 11/30/2012
Since September 1st, Seattle workers have started to accumulate paid time off under a new city law. Is the Paid Sick and Safe Time ordinance a boost for public health or a burden for local businesses? Will retailers increase their prices to absorb the new expense? We get both sides from Cupcake Royale founder Jody Hall and Seattle restaurateur John Schmidt. We also hear from Marilyn Watkins of the Economic Opportunity Institute about how other cities have fared after adopting a similar law. For more perspective, we are joined in studio by Mike Chin, Enforcement Manager of the Seattle Office of Civil Rights, George Allen, Senior Vice President of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and Joe Fugere, Founder of Tutta Bella. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: End of the Ride Free Area 11/16/2012
For the past four decades, millions of people have used Metro Transit`s Ride Free Area -- a system of free buses covering about five square miles of downtown Seattle. But now, the free ride is over. King County, which runs Metro Transit, ended the Ride Free Area September 29th in the effort to dig out of a huge budget hole. But even in just the past six weeks, it`s already clear that for commuters, tourists, and the homeless, losing the Ride Free Area comes at a cost. |
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City Inside/Out: Bus Blues 11/16/2012
Since 1973, millions of people have used Metro Transit`s system of free buses to traverse downtown Seattle. Now, the free ride is officially over. How are transit users being affected by the end of the Ride Free Area? Why was the decision made to end the popular service? Are downtown businesses feeling the impact?
We hear from Tom Rasmussen, Transportation Chair for the Seattle City Council, Katie Wilson of the Transit Riders Union, and Gordon McHenry, Jr., C.E.O. of Solid Ground, which is running the city`s new Circulator bus service. We also get perspective from Tom Norwalk of Seattle`s Convention and Visitors Bureau. In-studio, Metro Transit C.E.O. Kevin Desmond, Downtown Seattle Association president Kate Joncas and Transportation Choices Coalition Policy Director Shefali Ranganathan weigh in. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: King County Sheriff`s Race 10/30/2012
The King County Sheriff`s Office has come under fire after a series of recent problems, including two critical audits. Should new sheriff Steve Strachan retain the position? Or should voters support his better-known challenger, longtime sheriff`s office spokesperson John Urquhart? |
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City Inside/Out: King County Sheriff`s Race 10/30/2012
The King County Sheriff`s Office has come under fire after a series of recent problems, including two critical audits. Should new sheriff Steve Strachan retain the position? Or should voters support his better-known challenger, longtime department spokesman John Urquhart? Sheriff Sue Rahr`s departure last March, with a year left in her term, has created a void that the two law enforcement veterans are competing to fill. Rahr has endorsed Sheriff Strachan, who she helped to groom for the position. Her predecessor, Dave Reichert, however, favors John Urquhart for the job. Hear directly from both candidates about their differing visions to move the department forward. In-studio, veteran journalists Linda Byron of KING 5 News and Steve Miletich of the Seattle Times share their insights from the campaign trail. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Proposition 1: Seawall 10/24/2012
Seattle`s central waterfront seawall is seismically vulnerable. Proposition 1 is a $290 million bond measure that would replace part of it. |
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City Inside/Out: Proposition 1: Seawall 10/24/2012
Seattle`s central waterfront seawall is seismically vulnerable. Should voters approve a $290 million bond measure to replace part of it? Or should waterfront property owners, alone, shoulder the cost? If it passes, Proposition 1 will cost the average Seattle homeowner about $60 a year for 30 years, which critics argue is too much of a tax burden. Supporters say, however, that repairing the crumbling seawall and adjacent piers now is crucial for public safety, and any delay will jeopardize construction timing of the Alaskan Way tunnel and waterfront improvements. We hear from Seattle Aquarium CEO Bob Davidson, Seattle Department of Transportation Seawall Replacement Project Manager Jennifer Wieland and retired UW professor Earl Bell. In studio, former Seattle mayor and Central Waterfront Committee co-chair Charley Royer, and Prop. 1 opponent Christopher Brown, debate the measure. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Initiative 502 10/19/2012
On your ballot this fall, Initiative 502 is asking voters to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. And it`s not a pipe dream. I-502 is ahead in the polls and even has the support of some law enforcement leaders from around the state. Ironically enough, the most vocal opposition to I-502 comes from medical marijuana users, who say this measure makes them a target for police. So what`s your call on this cannabis controversy? You`ll hear from both sides of the story to help you make your choice. |
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City Inside/Out: Initiative 502 10/19/2012
The long-time effort to legalize recreational marijuana hits our state ballots again this fall with Initiative 502. If it passes, anyone over 21 will have easy access to pot at state licensed stores, but it won`t come cheap. There will be a 25% sales tax, with most of the money going towards health programs. Supporters say it`s time to license and regulate marijuana, like alcohol, but opponents argue that legalizing pot will send the wrong message to young people. Plus, there is concern such a law would run afoul of federal drug policy. Ironically, the most vocal opposition to I-502 comes from medical marijuana users, who say this measure will make them a target for police. To help sort out this cannabis controversy, we hear from former U.S. Attorney John McKay, and marijuana activist John Worthington. In studio, Alison Holcomb, I-502 campaign director, and opponent Steve Sarich weigh in. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Initiative 1185 10/12/2012
This fall, get ready for the latest initiative from Tim Eyman: I-1185. It asks voters to decide, for the fifth time, if our state lawmakers need a two-thirds majority to raise taxes. Supporters say I-1185 is the only way we can rein in government spending. But opponents say the measure keeps legislators from doing their jobs. In this edition of Local Issues, you`ll hear from both sides as we consider how I-1185 will impact the way our government works--even to the point of changing our state constitution. |
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City Inside/Out: Initiative 1185 10/12/2012
Tim Eyman`s latest state Initiative 1185 would continue existing law and require either two-thirds legislative approval or a vote by the people to raise taxes. Since 1993, Washington voters have enacted or reaffirmed the two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases four times. Supporters say the vote is necessary to ensure lawmakers uphold the will of the people. Opponents argue the initiative is unconstitutional and cripples state government. Who is funding this initiative? Why is the business community divided on this measure? State Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle), Maud Daudon of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, business owner Judy Coovert and Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center weigh in. In studio Amber Carter of the Association of Washington Business and former Washington State Transportation Secretary Doug MacDonald debate I-1185. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Housing Homeless 12/9/2011
What`s Seattle doing to deal with a chronic problem of homelessness? Find out more about some local, innovative programs in this edition of Local Issues. |
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City Inside/Out: Charter Schools 10/5/2012
This November, Washington voters will decide, for the fourth time, if charter schools should be allowed in our state. Supporters of Initiative 1240 say our school system needs help, and that with 41 other states already allowing charters, we are falling behind in education innovation. Charter school opponents disagree, calling the effort a distraction at a time when education funding is already in turmoil. We visit a charter school in Portland, Oregon and hear from both sides. Don`t miss our studio debate with I-1240 proponent Shannon Campion, who is also the executive director of Stand for Children Washington, and I-1240 opponent Melissa Westbrook, an education activist and blogger at Save Seattle Schools. |
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City Inside/Out: Governor`s Race 9/28/2012
As Election Day gets closer, the race to become the 23rd governor of Washington State is heating up. What are the defining issues that will help voters choose between Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna? We sit down with both candidates and share their views on same sex marriage, reproductive choice and marijuana. We also hear from Washington State Democratic Party chair Dwight Pelz and Republican consultant Brett Bader about the two candidates and why the two parties are spending millions of dollars to win the state`s top job. |
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City Inside/Out: Election Preview 9/21/2012
This fall, some major political battles are being waged across the state and country. On our season premiere, four veteran journalists compare notes on the upcoming general election! From a new Governor and Attorney General, to gay marriage, charter schools and recreational marijuana, voters will soon make some historical decisions. For perspective from the campaign trail, we are joined in studio by Lynne Varner of the Seattle Times, John Carlson of KVI-AM, Deborah Wang of KUOW Public Radio and Erica Barnett of Publicola for a pre-election roundtable! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Veterans Court 11/18/2011
An innovative new program in Seattle is helping local veterans stay out of trouble with the law. Take a look inside Seattle Veteran`s Court. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Waterfront 3/30/2012
What`s your vision for the Seattle Waterfront? We take a look at ideas old and new as the city crafts a whole new look for itself. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Race Relations 1/13/2012
Find some new insights into Seattle`s Race and Social Justice Initiative and how it works in our community with this story on race relations in the city. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Marijuana Reform 2/17/2012
Look into the complex world of marijuana legislation and what some advocates in our state are doing to change those laws with this episode of Local Issues. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Yesler Terrace 5/4/2012
Could a new investment in one of Seattle`s oldest housing projects be a change for the better? Learn what`s happening right now at Yesler Terrace! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Library Levy 4/27/2012
A new Seattle library levy could mean more hours, books and other materials, but some argue that we`re being held hostage. Check out this Local Issues piece to learn more. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Summer Headlines 6/1/2012
A roundtable of seasoned journalists take a look at the biggest headlines of the past year and the months to come on this episode of Local Issues. |
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City Inside/Out: Summer Headlines 6/1/2012
As the summer approaches, which stories are going to be the most newsworthy and interesting to follow? Our panel of veteran journalists weighs in! City Inside/Out wraps up its 10th season this week with a look at some of the headlines that will continue to dominate for the next few months. Are the Department of Justice and the city of Seattle headed for a lawsuit? How will the proposal for a new sports arena in SODO play out? Will voters support levies for Seattle libraries and a new county juvenile justice center? Hear from Joel Connelly of SeattlePI.com, Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, Essex Porter of KIRO TV and Dominic Holden of the Stranger as they discuss the stories they are tracking. Will gay marriage be overturned in Washington state? Will liquor prices rise after privatization? Don`t miss their takes on which stories will sizzle this summer! |
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City Inside/Out: new Seattle Schools Superintendent 5/25/2012
Jose Banda will start as the new Seattle Schools Superintendent on July 1. What can parents and students expect? What legacy does he leave behind? We hear from Superintendent Banda as he gears up for the move from Anaheim, Calif., where he has led a district less than half the size of Seattle`s. We also talk with school blogger Melissa Westbrook; Stephanie Jones of Community and Parents for Public Schools; and Mariellen Sereno, who has worked with the Anaheim City School District as a member of its Independent Citizens Oversight Committee. In our studio, our panel discusses the future of Seattle Public Schools and what needs to happen quickly. Weighing in are Lynne Varner of The Seattle Times; Chris Eide of Teachers United; and Kim Mustafa, a parent with two children attending Seattle public schools. Can a new chief help Seattle make the grade? |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Seattle Center, What`s Next? 5/18/2012
What`s the future of Seattle Center look like with a new glass exhibition and even more exciting changes. Check out a view of the Next 50, right here! |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Center - What`s Next? 5/18/2012
The new Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit opens on May 21. Will it breathe new life into the Seattle Center grounds? What is the fate of Key Arena and Memorial Stadium, on the 50th anniversary of the World`s Fair? How is the Seattle Center staying relevant today? On this week`s show, take a tour of the historic campus with its recent upgrades and get a sneak peak at the new glass attraction. Did you know the Center House has revamped its image and menu offerings? Have you visited the new Theater Commons? We also hear from Seattle Center director Robert Nellams; Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw; and Downtown Seattle Association director Kate Joncas. What`s in the 20-year master plan, and how will the 74-acre landmark continue to make its mark? Don`t miss this edition of City Inside/Out! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Juvenile Justice Levy 5/11/2012
The King County Juvenile Justice levy is on the ballot this August, and supporters say it answers a dire need. Hear the opponents` side of the story, too, in this episode of Local Issues. |
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City Inside/Out: Juvenile Justice Levy 5/11/2012
Voters will decide in August whether to support a $210 million levy to replace King County`s aging facility for cases involving children. Located in Seattle`s Central District, the new Children and Family Justice Center will cost a median homeowner $25 a year for nine years. Supporters say the building is deteriorating beyond repair, but with detention numbers currently down, is this the right time to construct a new complex? We hear from King County councilmember and levy sponsor Bob Ferguson; King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg; former state Supreme Court Justice Bobbe Bridge; and Rick Lichtenstadter, Juvenile Division Supervisor of The Defender Association. We also go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the aging facility and hear from critic Ari Kohn about his concern over investing in a new building instead of more human services. In 2010, voters rejected a more ambitious sales tax hike to replace the juvenile justice facility. Will they be more supportive of a pared back property tax this time around? |
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City Inside/Out: Yesler Terrace 5/4/2012
Yesler Terrace has been a central source of low-income housing in Seattle for 70 years, but it`s falling apart. It also sits on 30 acres of valuable real estate on the edge of downtown. How should the city proceed with redeveloping the area? What will happen to the 1,200 residents who currently living there?
We hear from Dave LaClergue and Gary Johnson of the Seattle Department of Planning and Development, Tom Tierney and Anne Fiske Zuniga of the Seattle Housing Authority, and Yesler Terrace residents Fadumo Isaq, Kristin O`Donnell and Darasavanh Kommavongsa. Yesler Terrace Citizen Review Committee member Quang Nguyen also weighs in.
Is the Seattle Housing Authority`s ambitious vision for Yesler Terrace a good idea? And should the Seattle City Council approve a rezone of the neighborhood to allow greater density, skyscrapers and a significant increase in traffic? |
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City Inside/Out: Library Levy 4/27/2012
Seattle voters will decide on August 7 whether to support a new $123 million levy to save our public libraries. The beloved system is facing a fifth year of budget cuts in 2013, and if the levy fails, five branches will have to close. But will property owners support this seven-year tax increase? And how will levy funding be spent?
We hear from library patrons and branch regional manager Wei Cai, plus Richard Conlin weighs in as Council chair of the library levy. Our studio guests include Councilmember Jean Godden, City Librarian Marcellus Turner and Washington Policy Center Vice-President of Research Paul Guppy.
