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PubliCola
11 days
“There’s a Quick Fix”: Councilmembers Pressures Mayor to Activate Police Cameras for World Cup
By Erica C. Barnett On Tuesday, Seattle City Councilmembers Rob Saka and Bob Kettle trashed Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision, announced… The post “There’s a Quick Fix”: Councilmembers Pressures Mayor to Activate Police Cameras for World Cup appeared first on PubliCola.
City Cast Seattle
12 days
Is King County Shortchanging Us? Plus, Seattle's Next Art Festival and Bellevue Pays To Park
Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by Elisheba Wokoma, co-founder and curator of the community art center Wa Na Wari, and their upcoming art fair, Black Graduation. Jane and Elisheba talk about Wa Na Wari’s plan to create a fun, community-oriented event, the fact that you don’t need to be rich to collect art, and how the organization wants to respond to the needs of their community. Later, Jane is joined by contributor Ryan Packer and Creative Producer Liam Billingham to talk about the latest on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, which aims to create or expand new neighborhood centers. They also get into the way Seattle may be getting shortchanged in King County’s new proposed plan for road repair, funded by tax collection. Finally, they talk about the news that Bellevue is going to start charging for parking in certain neighborhoods and the various challenges posed by parking versus taking public transportation. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 26th episode: Travel Dundee Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
PubliCola
12 days
KCRHA Lays Out Plan to Address Audit Findings, But Says Many Issues Need “Joint Correction” With City and County
By Erica C. Barnett In a “corrective action plan” issued last Friday, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority laid… The post KCRHA Lays Out Plan to Address Audit Findings, But Says Many Issues Need “Joint Correction” With City and County appeared first on PubliCola.
City Cast Seattle
16 days
What’s a Worker-Cooperative? Plus, Seattle IMAX Is Dead and Where To Take a Wealth Walk
Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by regular contributors Marcus Harrison Green and Chase Hutchinson to talk about the state of worker-owned collective businesses in Seattle. Does Rainier Beach’s Jude’s show us a path forward to alternatives to big business threatening to leave the state, and why isn’t the media focusing more on success than failure? Then, Chase tells us about the unfortunate news coming from Seattle Center: you won’t be able to see new Hollywood movies on IMAX anymore. Plus, the exciting new Seattle-based film coming out of the Cannes film festival! Finally, Jane sits down with theater artist Ryan Guzzo Purcell to discuss his theatrical walking tour Wealth Walk, which is happening now through the beginning of June. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee King Harvest Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
City Cast Seattle
17 days
Who Wins Summer in the USA? Seattle Makes Its Case
City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast Seattle host Jane Hu, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a weekend trip this summer. From hot tub boats (exactly what they sound like) to epic outdoor summer festivals, our hosts are bringing the best of what their city has to offer this season. Can Jane beat out her competitors from Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, and the Twin Cities? If you enjoyed this interview with Nik Coutinho, the Head of Sales and Marketing at FRS Clipper, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 21st episode: Travel Dundee King Harvest Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
City Cast Seattle
18 days
Are You Prepared for The Big One? Plus, the State of Seattle Public Schools
Today on the podcast, Jane C. Hu is joined by Cindi Barker, one of the original founders of Seattle Emergency Hub, to discuss how Seattle communities can prepare for disasters. Then Seattle Times’ education reporter Claire Bryan joins to discuss how new SPS superintendent Ben Shuldiner is doing, his clear passion for education, and his goal to make Seattle Public Schools’ ‘the country’s single greatest urban school district.’ They also discuss learning how to read, screentime, and the ‘wild west’ of AI in schools. City Cast contributor (and parent) Brett Hamil joins with his own questions and one tip for the superintendent. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee King Harvest Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
City Cast Seattle
19 days
Is Seattle Anti-Business? Plus, Cruise Ship Impact & Renaming the Cascades
Rumors of Starbucks' expansion to Nashville to "refocus its growth" have heightened an already-heated debate about whether or not Seattle and its new democratic socialist mayor are creating a hostile environment for big business. But with Tennessee offering generous tax incentives to corporations, what's really driving the move? City Cast Nashville executive producer Whitney Pastorek joins City Cast Seattle host Jane C. Hu to break down what it looks like to live in a "business-friendly" city. Later, contributors Hannah Krieg and Andy Engelson join the pod to discuss whether the ecological impacts of cruise season outweigh the economic benefits, and if the Cascade volcanoes should reclaim their Indigenous names. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 19th episode: Travel Dundee King Harvest Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
PubliCola
19 days
PubliCola Will Be OOO This Week
I’ll be out of the office until next Monday, May 25. Please refrain from making news until then, or email… The post PubliCola Will Be OOO This Week appeared first on PubliCola.
City Cast Seattle
20 days
Tap To Pee? Plus, Real Change Changes and a Food Mailbag
Contributors Eula Scott Bynoe and Guy Oron join host Jane C. Hu to talk about the state of public restrooms in Seattle ahead of the World Cup. Then they dive into the news that the weekly street newsletter Real Change is increasing in price, and what that could mean for your local Real Change vendor. Finally, a mailbag devoted to girl dinners and meals under $20. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 18th episode: Travel Dundee King Harvest Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
PubliCola
23 days
A Tough-Love Shelter Provider Has a Foothold in Liberal Seattle, But Former Residents and Staff Say They Failed to Deliver on Promises
The More We Love got a contract to create a “receiving center” for women leaving the sex trade last year.… The post A Tough-Love Shelter Provider Has a Foothold in Liberal Seattle, But Former Residents and Staff Say They Failed to Deliver on Promises appeared first on PubliCola.
City Cast Seattle
23 days
The Hidden History of Seattle Superheroes, Primary Races To Watch, and the Nuances of Public Safety
Today on the podcast, Jane talks with political consultant Crystal Fincher and contributor Marcus Harrison Green about the most consequential races to watch for the August primaries, including challenges to powerful incumbents and the role of progressive messaging in local politics. Then Marcus shares what motivated him to write his latest piece about surveillance, fear, and public safety policy. And finally, filmmaker Bayan Joonam discusses his documentary about Seattle's real-life superhero Phoenix Jones and what the superhero community reveals about Seattle. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee SIFF FRS Clipper Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
PubliCola
23 days
In First Shakeup, Mayor Wilson Gets New Chief of Staff After Conflict With Council Over Shelter Legislation
By Erica C. Barnett Mayor Katie Wilson told her staff this morning that she’s removing Kate Brunette Kreuzer from her… The post In First Shakeup, Mayor Wilson Gets New Chief of Staff After Conflict With Council Over Shelter Legislation appeared first on PubliCola.