Tune in as we check out a new chapter in the fate of the Seattle Public Library! |
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City Inside/Out: Parking Pains 4/20/2012
Seattle is hoping to stimulate economic growth by simplifying regulations and eliminating some minimum parking requirements. An unusual alliance of businesses, labor groups, low-income housing providers and the environmental community support this change, but some neighborhoods are up in arms over the prospect of overcrowded streets and a loss of quality of life. Is Seattle becoming unfriendly to drivers?
We hear from residents across the city, and Richard Conlin weighs in as chair of the city council`s planning, land use and sustainability committee. Our studio guests include developer Liz Dunn; Brock Howell of Futurewise; and architect Greg Hill.
Should developers drive Seattle`s parking future? Tune in this week for our lively debate!
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City Inside/Out: Plastic Bag Ban 4/6/2012
Starting July 1st, Seattle shoppers will have to bring re-usable bags to the store, or be prepared to shell out a nickel for a paper bag. How are businesses and consumers getting ready for this big change? Why has the reaction been mixed, so far?
On January 19, 2012, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags at all Seattle retailers. The new law takes effect on July 1. How is the city`s outreach effort going? Are the rules clear? We hear from City Councilmember Mike O`Brien; Alann Hamada, Director of Uwajimaya Seattle; Tony D`Onofrio, Sustainability Director of Town & Country Markets; and Robb Krehbiel of Environment Washington.
Why did the Seattle City Council approve this ban just three years after voters rejected a similar measure? How many other cities are planning to follow in Seattle`s footsteps? Check it out this week on the show! |
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City Inside/Out: Envisioning Seattle`s Waterfront 3/30/2012
For the past year, the city has hosted community forums to explore the future of the waterfront after the Alaskan Way Viaduct comes down. What priorities have emerged? Which ideas are getting the most buzz? What would a dynamic public space along Elliott Bay look like?
The viaduct is scheduled to come down in 2016, after the waterfront tunnel is completed, which will provide a unique opportunity to re-think Seattle`s waterfront. In the next few months, a concept design will be delivered to city leaders. How will they balance the myriad competing needs? What do citizens want? What are waterfront businesses most concerned about?
We pay a visit to a longtime waterfront institution, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop on Pier 54, and hear from fourth-generation owner Andy James. We also get perspective from Marshall Foster, City of Seattle Planning Director; Maggie Walker, co-chair of the Waterfront Committee; and Cary Moon, director of the People`s Waterfront Coalition. How different will the waterfront look in five years? |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Schools 3/23/2012
Seattle schools are in a major time of transition. Take a look at the District`s new leader and a new direction in this edition of Local Issues. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Schools 3/23/2012
With Interim Superintendent Susan Enfield`s decision to leave for the Highline School District, Seattle Public Schools are in turmoil again. What insights does Dr. Enfield have for her replacement? What should the top priorities be for educating Seattle`s kids? We get perspective from education activist Melissa Westbrook, new School Board member Sharon Peaslee and past School Board President Steve Sundquist. Dr. Enfield joins us in the studio for a one-on-one discussion. What does she hope to accomplish in the next three months? What will it take to restore the public`s faith in our education system? |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: New Sports Arena 3/9/2012
Should Seattle invest in another arena? Check out this piece to hear from all sides of the story! |
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City Inside/Out: New Sports Arena? 3/9/2012
It`s been four years since the Seattle Supersonics left town, but basketball fans are buzzing with excitement over a new deal to try and lure the NBA and possibly the NHL here. San Francisco financier Chris Hansen is offering to put up nearly $300 million to build a new arena in SODO if the city and county agree to invest $200 million from taxes generated by the new facility. Should city leaders support this proposal? What protection will taxpayers have that Hansen`s team will cover any funding gaps? Can the city support two more professional sports teams? We get perspective from NBA legend Lenny Wilkens, Chris Van Dyk of Citizens for More Important Things, and KJR`s "Softy" Mahler. Our studio panel includes Arena Solution organizer Brian Robinson, Seattle Times columnist Jerry Brewer, SODO Business Association president Mike Peringer, and Hall Walker, deputy budget director of the city of Seattle. |
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City Inside/Out: Privatizing Liquor 2/24/2012
After being bombarded with the most expensive initiative campaign in state history, Washington voters chose to privatize liquor last fall. We look at the aftermath of I-1183 and the changes that are on tap. How are distributors reacting to the new 10% tax they will soon have to pay? Will consumers balk at the new 17% retail tax on their booze? Will craft distilleries stay in business? We hear from the Washington State Liquor Control Board`s Pat Kohler, restaurateur Eric Banh and Sound Spirits` Steven Stone. Our studio guests include Joe Gilliam, President of the Northwest Grocery Association; John Guadnola, Executive Director of the Washington Wine and Beer Wholesalers Association; Jan Gee, C.E.O. of the Washington Food Industry Association; and David LeClaire, General Manager of Wine World Warehouse. Bottom line: As state liquor stores begin to shut down, consumers are pondering whether liquor prices will go down...or up! |
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City Inside/Out: Marijuana Reform 2/17/2012
Should Washington become the first state to legalize marijuana? Medical marijuana is already legal here, but the system of growing and getting it is complicated. Will a new initiative make things easier or harder for patients? And should the law expand to give all adults legal access to marijuana? What are the repercussions? We hear from travel guru and I-502 co-sponsor Rick Steves, State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles, State Representative Terry Nealey and Phil Dawdy of the Washington Alternative Medicine Alliance. Our studio guests are marijuana legalization supporter Alison Holcomb, Campaign Director of New Approach Washington, and legalization opponent Jim Cooper, Past President of the Washington Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Police 2/10/2012
The Seattle Police Department has come under fire from the community and the Department of Justice for the way its officers use excessive force when dealing with the public. Now, 2 months after some serious allegations from the DOJ, has anything changed? How is the SPD rebuilding community trust? We talk to Seattle Police Chief John Diaz to answer those questions and more. We also hear from Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and community leaders Rev. Harriett Walden of Mothers for Police Accountability, Attorney Lorena Gonzalez and Rich O`Neill of the Seattle Police Officers Guild. |
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City Inside/Out: Belltown Blues 2/3/2012
Belltown has always been a diverse and popular neighborhood in Seattle, but many residents and businesses are singing the blues. Multiple gun shots on New Year`s Eve coupled with a recent police report that 50 people are responsible for 2,700 Belltown arrests have led to increasing public safety concerns. What are the city and county doing to help Belltown change its image and reduce its crime problem? Our studio guests include Mayor Mike McGinn, Belltown Business Association President Jim Miller, Belltown business owner Jessica Norton and Jon Scholes of the Downtown Seattle Association. |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Tolling 1/27/2012
What`s tolling going to look like around Seattle now and in the future? We hear from the experts to help you figure out how much it could impact you! |
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City Inside/Out: Future of Tolling 1/27/2012
It`s been a month since tolling on 520 began. How well is it working and are we on track to raise enough revenue to pay for the 520 bridge replacement? Are Washingtonians willing to accept more tolling across the state for better roads & highways? How is tolling impacting the trucking industry industry? Studio guests include Craig Stone, Tolls Director for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Mark Hallenbeck, Director of the Washington State Transportation Center, Richard Ford, Chairman of the Washington State Transportation Commission and Doug MacDonald, former Washington State Transportation Secretary. Are all the new tolls taking a toll on drivers in Washington? |
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City Inside/Out: Same-Sex Marriage 1/20/2012
Since Washington State`s domestic partnership law took effect in 2007, gay rights advocates have been pushing for marriage equality here. Voters affirmed, in 2009, their acceptance of "Everything but Marriage" for gays and lesbians, leading many advocates to declare their work done. Recently though, Governor Chris Gregoire dropped a political bombshell with her push for a same-sex marriage bill this legislative session. Should marriage only be between one man and one woman, or should the state join six others in the country that recognize gay marriage? We meet a lesbian couple who are fighting for marriage equality, and hear from a Christian minister who vows to fight against it. Studio guests include Pastor Ken Hutcherson of Antioch Bible Church, King County Councilmember Joe McDermott, Josh Friedes of Equal Rights Washington, and Everett attorney Stephen Pidgeon. |
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City Inside/Out: Race Relations 1/13/2012
It`s been nearly 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King began his fight for racial equality. How far have we come in Seattle? We take a look at the city`s Race and Social Justice agenda, its response to community concerns about excessive force by the Seattle Police Department, and the impact of the new Congressional redistricting plan on racial politics here. Studio guests include Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, OneAmerica founder Pramila Jayapal, Latina/o Bar Association of Washington president Fe Lopez and University of Washington student Hamdi Mohamed. |
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City Inside/Out: 2012 Legislative Preview 1/6/2012
The new year brings some new challenges for our legislators in Olympia. How will they fix a $1.4 billion budget hole? Will they support gay marriage? How will they respond to a recent high court ruling that lawmakers are failing to fully fund education? Four Seattle lawmakers join us to preview the 2012 legislative session. Studio guests include House Majority Whip Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37th), Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36th), Senator David Frockt (D-46th) and Senator Adam Kline (D-37th). |
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City Inside/Out: Sales Tax Hike? 12/16/2011
The state is facing a $2 billion deficit, with dire consequences for education, public safety and the disabled. To help reduce the impact, Governor Chris Gregoire is proposing a new temporary half-cent sales tax increase. She joins us in the studio to discuss why she believes voters will support this, even in these tough economic times. Does she have legislative support for this move? Hear from Senators Ed Murray (D-Seattle) and Mike Hewitt (R-Walla Walla), Representative Ross Hunter (D-Medina) and state Republican Party chair Kirby Wilbur. Would you support a sales tax hike next year? |
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City Inside Out: Housing the Homeless 12/9/2011
On any given night, thousands of homeless people are living on the streets throughout King County. This week, we take stock of how Seattle is tackling its homeless problem, and whether a new partnership with Seattle faith`s community is working. The city council has passed two laws recently to allow tent cities and car camps. Will these be effective in leading to a permanent housing solution? We meet some of Seattle`s homeless, and hear in studio from some of the city`s leading advocates. Don`t miss our discussion with Seattle Deputy Mayor Darryl Smith, Committee to End Homelessness Director Bill Block, City Council Chair of Health & Human Services Nick Licata, and Real Change Publisher Tim Harris. |
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City Inside/Out: Moving Seattle 12/2/2011
This week, we look at how Seattle should tackle its transportation and transit priorities. Voters recently rejected Proposition One, which would have collected over $200 million via a new $60 car tab tax, to pay for needed street and transit improvements. So, what`s next? Will potholes prevail? Will voters be asked to decide next year on another similar measure? Don`t miss our studio roundtable with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Peter Hahn, Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond, Bus Chick & Blogger Carla Saulter and Fremont Business Owner Suzie Burke! |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Veterans Court 11/18/2011
This week, we look at an innovative new approach to helping Seattle veterans who get into legal trouble. Seattle Veterans Court offers a therapeutic approach for defendants who qualify, but does it work? Meet two Seattle men who fought for the U.S. but then fell into addiction and homelessness when they returned. Veterans Court offers them another chance, but can they stick to their rigid probation terms? We also hear from Presiding Judge Fred Bonner, Prosecutor Jennifer Grant, Defender Burns Petersen and U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs` Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator Kevin Devine about how they are helping local veterans access community services while re-integrating into civilian life. |
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City Inside/Out: Post-Election Journalist Roundtable 11/11/2011
This week on City Inside/Out, our panel of veteran journalists compares notes on the recent general election. Were there any surprises? Are voters largely content with our city council? Why did school board president Steve Sundquist get a failing grade while other incumbents passed? Why did the $231 million school levy succeed, but $60 car tabs fail? Does $22 million buy a campaign in WA? Don`t miss our reporter roundtable with Lynne Varner of the Seattle Times, Dave Ross of KIRO Radio, Erica Barnett of Publicola and Chris Grygiel of the Associated Press! |
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City Inside/Out: Journalist Roundtable 11/4/2011
This week on City Inside/Out, our panel of veteran journalists compare notes on the upcoming general election. Will Jean Godden win a 3rd term on the city council? Will Seattle voters support a $60 car tab tax and a $231 million school levy? Will 4 school board incumbents get to keep their jobs? Will Costco`s liquor initiative pass? How will Tim Eyman`s toll and transit measure fare? We convene Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, John Carlson of KOMO Radio, Dominic Holden of The Stranger and Deborah Wang of KUOW Public Radio for a pre-election roundtable! |
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City Inside/Out: Initiatives 1125 and 1183 10/28/2011
This week on City Inside/Out, 2 controversial initiatives on the November ballot. Costco has spent a record $22 million to push for I-1183, which would privatize liquor sales in Washington. Supporters say it will improve consumer choice and public safety, but opponents argue small businesses will be hurt and alcohol consumption will rise. Kathryn Stenger of Yes on I-1183 and Alex Fryer of No on I-1183 debate in our studio. Also, should tolls be flat or variable? I-1125 sponsor Tim Eyman wants voters to support his new initiative to tighten tolling rules in our state and ban light rail over I-90. He says flat tolls with an expiration date are fair, but opponents like King County Executive Dow Constantine argue transportation funding will be hurt if I-1125 passes. Eyman joins us in studio to debate former state transportation secretary Doug MacDonald. Don`t miss the show! |
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City Inside/Out Local Issues: Families and Education Levy 10/21/2011
Where are your tax dollars going for Seattle`s Families and Education Levy? Check out this Local Issues story to find out! |
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City Inside/Out: Families and Ed. Levy and School Board Races 10/21/2011
This week on City Inside/Out, should voters renew the 7-year Families and Education levy this November? If approved, the measure will double the amount collected from homeowners to help close the achievement gap at Seattle public schools. Campaign co-chair Matt Griffin and opponent Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center debate about the new levy. Also, more than half of the Seattle school board is up for re-election and facing an uphill battle as the district tries to recover from its recent problems. A $1.8 million financial scandal and the ouster of Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson have shaken public confidence in the leadership. Should the board incumbents be given a passing or failing grade? We hear from education activist Melissa Westbrook and Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy executive director George Allen about why they have come to opposite conclusions! |
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City Inside/Out: City Council Race 9 and Proposition 1 10/14/2011
This week on City Inside/Out, we continue our election coverage with City Council Position 9 and Proposition 1. Incumbent Sally Clark is facing challenger Dian Ferguson, who she put out of a job when the City Council cut its funding for SCAN TV, where Ferguson was the executive director. Both tout their leadership abilities. Who will voters support this time around? Also on the ballot, Proposition 1, a new $60 car tab tax to pay for transportation improvements in Seattle. Supporter Maurice Classen and opponent John Fox debate this controversial measure. Don`t miss it! |
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City Inside/Out: City Council Races 3 & 5 10/7/2011
On this episode of City Inside/Out, our elections coverage continues with 2 more Seattle City Council races. First-term incumbent Bruce Harrell debates challenger Brad Meacham, and two-termer Tom Rasmussen faces off with accountant Dale Pusey. |
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City Inside/Out: City Council Races 1 & 7 9/30/2011
City Inside/Out is back, with new host, Brian Callanan! This week, we kick off our election coverage with 2 fascinating Seattle City Council races. Incumbent Jean Godden is in the fight for her political life with challenger Bobby Forch, with accusations from both sides about questionable work absences. In a strange twist, Tim Burgess`s quest for a second term being aided by opponent David Schraer, who has in fact endorsed the incumbent! Don`t miss our season premiere! |
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City Inside/Out: Season Finale 6/17/2011
As we close out our 9th season, we welcome back 4 journalists for some context on the headlines coming out of city hall. The Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle Police Department and Seattle School District are just some of the many topics that continue to dominate the news, for better or worse. Don`t miss our political roundtable with KIRO TV`s Essex Porter, Seattle Times` Joni Balter, Crosscut`s David Brewster and Publicola`s Josh Feit! |
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City Inside/Out: Light Rail on Track? 6/10/2011
It`s been almost 2 years since Sound Transit`s initial light rail line opened for business. While the service has been popular and ridership is up, daily boardings still fall well short of the agency`s initial projections. Now, with the recent recession and declining tax revenues, there is concern that cuts will have to be made and the project scaled back. One casualty so far: the promised line to Federal Way. We hear from Mayor Skip Priest of Federal Way and Nat Levy of the Bellevue Reporter. We also get perspective on the latest happenings at Sound Transit and its plans for South and East King County from board member Larry Phillips, who`s joined in studio by transportation analyst John Niles. |
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City Inside/Out: Broadband Battles 6/3/2011
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn wants to create an ambitious high speed broadband network that will reach all homes, saying it`s for the city`s future. But how will we pay the $800 million price tag? And who should build it? We hear from Bill Schrier, the city`s Chief Technology Officer; Len Rozek, Senior V.P. of Comcast (WA); Sue Anderson, VP and GM for Qwest/CenturyLink in Seattle; and Bill Baron, a citizen broadband advocate. We also hear from a Pioneer Square gaming company that needs more speed, and travel to Tacoma to profile the city-owned Click! Network. |
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City Inside/Out: Paid Sick Leave 5/27/2011
Paid sick leave can often be a touchy topic. It`s a benefit that workers often take for granted, especially those who work full-time, but not everyone has access to it. Now, a consortium of Seattle organizations are working with city leaders to craft a new law, but some opponents say making paid sick leave mandatory will hurt local businesses. We hear from both sides about whether Seattle should proceed with this proposal. Interviewees include local ice cream maven Molly Moon, the Seattle Hotel Association`s Howard Cohen and city councilor Nick Licata. Studio guests include George Allen of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Lisa Stone, Executive Director of Legal Voice. |
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City Inside/Out: Medical Marijuana 5/20/2011
Medical marijuana has been legal in WA since 1998, but what`s never been resolved is how patients can actually obtain the drug unless they grow it themselves. Meanwhile, dozens of pot dispensaries have been popping up to meet the need. Recently, state lawmakers passed a bill that would have required pot dispensaries to become licensed, and would have created a patient registry. Governor Chris Gregoire vetoed most of the bill, however, saying it would put Washington afoul of federal law. We take up the debate about whether pot dispensaries should be legal and what`s next for medical marijuana patients in light of the recent news out of Olympia. Studio guests include Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, ACLU-WA Drug Policy Director Alison Holcomb, State Representative Terry Nealey (R-16th) and Jim Cooper, President of the WA Association for Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention. |
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City Inside/Out: Housing the Poor 5/6/2011
In the past, Seattle`s homeless population found shelter and support services only downtown, but that`s changing. Now, with rising real estate costs and concerns that the central business area is becoming saturated with human services, developers are looking to communities like Ballard, the University District and Aurora Avenue for dispersion. This week, we take up the growing trend and gauge neighborhood reaction. Our guests include Rick Hooper of Seattle`s Office of Housing, Sharon Lee of the Low Income Housing Institute, Bill Block of the Committee to End Homelessness, Bill Hobson of the DESC, Rick Freidhoff of the Compass Housing Alliance, Faye Garneau of the Aurora Avenue Merchants` Association, and Dave Jarrell of the Ballard Preservation Association. |
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City Inside/Out: Cop Cams 4/29/2011
An increasing number of police departments across the country are equipping their officers with body cameras to help capture their interactions with the public. Is it time for Seattle to take similar measures? After a string of high profile cases involving police use of force, many say yes. We take up this debate with city council member Bruce Harrell, Seattle Police Officers` Guild president Richard O`Neill, ACLU-WA`s deputy director Jennifer Shaw and Seattle Human Rights Commission chair Roslyn Solomon. We also travel to Bainbridge Island to see how the new technology is working there. |
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City Inside/Out: Tunnel Votes? 4/22/2011
The viaduct saga continues... 2 anti-tunnel citizen efforts have collected tens of thousands of signatures to qualify for a public vote this fall in Seattle, but both are being challenged by city attorney Pete Holmes. He argues neither measure is legal and will waste taxpayer money. This week, we take up the battle about whether or not the public should be allowed to decide once again on the fate of the viaduct. |
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City Inside/Out: Felons Rights 4/15/2011
When you apply for a job or apartment, your past can come back to haunt you. That is especially true if you are an ex-offender with a conviction record. The Seattle Human Rights Commission and Seattle Office of Civil Rights are looking into whether to make discrimination against felons in hiring and housing illegal. We meet a man struggling to overcome his past, and hear from supporters and opponents of this proposal. |
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City Inside/Out: Earthquakes-Are We Ready? 4/8/2011
As Japan works to recover from a devastating earthquake and tsunami, there is a new focus on just how ready Seattle is for a natural disaster of that magnitude. It`s been ten years since our region last had a major shake. This week on City Inside/Out, we explore just how likely we are to experience a 9.0 earthquake like Japan, what city officials have done to prepare and how individuals should get ready. What do we know about the "Seattle fault" that underlies the Emerald City? We visit a local historic landmark that has found new life since the Nisqually quake, and get a quick lesson in the region`s shaky past from historian Alan Stein. Joining us in the studio are University of Washington seismologist Bill Steele, Seattle Office of Emergency Management Director Barb Graff and Seattle Department of Planning and Development Principal Engineer Jon Siu. Make your brain shake, rattle and roll-in a good way! |
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City Inside/Out: Teen Sex Trafficking 4/1/2011
Sexually exploited youth is a troubling trend, and a recent Seattle survey estimates there are 300 to 500 children who are being prostituted locally. Today we look at this growing problem and some new approaches the city is taking to help these young girls escape the abuse. We hear the personal story of Noel, who was trafficked by a pimp at 16, and go undercover on a police sting operation with Lt. Eric Sano of the Seattle Police Department. In studio, our guests, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, King County Deputy Prosecutor Sean O`Donnell and Melinda Giovengo, Executive Director of YouthCare, talk about the efforts that are underway to increase the prosecution of predators while supporting young trafficking survivors. |
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City Inside/Out: Homeless Encampment 3/25/2011
Nickelsville is about to become homeless again. On May 15, residents at Seattle`s roving homeless camp will have to vacate an old fire station in Lake City and find a new site. Mayor Mike McGinn wants the city to create a permanent homeless encampment with support services in SODO, but the council so far has been skeptical about the idea. Looming over the controversy are concerns over the mayor`s proposed price tag for the effort. Should the city spend $1 million to house 100 homeless people for 2 years? We debate this controversy and visit Portland`s first permanent encampment, Dignity Village, to see how well that version has worked. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle`s Waterfront 3/18/2011
The Alaskan Way Viaduct is scheduled to be demolished by 2016, if not sooner, and planning is underway to envision a new public space along Elliott Bay. What should the new waterfront look like? And will a dramatic re-design draw more locals and tourists to the area? We get some perspective from People`s Waterfront Coalition co-founder Cary Moon and Ivar`s CEO Bob Donegan. In our studio, we hear from city planning director Marshall Foster, Waterfront Partnerships Committee co-chair Maggie Walker and People for Puget Sound`s Heather Trim about the latest developments in this multi-million dollar effort. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Schools Turmoil 3/11/2011
The Seattle School District is clearly a system in turmoil. Earlier this month, the Board of Directors fired Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson and Chief Financial Officer Don Kennedy after it lost confidence in their leadership once a financial scandal came to light. This week, we talk with school board members Steve Sundquist, Kay Smith-Blum and Betty Patu about whether they should have caught problems sooner, and just what their plan is going forward. We also hear from new interim superintendent Susan Enfield about her priorities for the district. |
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City Inside/Out: Dept. of Neighborhoods 3/4/2011
The Department of Neighborhoods is often the main link that residents have with City Hall but in recent times, there have been growing concerns about its future. Recently, Mayor Mike McGinn cut the department`s budget drastically and decided not to re-appoint its director, Stella Chao. We talk with her as well as the department`s first director, Jim Diers, about its past, present and future. We also hear from City Neighborhood Council chair Chas Redmond and Downtown District Council chair Laine Ross. And we visit a small city-supported p-patch that is reaping big benefits for the community. Whether you live in a Seattle neighborhood, work at City Hall or both, you don`t want to miss this lively discussion on City Inside/Out! |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Headlines 2/25/2011
In the past few weeks, city hall has been making lots of headlines. The community outrage over the controversial police shooting of woodcarver John Williams; the mayor`s threat to veto the viaduct vote; and the upcoming city council races are only 3 of the most interesting issues to follow. Our panel of veteran journalists, Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, David Brewster of Crosscut.com, John Carlson of KOMO Radio and Dominic Holden of the Stranger, help us make sense of it all. |
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City Inside/Out: Chinatown/I.D. Future 2/18/2011
In the next few months, many changes are planned for Seattle`s Chinatown/International District. On the table is a major rezoning proposal to quadruple building heights in some parts of the area. There are also plans for a new streetcar line, more parks and additional housing. How are residents and businesses reacting in the historic neighborhood? We visit the I.D. to find out. Don`t miss our studio discussion with city council member Sally Clark, Uwajimaya Vice-President Alan Kurimura and Maiko Winkler-Chin, executive director of the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation & Development Authority (SCIDpda)! |
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City Inside/Out: Public Health Cuts 1/28/2011
To close the state`s $4.6 billion budget crisis, King County will soon be slashing services for thousands of vulnerable patients. Low-income mothers and babies will be hard hit, as will poor adults needing medical and dental care. Hundreds of healthcare workers will be laid off as well. Are there ways to cushion the blow? Can the county be more efficient? Will the state losing valuable federal funding with these cuts? We hear from Dr. David Fleming, Director of King County Public Health; Mark Secord, Executive Director/C.E.O. of Neighborcare Health; Teresita Batayola, Executive Director of International Community Health Services; and Paul Guppy, Vice President-Research of the Washington Policy Center. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle`s Streets 1/21/2011
The recent deluge of rain and snow in Seattle have created a pothole problem on our streets. Should fixing them be our top priority? We take a look at how the city is scrambling to catch up on these and other street maintenance projects in these tight budget times. Are we neglecting our basic transportation infrastructure while pursuing large capital projects? Where is the Bridging the Gap money going? Hear from transportation department head Peter Hahn about the city`s priorities for 2011. Also in studio are Jon Scholes, Vice President of Advocacy & Economic Development of the Downtown Seattle Association, and Rob Johnson, Executive Director of the Transportation Choices Coalition. |
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City Inside/Out: Soaked Seattle 1/14/2011
It sure is rainy in the Rainy City these days, and Seattle is bracing for more flooding, landslides and sewer problems. Is climate change making it harder to keep residents safe and dry? What is it costing the city and its residents? And are we investing in the right infrastructure? We take a look at how the city is helping one Thornton Creek homeowner, why Madison Valley is undergoing a $30 million transformation and whether a $500 million effort to deal with stormwater is worth the price tag. Studio guests include meteorologist Cliff Mass, Seattle Public Utilities director Trish Rhay and environmental author John Lombard. |
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City Inside/Out: Legislative Preview 1/7/2011
As the state legislature prepares to convene next week, we take a look at City Hall`s priorities this session, and bring together a roundtable of Seattle lawmakers to discuss how Olympia will handle the state`s looming $4.6 billion budget deficit. Governor Chris Gregoire has proposed an all-cuts budget that will deeply impact education, healthcare and human services. Will the legislature accept the plan or come up with a better alternative? Studio guests include Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-36th), Rep. Eric Pettigrew (D-37th) and Sen. Scott White (D-46th). |
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City Inside/Out: Year-End Edition 12/17/2010
In the last few years, Washington state government has taken quite a beating. With the recession continuing to drag on, billions of dollars in programs and services have been cut, with more to come in January. Governor Chris Gregoire joins us for a close look at the challenges she faces as she and the legislature deal with a $4.6 billion budget hole. Also on this one-hour special edition, our annual journalist roundtable with picks of the political winners and losers of 2010. Guests include Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, Erica C. Barnett of Publicola, Chris Grygiel of seattlepi.com and Essex Porter of KIRO TV. Take stock of 2010 with us! |
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City Inside/Out: Snow Response 12/10/2010
Thanksgiving week 2010 was snowy in Seattle, making it delightful for some but a nightmare for others, especially commuters. How did the city fare in its snow preparedness, and do we have the right game plan and expectations for the next time around? How should the city balance its resource and environmental impact concerns? Studio guests include Seattle Department of Transportation Director Peter Hahn, METRO General Manager Kevin Desmond and People for Puget Sound Executive Director Kathy Fletcher. |
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City Inside/Out: Viaduct Tunnel 12/3/2010
Ever since the 2001 Nisqually earthquake damaged the viaduct, the city, county and state have been embroiled in controversy over its replacement. Now, a decade later, a bored tunnel along Seattle`s central waterfront has emerged as the most likely winner, though support is certainly not unanimous. We take a look at the recently released environmental impact study on the tunnel, and feature comments by tunnel opponents Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and city councilor Mike O`Brien at a recent forum hosted by the Stranger. To provide contrasting perspective, we sit down in-studio with state viaduct administrator Ron Paananen and Seattle City Council transportation chair Tom Rasmussen. Don`t miss the show! |
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City Inside/Out: Nickelsville 11/19/2010
After weeks of negotiations. Nickelsville, the roving homeless tent city named after Seattle`s last mayor, has landed in Lake City. An abandoned firehouse is serving as an interim home while the city makes plans for a more permanent site in SoDo. This is a significant change in city policy; previously it has frowned on hosting encampments on public land. On this week`s show, we look at Mayor Mike McGinn`s goal to create a permanent encampment on the former Sunny Jim site. Is it a good idea? Our studio guests include Tim Harris, publisher of the homeless newspaper Real Change; Darryl Smith, Seattle`s deputy mayor; and Bruce Ramsey, editorial writer for the Seattle Times. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Public Libraries 11/5/2010
For the last two years, Seattle public libraries have endured tough budget cuts. As city government grapples with the economic downturn, libraries have been hit with summer closures, staff cuts and reductions to the book budget. Is a 27-branch system still relevant in an age of e-books and digital downloads? Today, we hear from Seattle City Librarian Susan Hildreth, who may soon be leaving to head the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington, D.C. We also get perspective from the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees` Acting President Marie McCaffrey, the University of Washington Information School`s Professor Mike Crandall and Beacon Hill Branch Librarian Wei Cai. |
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City Inside/Out: Election Roundtable 10/29/2010
Election Day is fast approaching, and this year`s ballot is full of people, issues - and money. A record amount will be spent here in WA for this mid-year election, and there are many citizen initiatives and candidates to consider. Does U.S. Senator Patty Murray deserve a 4th term? Should a state income tax be imposed on the rich? Should liquor sales be privatized? On this show, 4 veteran journalists sort through the choices and weigh in with their thoughts and perspectives. Confirmed guests include Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, John Carlson of 570 KVI, Josh Feit of Publicola and Chris Grygiel of seattlepi.com. |
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City Inside/Out: Murray vs. Rossi 10/22/2010
After 18 years in office, U.S. Senator Patty Murray is facing a formidable challenge from former Republican state senator Dino Rossi. Will the volatile political climate favor change? Or will Murray garner enough support to serve a 4th term in Congress?
Today, we hear from both candidates on the campaign trail. In-studio, we feature a debate between the Dwight Pelz, the chairman of the state Democratic Party, and Luke Esser, the chairman of the state Republican Party, about which contender is better to represent Washington state. |
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City Inside/Out: Liquor Initiatives 10/15/2010
Is it time to get Washington state out of the liquor business? This November, voters will decide on 2 initiatives that if passed, will significantly change how, when and where you can buy your next 5th of vodka. This week, we take a look at both I-1100 and I-1105, and sort through just what each would do and how they would differ from each other. Is it time to change the state`s Prohibition era liquor policies? Studio guests include Bruce Beckett of the Washington Restaurant Association (pro-1100), Charla Neuman of WA Citizens for Liquor Reform (pro-1105) and John Guadnola of the WA Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (anti-1100/1105). |
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City Inside/Out: King County Sales Tax Debate 10/8/2010
King County voters will decide in November whether to support a sales tax increase to fund public safety programs. Law enforcement agencies say the Sheriff`s and Prosecutor`s offices will face deep cuts if the measure fails. But should voters agree to raise the county sales tax by two-tenths of a percent, bringing the total tax rate to 9.7%? We hear from County Executive Dow Constantine and County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg about why voters need to help raise nearly $60 million a year for County operations. We also get perspective from County Council member Reagan Dunn and Municipal League co-chair Kathy Elias on why the sales tax increase is the wrong approach. In studio, our guests are County Council budget chair Julia Patterson and Washington Policy Center VP-Research Paul Guppy. |
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City Inside/Out: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke 9/24/2010
Most seem to think that the country and the region have hit rock bottom, but there`s disagreement over when things will improve and what will lead the way. We sit down with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, who is heading up President Obama`s push to double American exports in the next 5 years. Why is that the key to our recovery? We also profile C.C. Filson, a longtime Seattle retailer that is staying ahead in these tough times, and take stock of our local economy with King County Labor Council`s David Freiboth, the Seattle Chamber`s George Allen and economist Dick Conway. |
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City Inside/Out: Road Diets 9/17/2010
As Seattle streets get more congested, the city is reducing car lanes while adding bike and left turn ones to improve traffic flow. Are these "road diets" working? Just in the last few years, the major thoroughfares of Fauntleroy, Stone Way and Nickerson have all been restriped. What were once 4 lane arterials have now gone down to 2, with the addition of dedicated turn lanes and bike routes. The city says road diets enhance safety, but critics argue they just create more congestion. In our set-up piece, we meet Pinehurst resident Renee Staton and Ave Hardware manager Walter Keith, who have opposing views of how plans to change NE 125th Street will impact them. Our studio panel also weighs in. Confirmed guests include Eric Widstrand of the Seattle Department of Transportation, Fremont business owner Suzie Burke, Cascade Bicycle Club Advocacy Director Dave Hiller and the Washington Policy Center`s Vice President of Research Paul Guppy. |
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City Inside/Out: City Hall Headlines 6/25/2010
It`s been 6 months since Mayor Mike McGinn took office. As City Inside/Out prepares to go on summer hiatus, we take the occasion to check-in on how the new mayor and the city council are getting along, and what to expect in the months ahead. Our roundtable of journalists, including Essex Porter of KIRO-TV, Joni Balter of the Seattle Times and Dominic Holden of The Stranger weigh in on the happenings at city hall and what to expect in the summer months ahead! |
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City Inside/Out: Viaduct Update 6/18/2010
As the bidding gets underway to build a new downtown tunnel in Seattle, tune in for the latest in the controversial effort to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. How will Seattle mayor Mike McGinn and Washington Governor Chris Gregoire resolve their impasse over potential cost overruns, and should the project be put on hold? What designs are being considered, and is the November 2016 opening date realistic? The city and county council transportation chairs weigh in, and we are joined in studio by Nick Licata of the Seattle City Council; Bob Donegan, CEO of Ivar`s; and Mark Reddington, AIA Waterfront Committee Co-Chair and Principal at LMN Architects. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Police Chief 6/4/2010
Since Gil Kerlikowske became the nation`s drug czar, the job of police chief in Seattle has been up for grabs. Earlier this year, Mayor Mike McGinn established a citizens` committee to conduct a nationwide search for a permanent replacement. Just this week, the committee`s top 3 finalists were in town to make their case. Don`t miss our exclusive studio roundtable with Chief Rick Braziel of Sacramento, Chief Ron Davis of East Palo Alto and Interim Chief John Diaz of Seattle! |
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City Inside/Out: Walk Bike Ride Plan 5/28/2010
Recently, Seattle mayor Mike McGinn announced an ambitious plan to make walking, biking, and riding transit the easiest way to get around Seattle. Over the next few years, he promises to redirect transportation funding from traditional road projects to these alternative ways of getting around. For a mayor who bikes to work, it doesn`t come as a huge surprise. But a good number of people are worried that the new mayor is going to make life harder for regular old drivers. On this episode of City Inside/Out, we take an in-depth look at the mayor`s initiative and gauge community reaction. Studio guests include Kevin Desmond, General Manager of Metro Transit; Dave Gering, Executive Director of the Manufacturing Industrial Council of Seattle; David Hiller, Advocacy Director of the Cascade Bicycle Club; and Craig Benjamin of the Streets for All Seattle campaign. |
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City Inside/Out: South Lake Union 5/14/2010
South Lake Union is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Seattle. What 10 years ago was just a low-rise warehouse district is now a hotbed of development, with companies like Amazon and institutions like the UW moving in. The lead player of course is Paul Allen, whose Vulcan development company holds more land in the area than anyone else. Today we take a look at the history of the neighborhood and how it`s adapting to the changes, all around it. Studio guests include Seattle City Council member Sally Clark; Vulcan Senior Director of Corporate Communications Lyn Tangen; Cascade Neighborhood Council President Lloyd Douglas; and South Lake Union business owner Dan Munro. |
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City Inside/Out: South Park Bridge 4/30/2010
Seattle`s South Park Bridge is nearly 80 years old and falling apart. It is slated to be closed permanently on June 30, 2010 at 7pm. What will happen to communities that have been using the bridge as an artery in the southeast of the city? And why is the bridge coming down before a replacement is built? We meet South Park residents and businesses who speak out on the pending closure. We also hear from Executive Dow Constantine of King County, which owns the failing bridge. Studio guests include King County Department of Transportation Director Harold Taniguchi; South Park Action Agenda Board Co-Chair Paulina Lopez; International Association of Machinists Local 751 union`s Legislative and Political Director Larry Brown; and South Park architect and resident Geoff Belau. |
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City Inside/Out: Rethinking 520 4/23/2010
The State will announce its preferred alternative for the 520 bridge replacement by April 30, 2010. That won`t necessarily preclude other options, since the environment review is still underway, but it will make it much harder for competing ideas to win the day. Since assuming office, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn has called for a 6-month pause to the whole process. He wants more work to be done to make sure the new bridge is compatible with light rail. But so far the State has not yielded and stands by its plan to open the new bridge by 2014. Are we in for another Viaduct-like showdown? Guests include Mayor McGinn, City Council President Richard Conlin and Representative Scott White (D-46th), who also co-chaired the state`s 520 legislative taskforce. |
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City Inside/Out: Public Health 4/16/2010
Public Health is an important service that you pay for with your tax dollars. Services like disease detection and prevention, restaurant inspections, emergency preparedness, even swine flu vaccinations are part of what the county`s health department provides. Unfortunately, like other government agencies, public health in King County has suffered cutbacks, to the tune of $4.5 million recently. Today, we hear from department head Dr. David Fleming about how the community`s safety net is setting priorities and adapting to stay effective. We also visit a local school, fast food chain and senior center to learn how they are helping to make a difference. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Center 4/9/2010
It`s nearly the 50th anniversary of the World`s Fair in Seattle, and the Seattle Center is showing its age. What`s the future of the popular gathering place? Will Seattle leaders commit to raising the $600 million needed to implement the Century 21 Master Plan? And as the Fun Forest comes down, should a museum dedicated to glass artist Dale Chihuly replace it? We hear from Seattle City Council Parks and Seattle Center Committee chair Sally Bagshaw. Also joining us in the studio are Robert Nellams, Director of the Seattle Center; Ron Sevart, President & CEO of the Space Needle Corp.; and David Brewster, Publisher of Crosscut.com. |
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City Inside/Out: Civility Laws 4/2/2010
Seattle lawmakers hope to combat aggressive solicitation, violent crime and on-street drug trafficking in the downtown core, but will a new policy cracking down on panhandling help control street disorder? And how will fines on beggars be enforced? Tune in to this week`s episode of City Inside/Out to hear from city council public safety chair Tim Burgess about his new legislation. Joining him in studio are Jennifer Shaw of the ACLU of Washington, Tim Harris of Real Change News and Jon Scholes of the Downtown Seattle Association. |
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City Inside/Out: First Hill Streetcar 3/26/2010
Seattle is planning to build a $130 million streetcar line to connect First Hill to the future Capitol Hill light rail station. Several alignments are being considered, and Mayor Mike McGinn will be making his recommendation to the city council in April. On this edition of City Inside/Out, we take an in-depth look at the 3 main options and talk to proponents of each possible route. We also hear from historian Alan Stein about Seattle`s past affair with streetcars, and visit a beautifully-restored interurban that used to serve Seattle and Everett in the early 1900`s. |
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City Inside/Out: Alaskan Way Seawall 3/19/2010
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn has proposed a $243 million measure this May to replace the Alaskan Way Seawall. He calls it an urgent safety risk that would collapse in a significant earthquake. Will the city council agree to put the funding measure to a public vote this spring? This episode takes a look at the history of the seawall, details of the mayor`s proposal and whether it fits into the overall Viaduct replacement project. |
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City Inside/Out: King County 3/12/2010
As King County Executive Dow Constantine approaches his 100-Day mark in office, we check in to see what`s been accomplished and the status of his campaign promises. This edition of City Inside/Out will feature an in-depth interview with the new County Executive as well as reaction from others, including two members of the King County Council, Julia Patterson and Reagan Dunn. |
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City Inside/Out: The Future of Pioneer Square 3/5/2010
As local icon Elliott Bay Books prepares to move to Capitol Hill, we explore the future of the neighborhood it will be leaving behind, Pioneer Square. The City has tried several different approaches over the years, but Seattle`s most historic neighborhood continues to be challenged by vacant storefronts and stalled developments. Often it seems that it more of a place for tourists than locals. On this edition of City Inside/Out we explore the history of Pioneer Square and what can be done to make it a more vibrant part of Seattle. Joining us in the studio are Anne Fennessy, Pioneer Square business owner and resident, Kevin Daniels, President of Nitze-Stagen, Leslie Smith, interim director of the Pioneer Square Community Association and Nancy Yamamoto of the city`s Office of Economic Development who is leading the effort. |
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City Inside/Out: City Politics 2/26/2010
This week on City Inside/Out, we gather some of the sharpest journalists in town for a lively roundtable discussion on the latest happenings at city hall. How well is Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn working with the city council? What should voters make of the controversy over replacing the sea wall and 520? As the legislative session moves into its final weeks, have city relations with Olympia improved? Confirmed guests include Publicola`s Erica Barnett, Seattle Times` Emily Heffter and Crosscut`s David Brewster. |
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City Inside/Out: Pot Policy 2/12/2010
Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes is making good on his campaign promise to stop charging people with misdemeanor pot possessions. The state legislature has debated for the last few years about whether to make possession of up to 40 grams of marijuana a civil offense, punishable by only a $100 fine but no jail time. And a new citizens` initiative is gathering signatures to make the use and cultivation of pot legal. Is there momentum to decriminalize or even legalize marijuana in Washington state? And what are the repercussions on the city, county and state levels? We hear from King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg, state senator Pam Roach (R-Auburn), criminal defense attorney and Sensible Washington founder Douglas Hiatt. We also meet 2 medical marijuana patients who describe their personal struggles with the current medical marijuana law. In our studio roundtable, don`t miss a spirited discussion with Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, ACLU-WA Drug Policy Director Alison Holcomb, and Chemical Dependency Professionals Kelly Kerby of Seattle Children`s Hospital and Gary Hothi of the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration. |
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City Inside/Out: Ending Homelessness 2/5/2010
This week on City Inside/Out, we take to the streets on the annual One Night Count of the homeless, hear from activists who are trying to help address this crisis, and introduce you to several people who have experienced the problem first-hand. Plus don`t miss our spirited studio roundtable with Bill Block, Project Director of the Committee to End Homelessness; Linda Rasmussen, YWCA Associate Director of Homeless Initiatives; Tim Harris, Publisher of the homeless newspaper Real Change, and Paul Guppy, Vice-President of Research at the Washington Policy Center. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Schools 1/29/2010
On February 9, 2010, Seattle voters will decide whether to approve $712.7 million in school levies. Proposition 1 is a capital levy for $270 million, and Proposition 2 is an operations levy for $442.7 million. The 2 levies are not technically new; they continue previous funding provided by Seattle property owners, though the capital levy is bigger this time. How has this funding been used in the past, and what projects are they earmarked for, if passed? Don`t miss Levy 101, our background story which delves into Seattle`s school levies and why they are not universally supported. We also check in on the status of the Seattle School district, with an in-studio interview featuring Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson, Seattle Council PTSA President Ramona Hattendorf and former Seattle School Board member Dick Lilly. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Children`s Hospital Expansion 1/15/2010
Children`s Hospital wants to triple in size, but some neighbors say the proposal is too ambitious and unnecessary. There`s also concern that traffic and affordable housing will be impacted. Should the city council allow the expansion to move forward? |
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City Inside/Out: State Legislative Agenda 1/8/2010
On our first show of 2010, we look ahead to the Olympia budget showdown. House Speaker Frank Chopp discusses how Democrats will creatively deal with a looming $2.6 billion deficit, and Seattle legislators share their priorities for the next session. Confirmed guests include Senator Adam Kline (D-37th), Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36th) and Representative Scott White (D-46th). We also hear from Seattle City Council president Richard Conlin about the city`s legislative agenda in Olympia this year and why the council has hired its own lobbyist! |
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City Inside/Out: Year in Review 12/18/2009
Tune in for our 1-hour special, where we take stock of 2009. We sit down with Seattle`s newsmaker of the year, mayor Mike McGinn, to hear his thoughts as he prepares to take office. We also gather insights and advice from 3 past Seattle mayors, Wes Uhlman, Charles Royer and Norm Rice. And last but not least, don`t miss our journalist roundtable on the year`s headlines! Confirmed guests include the Seattle Post-Intelligencer`s Joel Connelly, the Seattle Times` Lynne Varner, Publicola`s Josh Feit, and the Puget Sound Business Journal`s Deirdre Gregg. |
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City Inside/Out: SR 520 Update 12/11/2009
Sections of the 520 floating bridge are in jeopardy, but what is the right fix? As the 2010 state legislature prepares to take up this important debate, we take an in-depth look at the 2 main proposals for replacing the aging structure. We hear from a Montlake resident who worries the favored option will put a new freeway onramp just outside his front door. Is a tunnel under the Montlake Cut a viable solution? Or would a second drawbridge be more feasible? Our studio panel includes House transportation chair Judy Clibborn (D-41st), Montlake activist Jonathan Dubman and Arboretum Foundation Executive Director Paige Miller. |
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City Inside/Out: Election Debrief 11/20/2009
Now that the 2009 general election is finally over, we gather a group of journalists for a post-mortem on what happened and why. Tune in to City Inside/Out this week for a lively roundtable featuring Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, John Carlson of KOMO Radio, Erica Barnett of Publicola and Knute Berger of crosscut.com. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle City Light 11/6/2009
The Seattle City Council is considering increasing utility rates by 8.8%, which is drawing some protest in this economic downturn. Why is the hike needed? And how will customers respond? We meet a local business that will be impacted negatively, and hear from an environmentalist who supports the increase. Tune in to CIO this week for our studio discussion with Council Energy Committee Chair Bruce Harrell and North Industrial Seattle Association president Eugene Wasserman as they discuss this controversy. |
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City Inside/Out: King County Executive Race 10/23/2009
From regional transit to public health, the King County Executive oversees services that impact nearly 2 million residents. Susan Hutchison and Dow Constantine discuss why each is the better candidate to run the United States` 14th largest county. |
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City Inside/Out: City Attorney`s Race 10/21/2009
Incumbent Tom Carr is being challenged by Pete Holmes in a heated campaign to serve as the Seattle City Attorney. What does the position entail? And who is the better candidate for the job? Find out on CIO! |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Mayor`s Race 10/16/2009
With Greg Nickels` upset ouster in the primary, political newcomers Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn are facing off to become Seattle`s next mayor. What distinguishes them, and who should you vote for? Tune in to CIO for our mayoral debate!
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City Inside/Out: Seattle City Council Position 6 10/9/2009
The Seattle City Council is the legislative branch of city hall and is responsible for establishing its overarching policies. The council also approves and adopts the city's $3.8 billion operating budget. Incumbent Nick Licata has been in office since 1998, and his bid for a 4th term is being challenged by King County Parks Department employee Jessie Israel. Will voters seek a fresh face or veteran experience this fall? And which candidate has better ideas for improving city government? Tune in to City Inside/Out as they make their cases! |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle City Council Position 8 10/9/2009
The Seattle City Council is the legislative branch of city hall and is responsible for establishing its overarching policies. The council also approves and adopts the city's $3.8 billion operating budget. Environmental activist Mike O'Brien and affordable housing activist Robert Rosencrantz square off on CIO as they explain why each is more qualified to fill Richard McIver's seat this fall and serve the people of Seattle on its city council. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle City Council Position 2 10/2/2009
The Seattle City Council is the legislative branch of city hall and is responsible for establishing its overarching policies. The council also approves and adopts the city's $3.8 billion operating budget. This fall, Council president Richard Conlin, who has been in office since 1998, is running for a 4th term. He faces challenger David Ginsberg, a West Seattle resident and third-generation Seattleite. Which candidate is the better choice to serve the people of Seattle? Tune in this week to City Inside/Out to compare their campaigns! |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle City Council Position 4 10/2/2009
The Seattle City Council is the legislative branch of city hall and is responsible for establishing its overarching policies. The council also approves and adopts the city's $3.8 billion operating budget. With Jan Drago's decision to run for mayor in the primary, several candidates jumped in for the opportunity to fill her seat. This fall, Sally Bagshaw and David Bloom advance to the general election. Will voters favor Bagshaw, the former King County chief civil deputy prosecutor? Or Bloom, the former Seattle Church Council deputy director? Tune in to City Inside/Out to hear them square off as they vie to serve the people of Seattle on its city council. |
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City Inside/Out: Port Debates 9/25/2009
Meet the candidates running for the Port of Seattle. Commissioners make policies that impact our regional economy, and this CIO episode features interviews with Rob Holland, David Doud, Tom Albro and Max Vekich, as they make their case for your vote. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle School Board Elections 9/18/2009
It's time to head back to school for students, and to the polls for the Seattle School Board! Incumbent Mary Bass will face retailer Kay Smith-Blum as both vie to represent District 5 in Seattle's Central Area. Research scientist Wilson Chin and retired educator Betty Patu present voters with very different choices as they compete for Cheryl Chow's seat in Southeast Seattle's District 7. Incumbent Michael DeBell is running unopposed. Which candidates will best serve Seattle's public schools? Tune in to CIO and find out! |
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City Inside/Out Special Feature: Zero Waste 7/15/2009
It`s a shocking fact: Seattle generates about 4,000 tons of garbage each day! Now that it`s been 2 years since the city launched its Zero Waste strategy to reduce trash and increase recycling, we check in on how well the city is doing in meeting its ambitious goal. Tune in for a close-up look at where your garbage, yard waste and recycling end up, as we debate the benefits - and costs - of going green! |
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City Inside/Out Special Feature: Yesler Terrace 7/13/2009
Since 1939, Yesler Terrace, on the edge of the International District and First Hill, has been home to generations of low-income residents. Unfortunately, it has also become synonymous, for some, with dilapidated public housing and crime. Over the next 10 to 15 years, the Seattle Housing Authority has an ambitious plan to replace the current units with high-rise office towers and condos, while also creating new mixed-income housing. What design plans are currently being considered? What will happen to the more than one thousand people who currently live at Yesler Terrace? And how soon will the project break ground, if at all? We hear from Yesler Terrace residents, the Seattle Housing Authority, the Citizen Review Committee and Yesler Terrace Community Council about the plans to revitalize this prime property overlooking downtown Seattle. |
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City Inside/Out Special Feature: Roosevelt Development 7/11/2009
As Seattle neighborhoods get more crowded, how does the city plan for growth? We take a look at the bustling Roosevelt district, which is slated for a future light rail station. The transit plan and accompanying density has the neighborhood energized, but worried. One key concern is a proposal from a new developer to replace rows of dilapidated, boarded-up homes with up to 16-story buildings and rental units. The community wants change, but how much will it be willing to accept? |
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City Inside/Out Special Feature: Wet Housing 7/11/2009
It`s a big societal challenge -- how to help chronically homeless alcoholics. We take a look at a new study that endorses "wet housing" for the homeless. In fact, researchers at the University of Washington say one Seattle facility has saved taxpayers more than $4 million a year. The approach of allowing residents access to alcohol in their rooms is pragmatic and non-judgmental, but it is not without its critics. We talk with study author, Professor Mary Larimer, and profile a resident at Plymouth on Stewart, which supports the "housing first" principle. We also hear from neighboring businesses and residents. |
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City Inside/Out: Summer Headlines 6/12/2009
Before City Inside/Out goes on summer hiatus, here is a look ahead at the important races that will be on the August primary ballot. With our panel of esteemed journalists, Bryan Johnson of KOMO Television, Lynne Varner of the Seattle Times, John Carlson of KOMO Radio and Erica Barnett of the Stranger, we dissect the key political races that will determine the future direction of the city and county! |
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City Inside/Out: Growing Pains 6/5/2009
As Seattle neighborhoods get more crowded, how does the city plan for growth? We take a look at the bustling Roosevelt district, which will soon break ground for a light rail station. The transit plan has the neighborhood energized, but worried. One key concern is a proposal from a new developer to replace rows of dilapidated, boarded-up homes with 16-story buildings and rental units. The community wants change, but how much will it be willing to accept? A deadline looms for the city to consider all its options. |
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City Inside/Out: Parking Woes 5/29/2009
As Seattle attracts more people and businesses, one challenge is adequate public parking for everyone. For decades, residential parking zone permits have helped renters and homeowners secure street parking in the city's busiest neighborhoods, but now, city leaders are considering changing the rules. The city council will be voting soon on whether to create restricted parking zone (RPZ) permits that will extend the all-day parking privilege to businesses. Citywide, how will the new rules affect all Seattle neighborhoods? And with light rail poised to open on July 18 in Southeast Seattle, will there be enough parking for residents, non-residents and businesses? |
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City Inside/Out: Zero Waste 5/22/2009
It's a shocking fact: Seattle generates about 4,000 tons of garbage each day! Now that it's been 2 years since the city launched its Zero Waste strategy to reduce trash and increase recycling, we check in on how well the city is doing in meeting its ambitious goal. Tune in for a close-up look at where your garbage, yard waste and recycling end up, as we debate the benefits - and costs - of going green! |
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City Inside/Out: Legislative Lookback 5/15/2009
The Washington State Legislature has wrapped up its 105-day session, passing a record 583 bills, but what was accomplished? And what will Governor Chris Gregoire sign into law by the May 19 deadline? We review what is headed to the ballot, to the Governor's desk and to the recycle bin, and we hear from key lawmakers and political strategists about whether this past session in Olympia was a success or failure. |
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City Inside/Out: City Budget 5/1/2009
Seattle may have won Fast Company's ranking of "2009 City of the Year," but it is also losing revenues fast, thanks to the economic slowdown and decline in taxes collected. The city is projecting a $29.5 million budget deficit for 2009, and Former Mayor Greg Nickels is proposing a mid-year budget cut of $13.3 million, plus plans to tap the city's rainy day fund. What programs and services will he slash in order to balance the budget? How will it impact the residents of Seattle? And looking ahead, how will the city deal with the $41 million budget deficit that is projected in 2010? |
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City Inside/Out: Yesler Terrace 4/24/2009
Since 1939, Yesler Terrace, on the edge of the International District and First Hill, has been home to generations of low-income residents. Unfortunately, it has also become synonymous, for some, with dilapidated public housing and crime. Over the next 10 to 15 years, the Seattle Housing Authority has an ambitious plan to replace the current units with high-rise office towers and condos, while also creating new mixed-income housing. What design plans are currently being considered? What will happen to the more than one thousand people who currently live at Yesler Terrace? And how soon will the project break ground, if at all? We hear from Yesler Terrace residents, the Seattle Housing Authority, the Citizen Review Committee and Yesler Terrace Community Council about the plans to revitalize this prime property overlooking downtown Seattle. |
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City Inside/Out: Wet Housing 4/17/2009
It's a big societal challenge -- how to help chronically homeless alcoholics. On this City Inside/Out, we take a look at a new study that endorses "wet housing" for the homeless. In fact, researchers at the University of Washington say one Seattle facility has saved taxpayers more than $4 million a year. The approach of allowing residents access to alcohol in their rooms is pragmatic and non-judgmental, but it is not without its critics. We talk with study author, Professor Mary Larimer, and profile a resident at Plymouth on Stewart, which supports the "housing first" principle. We also hear from neighboring businesses and residents. Studio guests include Bill Hobson, executive director of the Downtown Emergency Service Center, and Bruce Ramsey, editorial writer at the Seattle Times. |
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City Inside/Out: Journalist Roundtable 4/10/2009
The headlines these days are bleak. Locally, our state budget deficit has surpassed $9 billion, which will have a tremendous impact on health and human services, education and public safety in the years to come. The banking, manufacturing and construction sectors are all facing tough times. And sadly, Seattle has lost its longest-running daily newspaper. This week on City Inside/Out, we gather a panel of veteran journalists to get some perspective on all the news, and to look ahead at some of the key political races this fall. Confirmed guests include Joni Balter and Lynne Varner of the Seattle Times, Bryan Johnson of KOMO 4 News and John Carlson of KOMO Radio. |
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City Inside/Out: Gun Ban 4/3/2009
This May, Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels is planning to move forward with a controversial gun ban at all Seattle-owned parks and properties. The executive order was prompted by a shooting at the Folklife Festival a year ago, where 3 people were injured. In this special edition, we will harness the power of the internet to poll our audience while featuring a lively debate between representatives from both sides of the controversy. Opponents argue the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the right to "keep and bear arms," but gun-control advocates say that there needs to be stricter gun laws to protect public safety. Tune in, log on and see if your opinion is swayed by this thought-provoking discussion! |
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City Inside/Out: Free Help! 3/27/2009
In these tough economic times, many Seattle residents are struggling financially. The good news is help is often just a phone call or click away! On this episode of City Inside/Out, we have put together a helpful guide of resources that are free or very economical, to help anyone who is having trouble paying the bills, staying warm and keeping food on the table. We tap several departments inside City Hall that viewers may be unaware of, and highlight some community resources that can be life - changing. We also put the spotlight on volunteerism and talk with United Way CEO Jon Fine and Seattle Works Executive Director Alison Carl White about some of the most unusual and interesting ways anyone can help out! |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Police Department 3/20/2009
It's official -- Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be the nation's next drug czar. As he goes through Senate confirmation, the pressure is on to find his replacement. On this City Inside/Out, we take a look at the search for the next Seattle police chief. Is there an heir-apparent within the Seattle Police Department? And what criteria should the mayor use to pick Chief Kerlikowske's successor? Our panel will discuss the state of law and order as well as police-community relations in our town. |
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City Inside/Out: Drug Crimes 3/13/2009
Take a look at the debate in Olympia over whether reducing jail time for drug offenders helps or hurts the system. We talk with state senator Adam Kline, who is sponsoring a bill this legislative session to cut jail time by up to 30 months for drug crimes. Joining us in studio are King County Prosecutor Dan Satterburg, ACLU Drug Policy Director Alison Holcomb, King County Drug Court Judge Wesley Saint Clair and former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper. |
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City Inside/Out: Metro Troubles 3/6/2009
Take a look at how our region's bus system is faring. Metro Transit is projecting a $100 million funding gap because of falling sales-tax revenues, which makes up two-thirds of its income. This may mean slashing bus service next year by 20%, at a time when bus ridership has actually increased 20%. The need for Metro service is greater than ever, but the county warns that 75,000 passengers a day will be affected by bus cutbacks unless the state legislature authorizes a local option motor-vehicle excise tax. We talk with Metro Transit General Manager Kevin Desmond and King County Council Chair Dow Constantine about the challenges facing Metro. We also hear from Municipal League board chair Brad Meacham about its recent review of Metro and what citizens expect of the regional bus service. |
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City Inside/Out: Light Rail Zoning 2/27/2009
Take a look at the fight over how much density should be allowed around the new light rail stations. The state legislature is currently considering bills to mandate increased housing and development in public transit corridors, and if passed, the new laws will have a significant impact on some communities. We hear from activists and community members about how the bills could affect the environment, access to housing, and businesses in urban areas. |
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City Inside/Out: State of the City 2/20/2009
On this edition of City Inside/Out, we take a look at Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels' state of the city annual address, and assess the challenges ahead for city government in 2009. The economic downturn and mortgage crisis is taking a toll on Seattle, as Northwest corporate giants announce layoffs and the state battles a looming budget deficit that could surpass $8 billion. How do citizens and leaders here feel about the direction the city is going? And will the Mayor's message of community building and volunteerism resonate in these tough times? Weighing in are our studio guests David Freiboth, executive secretary-treasurer of the M.L. King County Labor Council; Mary McWilliams, former president of Regence BlueShield and now Executive Director of the Puget Sound Health Alliance; Cheryl Cobbs, Executive Director of Solid Ground; and Kathy Nyland, Chair of the City Neighborhood Council. |
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City Inside/Out: Higher Education 2/13/2009
On this edition of City Inside/Out, we take a look at the challenges facing higher education in Washington state. Governor Chris Gregoire has already proposed cutting $375.7 million from the 2009-11 biennial budget, and legislators predict the number could end up significantly higher to shore up an $8 billion deficit. This could mean higher tuition rates, layoffs, less services and fewer students getting a chance to go to college in-state. We interview the presidents of the state`s 2 leading 4-year colleges, Mark Emmert of the University of Washington and Elson Floyd of Washington State University, about the crisis they see coming and how they are planning to deal with it. |
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City Inside/Out: Education Funding 2/6/2009
On this edition of City Inside/Out, we head back to Olympia for a conversation with new state schools superintendent Randy Dorn. He has proposed replacing the controversial WASL test, and we get legislative reaction to his plan. We also talk with state representatives Skip Priest (R-Federal Way) and Ross Hunter (D-Medina) about their wide-ranging proposal to overhaul K-12 funding in Washington state. Looming over these efforts to improve public education is the growing state budget deficit and the Governor’s proposal to slash $800 million in education funding. In-studio, a panel of education experts weigh in on what needs to be done in these hard economic times. Confirmed guests include Chris Korsmo, Executive Director of the League of Education Voters; Elizabeth Beck, President of the Shoreline Education Association; and Marguerite Roza, Ph.D., a research associate professor at the University of Washington's College of Education. |
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City Inside/Out: State Legislature 1/30/2009
On this edition of City Inside/Out, we take a road trip to Olympia! We check in with 8 Seattle legislators about their priorities and agendas this session, especially in light of the Governor's promise not to raise taxes. The state's budget deficit may reach $7 billion this year, and it promises to be a difficult legislative session requiring many tough choices. Interviewees include Senators Ken Jacobsen, Adam Kline, Jeanne Kohl-Welles and Joe McDermott. We also speak with Representatives Phyllis Gutierrez-Kenney, Jamie Pedersen, Eric Pettigrew and Sharon Tomiko-Santos. |
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City Inside/Out: King County Elections Supervisor 1/23/2009
This City Inside/Out takes a look at the race for King County Elections Director. For the first time on February 3, voters will be choosing who heads one of the biggest county elections offices in the country. There will not be a primary. There are 6 candidates running for the newly created position - Bill Anderson, Chris Clifford, David Irons, Sherril Huff, Julie Kempf and Pam Roach - and all of them have very different ideas about how future elections should be conducted. Meet the candidates on our show, and hear from WA Secretary of State Sam Reed as well as political strategists Cathy Allen and Randy Pepple about what`s at stake. |
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City Inside/Out: School Closures 1/16/2009
This City Inside/Out takes a look at the plan to close more public schools in Seattle. Schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson has proposed closing 5 schools, relocating 8 programs and discontinuing 5 programs, in an effort to save $25 million. The school board is currently conducting hearings to obtain public feedback, and in anticipation of its final vote scheduled for January 29, we hear from the superintendent, the school board and parents about the future of public education in Seattle. |
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City Inside/Out: 2009 Preview 1/9/2009
This City Inside/Out takes a look at 2009, the year ahead. Several major decisions are expected, including a replacement option for the Alaskan Way Viaduct. As the state legislature is poised to open its 2009, how will it cut its way out of a $5 billion budget deficit? And several important local elections are scheduled, including King County Executive and Seattle Mayor. Four journalists join us with their thoughts and predictions about the coming year. Confirmed guests include John Carlson, KOMO Radio; Lynne Varner, The Seattle Times; and Joel Connelly, Seattle Post-Intelligencer. |
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City Inside/Out: Year in Review 12/19/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the big stories of 2008 through the eyes of a Pulitzer-Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and a prominent Seattle politician. David Horsey of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer joins us to talk about his most memorable cartoons this year. We also sit down with Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-7th) in a wide-ranging interview where he reflects on the Bush presidency, the upcoming Obama administration and his own political future. |
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City Inside/Out: Replacing the Viaduct 12/12/2008
On this edition of City Inside/Out, the countdown is on for a replacement for Seattle's Alaskan Way viaduct. Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire has declared her intention to tear it down by 2012, and has promised to pick a strategy by the end of 2008. There are currently 8 options that are being considered, and by mid-December, 3 will be selected as semi-finalists. In a lively discussion, we hear from advocates as they debate why their proposals are best. Confirmed studio guests include Washington state House Speaker Frank Chopp, People's Waterfront Coalition Co-founder Cary Moon, and the Discovery Institute's Bruce Chapman. |
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City Inside/Out: Local Media 12/5/2008
On this week`s edition of City Inside/Out, we look at the future of local newspapers, especially in this digital age. Newspaper subscriptions as well as print advertising revenues are down, and with yet more layoffs planned at one of Seattle`s major newspapers, how long will Seattle remain a 2-newspaper town? Will the internet ultimately save or kill the newspaper business? We hear from journalists, publishers and readers about how the downsizing is affecting them, how they are planning to adapt, and what this means for the future of newsgathering and distribution. Confirmed studio guests include David Boardman, Executive Editor of The Seattle Times, David McCumber, Managing Editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Tim Keck, Publisher of The Stranger, and David Brewster, Publisher of crosscut.com |
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City Inside/Out: Economic Meltdown 11/21/2008
On this week's edition of City Inside/Out, we try to help consumers make sense of all the bad economic news and how it will impact us locally. While the nation is already in a recession, the Northwest is not in one yet, technically. But economist Dick Conway is predicting that the regional crash is coming, and calls the current outlook "a puzzle." Conway joins us in studio along with several other guests to assess how Northwest real estate, retail and employment will fare, and what consumers and investors should do to weather this latest blow. |
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City Inside/Out: Homeless in Seattle 11/14/2008
Since October 10, a homeless encampment of over 100 individuals has been set up in the parking lot of the University Christian Church in the University District. It's the latest effort to shelter the homeless and is drawing heat from Former Mayor Greg Nickels, who has authorized previous sweeps of this homeless encampment. As the temperature falls and economy falters, how should the city and its citizens respond to this increasingly visible and critical problem? We get to the bottom of conflicting statements about whether the city has provided enough shelter beds, and explore the emerging theory that permanent tent cities are a viable solution. We also get an update about the county's efforts to end homelessness by 2015. Studio guests include Alan Painter, Director, City of Seattle Human Services Department; Rick Reynolds, Executive Director, Operation Nightwatch; Alison Eisinger, Executive Director, Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness; and Bill Block, Project Director, Committee to End Homelessness in King County. |
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City Inside/Out: Youth Violence 11/7/2008
On Halloween, a 16-year-old black male was gunned down in Seattle. It is the city's 5th gang-related murder this year, and on this week's edition of City Inside/Out, we take a look at how city leaders plan to tackle this growing problem. Former Mayor Greg Nickels has proposed a $9 million youth violence prevention plan in his new budget, and he has set some ambitious goals, like cutting youth violence in half by 2010. Will the City council support his plan? And will the community rally around the use of former gang members as "violence interrupters?" We take a look at this controversial debate. We also convene a panel to discuss how Seattle should address this pressing problem. Studio guests include Seattle deputy mayor Tim Ceis, Seattle city council member Nick Licata, Urban League president James Kelly and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Puget Sound president/CEO Tina Podlodowski. |
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City Inside/Out: Elections Roundtable 10/31/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out takes a look at the upcoming general election and all the key races. Journalists Joni Balter of the Seattle Times, Erica Barnett of the Stranger and John Carlson of KOMO Radio weigh in on which campaigns have been the best-run and worst-run, which candidates are likely to emerge victors and which initiatives are likely to receive the most voter support. Join us for a lively discussion! |
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City Inside/Out: OSPI Race/King County Nonpartisan Elections 10/24/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out takes a look at the race for the top education official in Washington State. Incumbent Terry Bergeson debates challenger Randy Dorn at the Association of Washington Business conference, moderated by C.R. Douglas. The 2 candidates have impressive education credentials but very different approaches to measuring student success. Tune in to watch the lively debate. Also, King County voters will be weighing in this fall about whether several important elective positions should be partisan or non-partisan. King County Charter Amendment 8 seeks to make the King County Executive, Metropolitan King County Council and King County Assessor non-partisan positions, but opponents are concerned that valuable information about the candidates' political philosophies will be eliminated. We hear from King County Council member Pete von Reichbauer and former WA Governor Mike Lowry about their opposing views. |
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City Inside/Out: Parks Levy/Pike Place Market Levy 10/17/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out takes a look at 2 important Seattle ballot measures. Proposition 1 would increase property taxes for 6 years to pay for improvements to the Pike Place Market, and Proposition 2 would extend the current Pro-Parks levy another 6 years. In the current economy, should voters pay an additional tax for what critics consider to be "core public amenities?" What would happen if these 2 ballot measures failed? We take an in-depth look at these two levies. Joining us in studio to support Proposition 2 is Brice Maryman, a member of the Green Legacy Coalition, and Beth Purcell, chair of the citizen's committee that created the parks levy package for City Council. Speaking for the opposition is Nancy Bolin, President, View Ridge Community Council and Paul Guppy, VP-Research for the Washington Policy Center. |
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City Inside/Out: Sound Transit Proposition 1
10/10/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out takes a look at the transit proposal that is on November's ballot. Last year, voters rejected a more ambitious Roads and Transit package. This year's proposal is a $17.9 billion measure that will extend 34 miles of light rail to Lynnwood, Overlake and Federal Way, nearly double Sounder commuter train capacity between Pierce County and Seattle, boost express buses throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, and add a 2-mile streetcar line linking Seattle's International District and Capitol Hill. In these hard economic times, will voters be willing to pay a higher sales tax to support increased transit? Does the plan do enough for transportation in the region? We hear from all sides.
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City Inside/Out: Attorney General Race 10/3/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out takes a look at the Attorney General’s race in Washington State. Incumbent Rob McKenna (R) is being challenged by Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg (D) in this hotly-contested campaign. Using highlights from a recent Association of Washington Business debate, moderated by C. R. Douglas, we present the views and priorities of the 2 candidates seeking to be the state’s top lawyer. |
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City Inside/Out: Assisted Suicide 9/26/2008
This week`s City Inside/Out takes an in-depth look at Initiative 1000, which would allow mentally competent, terminally ill adults who have a life expectancy of 6 months or less to obtain and self-administer lethal medication. Till now, only Oregon has a law that allows assisted suicide. In 1991, a similar initiative failed in WA. Is this initiative a humane way to die with dignity, or does it discriminate against the less-fortunate and promote euthanasia? We take a look at both sides of this controversial debate and meet some individuals who have a personal stake in its outcome. |
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City Inside/Out: Governor`s Race 9/19/2008
In a special one hour edition, this week`s City Inside/Out takes an in-depth look at the 2008 race for Governor of Washington state. In 2004, Chris Gregoire (D) won the governorship by 133 votes after the ballots were counted 3 times and the case went to court. Flash forward 4 years, and Dino Rossi (R) is challenging the incumbent in a rematch that is getting costly and heated. We join the candidates on the campaign trail and C.R. Douglas sits down with each of them for a critical look at what each hopes to accomplish in the next 4 years. |
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City Inside/Out: Back to School 9/12/2008
Fall is here, and school kids in Seattle are heading back to school! This week’s edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the first year of new Seattle Schools superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson and her 5-year plan to improve the district. We follow the superintendent around on the first day of school, talk with her in-depth, as well as hear from parents about their expectations. Studio guests include Seattle School Board member Harium Martin Morris, Seattle Council PTSA president Sharon Rodgers, Alliance for Education executive director Patrick D’Amelio and Seattle Times editorial writer Lynne Varner. |
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City Inside/Out: Journalists' Roundtable 6/20/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look ahead at what headlines viewers can expect this summer. Our journalists' roundtable will feature Erica Barnett of The Stranger, John Carlson of KVI 570 AM, Joel Connelly of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Lynne Varner of the Seattle Times. This episode wraps up the 6th season of the series; we will return in the fall with more political and community coverage! |
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City Inside/Out: Gun Rights 6/16/2008
This week`s edition takes a look at gun rights in WA State in light of Former Mayor Nickels` executive order to ban guns on city property. The 2nd Amendment gives Americans the right to "keep and bear arms,” but gun-control advocates argue that there needs to be stricter gun laws. Do we need to close the "gun show loophole" and enact an assault weapon ban, or does current state law provide adequate protection? Is the mayor`s gun-free policy legal? And why does the state legislature routinely raise and then kill new gun legislation? We talk with State Senators Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36th) and Pam Roach (R-31st). We also hear from Dave Workman, Second Amendment Foundation and Kristen Comer, Washington Ceasefire. |
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City Inside/Out: Mercer Mess 6/2/2008
This week's edition takes a look at the controversy over how to fix the infamous Mercer Mess in South Lake Union. Former Mayor Nickels is promoting a plan to make Mercer Street a 2-way, 6-lane stretch as well as narrow Valley Street to create a park-like environment. Will this plan improve traffic between the Seattle Center and I-5? We talk with the City Council Transportation Chair Jan Drago and Queen Anne community activist John Coney about their support for the Mayor’s Mercer solution. We also hear from City Councilman Nick Licata about why he cast the lone dissenting vote. Rounding out the panel discussion is community activist John Fox, who also opposes the city's plan to spend $200 million dollars on a 2-Way Mercer. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle/King County Department of Health 5/30/2008
This week’s edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the Seattle/King County Department of Health. We’ll talk about the new transfat ban and how restaurants are dealing with the change. Plus, King County could be the first to require all restaurants to start labeling their menus with nutritional information. We’ll also talk about the avian flu, community clinics and more. Guests include Dr. David Fleming, Director of the Seattle/King County Department of Health. |
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City Inside/Out: Criminal Justice 5/23/2008
This week’s edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the criminal justice system in King County and the City of Seattle. We’ll look at the latest crime rates, and how Seattle needs to build a new jail to house misdemeanor inmates. Where will the City build the facility? How much is it going to cost? And, how will King County budget cuts affect city prosecutors? Guests include Seattle City Attorney Tom Carr and King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg. |
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City Inside/Out: Sound Transit 5/16/2008
This week’s edition examines Sound Transit’s latest plan for mass transit and its funding. The new ST2 proposal is a smaller version of last year’s failed proposition. Sound Transit officials are eager to hear from voters about what they’d like to see on the ballot, and are conducting public hearings in May to get feedback on two specific proposals. We’ll talk to Sound Transit supporters who believe that going to ballot this November is crucial to developing our mass transit system. We'll also hear from opponents who say ST2 is not enough. Guests include King County Councilmember Larry Phillips; Mike O’Brien, Sierra Club; Emory Bundy, Transit Critic; and Doug MacDonald, former Secretary of the WA State Department of Transportation. |
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City Inside/Out: Streetcars 5/9/2008
This week’s edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at Seattle’s potential streetcar system. Several new routes have been proposed following the debut of the South Lake Union Streetcar. City officials, neighborhood leaders and local business owners are now examining the options to see if an expanded streetcar system would work for Seattle's transportation needs. Plus, we travel to Portland to ride the streetcars there and find out what Oregonians think of their transportation system. Guests include Councilmembers Jan Drago and Nick Licata, and James Kelly, president and CEO of the Urban League, and co-founder of the Street Car Alliance. |
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City Inside/Out: Local Economy 5/2/2008
Our nation’s economy…it’s getting close to a stall. Food prices are up, gas prices are up, and house values are down. Puget Sound seems to be in better shape than many parts of the country, but we’re clearly not immune. Host C.R. Douglas is joined by Seattle's Finance and Budget Chair Jean Godden, Economist Dick Conway, David Young with the Washington Small Business Development Center and UW Finance Professor Dr. William Bradford for a discussion on Seattle's local economy. |
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City Inside/Out: Green Fees 4/25/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look the City of Seattle's recent environmentally friendly moves. Is the Emerald City becoming too green? The Mayor and Council President have proposed a 20-cent fee on all plastic and paper shopping bags from grocery, drug and convenience stores plus a tax on Styrofoam food containers. What will this mean for consumers? And how will these changes affect businesses - big and small? |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Parks 4/18/2008
This week’s edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look the Parks Draft Strategic Action Plan. We’ll talk to new Parks Superintendent Timothy Gallagher and hear what he loves about Seattle’s parks and how he plans on improving them. We’ll also find out if the City doing enough to meet the needs of all Seattle’s active residents. Other guests include: Cheryl Trivison, Founder, Friends of Gas Works Park; John Barber, Seattle Parks Board and Doug Ancona, View Ridge Community Council. |
City Inside/Out Special Feature: SR 520 Bridge 4/4/2008
We take a look at what’s happening with the SR 520 Evergreen Floating Bridge. |
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City Inside/Out: 520 4/4/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas we take a look at what’s happening with the 520 Evergreen Floating Bridge. We talk with neighborhood representatives from Montlake, plus hear from stake holders at the Arboretum and the University of Washington. Plus we'll find out more about the Governor’s new 6-lane plan and find out why it has been such a challenge to push through a viable plan, even though everyone seems to agree that the need for a bridge replacement is critical. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Fault Line 3/28/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the Seattle Fault Line. The recently discovered fault line runs right through the heart of the Emerald City. But what does that mean to residents? What does it mean to be prepared? And when the "big one" hits, how much damage could happen here? We'll talk to area seismologists to find out what it all means. |
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City Inside/Out: Recent Headlines 3/21/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the issues that have been in the headlines recently. We'll go back and look at what lawmakers have said, then see if they've followed through with their commitments. Joining C.R. at the table are Joni Balter from the Seattle Times, Josh Feit from The Stranger and Aimee Curl from The Seattle Weekly. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle Center 3/14/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the new proposal for the Seattle Center. The aging park is facing several challenges including old buildings, debt and changing audiences. The Mayor’s appointed Century 21 Committee has now released their plans for ways to update the former World’s Fair park. We’ll take a look at those plans, see what changes they have recommended and find out what it could cost Seattle taxpayers. Plus we’ll hear from folks who feel the City isn’t doing enough for the Center. |
City Inside/Out Special Feature: Gang Violence 3/7/2008
C.R. Douglas joins the Seattle Police Department's Gang Unit on a ride-along to see what it's like on the streets. |
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City Inside/Out: Gang Violence 3/7/2008
This week's episode of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas explores the recent increase in gang violence in our region. C.R. Douglas joins the Seattle Police Department's Gang Unit on a ride-along to see what it's like on the streets. Interviews include a former Seattle gang member as well as experts on gang activity and prevention. |
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City Inside/Out: Seattle’s Housing Market 2/29/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at why Seattle’s housing market is so expensive. We talk with representatives who feel that land and development regulations are the reason behind skyrocketing housing prices. We also hear from other stakeholders who feel expanding out to suburbia could help ease the high prices. And we’ll learn about a program that gives hope and help to people looking to buy a new home. |
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City Inside/Out 2/22/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at what's happening with the Seattle School District. We talk with new superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson about the changes she is hoping to implement in order to meet the diverse needs of Seattle's students, even as a quarter of them turn to private schools each year. We also hear individually from the entire school board about their priorities, and students at Ingraham High speak out about what they expect from a public education in Seattle. |
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City Inside/Out: Historic Landmarks 2/15/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the growing controversy over preserving Seattle's historic buildings. There are currently more than 300 sites that have been designated landmarks in Seattle, including 230 buildings. 38 more are being considered for landmark status, including the old Denny's in Ballard. Should the city be allowed to designate a landmark without consent from the property owner? Is it historical or hysterical preservation, and how do we balance property rights and preservation needs? |
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City Inside/Out: Homelessness 2/8/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at homelessness in Seattle. A recent count of the homeless showed the problem is getting worse, and more encampments are cropping up around the city. What progress has the city made on ending homelessness? Are advocates justified in accusing the city of unfair sweeps of street residents? We talk with Patricia McInturff of the city's Human Services Department and with Bill Block, executive director of the Committee to End Homelessness. We also hear from advocates in the homeless community and visit a local encampment site to talk with residents. |
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City Inside/Out 2/1/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the newly-released report on police accountability from the Mayor's Police Advisory Review Board. How is the Seattle Police Department (SPD) doing? What improvements does the blue-ribbon taskforce recommend? Taskforce chair Judge Terry Carroll and member Pramila Jayapal of Hate Free Zone join us in studio. We also put the spotlight on the Community Police Academy, where citizens can take a unique 10-week program to learn more about the SPD, and how the community and police can work together. |
City Inside/Out Special Feature: Police Academy 2/1/2008
We put the spotlight on the Community POLICE ACADEMY, where citizens can take a unique 10-week program to learn more about the SPD, and how the community and police can work together. |
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City Inside/Out: Port of Seattle 1/25/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at what's happening with the Port of Seattle. We talk with State Auditor Brian Sonntag about his recent scathing audit; with Representative Zack Hudgins about the port reform legislation he is sponsoring in the current legislative session; and with Port Commissioner Lloyd Hara. |
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City Inside/Out 1/18/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at what's happening with the viaduct. In 2007, voters rejected initiatives that would have authorized either a cut-and-cover tunnel or a replacement elevated structure, and a surface street replacement is now considered most viable. Recently, Governor Chris Gregoire issued an ultimatum to tear down the viaduct in 2012, but Seattle's deputy mayor Tim Ceis says the deadline is unrealistic. Where are we, and what is going to happen next? We hear from political, business and environmental leaders about which replacement option is now considered the most viable and why. |
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City Inside/Out 1/11/2008
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the year ahead with several of Seattle's past mayors, including Charles Royer and Norm Rice. We also talk candidly with former NBC newsman Tom Brokaw about his new book, Boom! Aftershocks of the Sixties, and how that decade is still impacting the country today. |
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City Inside/Out: Year-End Special 12/14/2007
City Inside/Out with C. R. Douglas presents an expanded one-hour special that takes a look at the big stories of 2007 through the eyes of esteemed journalists, political cartoons and two prominent civic leaders. It has been a significant year for both the Gates Foundation and the Seattle Art Museum, and Seattle power-couple Bill Gates Sr. and Mimi Gardner Gates reflect on a year of accomplishments and challenges ahead. We also reconvene our Journalist Roundtable for a look at favorite stories behind the news of 2007 with Joni Balter - Seattle Times, Aimee Curl - Seattle Weekly, Josh Feit - The Stranger and Robert Mak - KING TV. Finally, we look back at 2007 through the editorial cartoons of Eric Devericks of the Seattle Times. |
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City Inside/Out: Puget Sound 12/7/2007
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the state of Puget Sound and what's being done to clean it up after generations of contamination. How bad is the problem and is there still time to fix it? We go out on the Sound with Puget Soundkeeper Sue Joerger for a first-hand look, and follow up in studio with a panel that includes Bill Ruckelshaus, former EPA administrator and current chair of the Puget Sound Partnership. |
City Inside/Out Special Feature: Panhandling 11/30/2007
Tacoma introduced an anti-PANHANDLING law this year. What impact has it had, 6 months later? |
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City Inside/Out: Panhandling 11/30/2007
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at panhandling in the region. Tacoma introduced an anti-panhandling law this year. What impact has it had, 6 months later? And why is Issaquah considering a similar law? Seattle already has a law against aggressive panhandling, but is it working? We take a look at this controversy that is pitting homeless advocates against city hall and local businesses. Scheduled guests include Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen and Paul Guppy of the Washington Policy Center. |
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City Inside/Out: Future of the Sonics and the Storm 11/16/2007
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas features a look at the future of the Seattle Supersonics and Storm. Will they be allowed out of their Key Arena lease or be forced to stay in the Puget Sound area? Confirmed guests include former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton, Save Our Sonics Co-Founder Steve Pyeatt, Seattle PI Sportswriter Art Thiel and Seattle City Council President Nick Licata. |
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City Inside/Out: Climate Change 11/8/2007
City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas this week focuses on climate change and the U. S. Conference of Mayors meeting held in Seattle November 1-2. Highlights from appearances by former president Bill Clinton, former vice-president Al Gore, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg and Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels are featured, along with interviews with local entrepreneurs about why going green is good business. Guests include Rob Martin, Vice President, Tully's Coffee Corporation; Trudy Bialic, Public Affairs Director, PCC Natural Markets; and Kevin Hagen, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, REI. |
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City Inside/Out 11/2/2007
This week's edition of City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas features a journalist roundtable previewing the upcoming election, including the Roads and Transit measure, King County Prosecutor, Port of Seattle, Seattle School Board, Seattle City Council, and more. Guests scheduled to appear are Mark Trahant, Seattle PI Editorial Page Editor; Lynne Varner, Seattle Times Editorial Board Member; Erica Barnett, The Stranger Staff writer; and Angela Galloway, Seattle PI Staff writer. |
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City Inside/Out 10/26/2007
This week, City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas tackles Port of Seattle Commission races. The Port has come under a lot of public scrutiny and criticism recently, and we will meet Gael Tarleton, who is challenging Bob Edwards for his Position 2 seat, as well as Bill Bryant, who is taking on incumbent Alec Fisken for Position 5. |
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City Inside/Out: City Council Races 10/19/2007
This week, City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas takes a look at the four contested Seattle City Council races. Tune in to hear why Joe Szwaja is challenging incumbent Jean Godden for Position One. Also, meet newcomers Venus Velasquez and Bruce Harrell who are vying for Position Three, vacated by departing Council Member Peter Steinbrueck. Incumbent David Della will face off against challenger Tim Burgess for Position Seven. And, in Position Nine, learn why Sally Clark is running to keep her seat against challenger Judy Fenton. |
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City Inside/Out: Roads and Transit Package 10/12/2007
This week, City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas returns with an all new season of issues affecting our daily lives. Will voters approve the biggest tax increase in state history this November with the roads and transit package? Are miles and miles of new roads, bridges and light rail the answer to our traffic tie ups? Join host C.R. Douglas as he sits down with those for and against the multi-billion dollar tax package. Guests include supporters: Larry Phillips, King County Council member; Jessyn Farrell, Executive Director of Transportation Choices; opponents: Mark Baerwaldt, Treasurer of the NotoProp1.org campaign; and Mike O'Brien, Chair of the Cascade Chapter of the Sierra Club. |
CIO Special Feature: Broadway Crossing 9/6/2007
A look at the multipurpose Broadway Crossing building at Broadway and Pine. |
CIO Special Feature: Christening the Leschi 9/6/2007
A look at the newest addition to Seattle's Fireboat Fleet, the Leschi. |
CIO Special Feature: Food Lifeline Challenge 9/6/2007
King County Councilmember Larry Phillips and his staff challenged Seattle City Councilmember Sally Clark and her staff to an apple packing competition for Food Lifeline Watch the competition! |
CIO Special Feature: Green Business 9/6/2007
Take a look at some local green businesses: Wild Mountain Cafe in Greenwood, Choice Organic Teas in West Seattle, and Alchemy Goods in SoDo. |
CIO Special Feature: High Density Recycling 9/6/2007
Take a look at the recycling of condos and apartments in Seattle. |
CIO Special Feature: Priced Out 9/6/2007
A look at the housing market, and it's rising prices, in the Seattle area. |
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City Inside/Out: Nightlife 6/8/2007
This week's City Inside/Out takes an in-depth look at the effort by City leaders to draft new regulations for nightlife in Seattle. Guests: Sally Clark, Seattle City Council; Pete Hanning, Red Door Ale House; Jerry Everard, Rendevous Bar; Mike Webb, Central Area Resident; Bill and Tina Reinhardt, Belltown Residents. The program also features some reflections by former Seattle City Councilmembers Bruce Chapman, Paul Kraabel, and Margaret Pageler.
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City Inside/Out: Police Oversight 6/1/2007
City Inside/Out with C.R. Douglas this week looks at police oversight. Questions continue to swirl around the conduct of two Seattle Police officers during a drug arrest in January 2007. Get the latest on the case and the status of Seattle's police accountability system. |
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City Inside/Out: Managing Urban Development 5/25/2007
This week's City Inside/Out takes an in-depth look at the issue of growth, density, and preserving neighborhood character. Interviews include: Chuck Weinstock, Exec. Dir., Capitol Hill Housing; Liz Dunn, Dunn and Hobbes; Dana Behar, HAL Real Estate Investments; Sally Clark, Seattle City Council; Chris Leman, Chair, City Neighborhood Council. The program also includes an in-studio discussion with former King County Councilmember Brian Derdowski, and Clark Williams-Derry, Research Director, Sightline Institute. |
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City Inside/Out: Disaster Response 5/18/2007
This week's City Inside/Out takes an in-depth look at the After-Action Reports from the December/Hanukkah Eve storm and what is being done to prepare for the next disaster, either natural or manmade. Guests: Jean Godden, Chair, Council Energy Committee; Chuck Clarke, Director, Seattle Public Utilities; Barb Graff, Director, Office of Emergency Management. |
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City Inside/Out: Zero Waste 5/11/2007
This week's City Inside/Out looks at Seattle's new push to reduce waste and increase recycling rates. Guests include: Richard Conlin, Utilities Chair, Seattle City Council. Other segments feature: recycling compliance rates for apartments and condos; three businesses employing cutting edge recycling and reuse strategies; and a Recycling IQ test.
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City Inside/Out: Strip Clubs 5/4/2007
This week's program looks in-depth into the issue of proposed new guidelines for citing adult cabarets (strip clubs). Guests: Peter Steinbrueck, Seattle City Council; Tim Killian, industry lobbyist. A journalists roundtable also discusses the topic: Jack Mayne, Editor, Ballard News Tribune and West Seattle Herald; Russ Zabel, Reporter-at-Large, Pacific Publishing Group; Kathy Nyland, Columnist, Beacon Hill News and South District Journal. Other segments: An interview with Former Mayor Nickels about his recently announced neighborhood policing plan; a report on crane operator safety; and a trip to the 20th Annual Women in Trades Fair. |
CIO Special Feature: Breaking the Pattern of Domestic Violence 4/27/2007
A studio discussion with two victims of domestic violence. |
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City Inside/Out: Domestic Violence 4/27/2007
This week's City Inside/Out goes in-depth into the problem of domestic violence. Features include: a profile of the typical perpetrator; and interview with David Martin, Supervisor of the King County Prosecutor's Office Domestic Violence Unit; a report highlighting assistance programs available; and a studio discussion with two victims. |
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City Inside/Out: Century 21 4/20/2007
This week City Inside/Out looks at the future of Seattle Center. Join producer/host C.R. Douglas and his guest Robert Nellams, director of Seattle Center; and Bryce Seidl, CEO of the Pacific Science Center. Also in the show: a look at Seattle's Public Schools' new Superintendent, how she plans on leading the district and closing the academic achievement gap, plus an update on the Families and Education levy and how Seattle leaders are encouraging residents to go green. |
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City Inside/Out: SR-520 Bridge 4/12/2007
This week's City Inside/Out features an in-depth look at the 520 Bridge Replacement Project. Guests: Richard Conlin, Chair, Seattle City Council 520 Committee; Jan Drago, Chair, Seattle City Council Transportation Committee; Jamie Pedersen, State Representative (43rd District, Seattle); Chris McGann, Olympia Correspondent, Seattle Post-Intelligencer. |
CIO Special Feature: SPD Mounted Patrol 4/6/2007
Take a look at the Seattle Police Department's mounted patrol. |
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City Inside/Out: Cracking Down on Slumlords 4/6/2007
Join producer/host C.R. Douglas and his guest Darby Ducomb, Code Compliance Manager for Seattle's Department of Planning and Development. Plus, take a look at the Seattle Police Department's mounted patrol. |
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City Inside/Out: State Legislative Check-In 3/23/2007
This week's City/Inside Out travels down to Olympia to check-in with Seattle-based Legislators with five weeks left in the session. Guests: Sen. Adam Kline (37th); Rep. Joe McDermott (34th); Rep. Jamie Pedersen (43rd); Rep. Zack Hudgins (11th); Rep. Eric Pettigrew (37th); Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (37th); Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (36th); and Sen. Ken Jacobsen (46th). |
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City Inside/Out: Neighborhood Policing 3/16/2007
This week's CIO takes an in-depth look at the Mayor's recently announced Neighborhood Police Plan. Guests: Gil Kerlikowske, Seattle Police Chief; Richard O'Neill, President, Seattle Police Officer Guild.
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City Inside/Out: Voices on the Viaduct 3/2/2007
This week's show features interviews with residents from the four corners of Seattle -- Columbia City, Lake City, Ballard, and West Seattle -- about their views of the upcoming Viaduct vote. The program answers the most commonly asked questions about the issue. |
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City Inside/Out: Viaduct Journalist Roundtable 2/23/2007
This week's program features a journalist roundtable about the upcoming viaduct vote -- the first of three special episodes to focus on the viaduct in coming weeks. Join producer/host C.R. Douglas and his guests Joni Balter from the Seattle Times; Josh Feit from The Stranger; and Mark Trahant from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. |
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City Inside/Out: Regional Transportation Committee 2/8/2007
Should all the region`s transportation agencies be combined into just one new body? A new report says yes. Tune in as guests discuss pros and cons of report. Guests include: Norm Rice, Co-Chair, Regional Transportation Commission and Mike Lindblom, Reporter, Seattle Times. |
City Inside/Out 1/19/2007
City Light Director Jorge Carrasco sits down with CR Douglas to respond to the critics over City Lights response to the devastating storms in November and December. Plus local reporters Angela Galloway and Sharon Pian Chan sit down to chat about the latest issues and headlines. |
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City Inside/Out: Bike Master Plan 12/14/2006
This week's program examines the forthcoming Seattle Bicycle Master Plan. Guests include: Peter Lagerwey, Coordinator Seattle Pedestrian & Bicycle Program and Dave Gering, Executive Director Manufacturing Industrial Council and David Hiller, Advocacy Director Cascade Bicycle Club. Also included in the show are the latest local headlines. |
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City Inside/Out: Homeless Housing in SE Seattle 6/9/2006
This week`s program focuses on a plan to build a 60-unit building for mentally ill homeless men and women in the Rainier Valley. The project has generated a heated debate in the Columbia City/Hillman City neighborhoods. Proponents and opponents discuss the merits. Guests include: Bill Hobson, Director, Downtown Emergency Service Center; Adreinne Quinn, Director, Seattle Office of Housing; Rob MacDonald, Hillman City Resident; and Pat Murakami, President., Mt. Baker Community Club. |
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City Inside/Out 2/17/2006
Hosted by C.R. Douglas, City Inside/Out is the Seattle Channel's weekly "News, Information and Opinion" show. In just a half-hour each week you can find out what's going on at city hall from the people who are making the news and the folks covering it. This week's topic focuses on the KeyArena and guest's include: Nick Licata, Seattle City Council President; Steve Leahy, President, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce; Jim Tune President, ArtsFund; and David Meinert, Co-Owner, Mirabeau Room.
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City Inside/Out 2/3/2006
Hosted by C.R. Douglas, City Inside/Out is the Seattle Channel's weekly "News, Information and Opinion" show. This week the program looks at the Fire Station Levy program and recent cost increases. Guests include Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis, Finance Director Dwight Dively and Council President Nick Licata. |
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City Inside/Out 11/18/2005
This week City Inside/Out brings you with week's news as well as a lively discussion between City Attorney Tom Carr and Office of Professional Accountability Review Board Chair, Peter Holmes regarding the role and responsibilities of that board. |
City Inside/Out 9/23/2005
This show is the 100th we`ve produced in our series and the first show of the fall season. This week, host C. R. Douglas brings you the very latest news on the week`s biggest story, the Monorail. Join him and guests Peter Sherwin, Monorail Advocate and Richard Conlin, Seattle City Councilmember for a lively discussion about the fate of this much debated topic. In other news this week, C.R. brings you the latest on Strip Club restrictions, Northgate and Cal Anderson parks, new water taxis and new fire hydrants, and the Seattle Public Library`s downloadable audio books. Award Winning Video: 2006 National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) Government Programming Third Place - Election Coverage |
City Inside/Out 12/3/2004
This week on City Inside / Out: Seattle and Anchorage cultural cooperation, Bed & Breakfast at Greenlake, Trouble with Tasers and much more! C. R. Douglas talks with the President of the City`s Fire Union, Paul Atwater, and Reporter Hector Castro of the Seattle P-I. This week marks the beginning of a new editorial feature, C.R. Says. This week`s commentary - the Monorail Recall. |
