This happens often, but here’s the clip yesterday at the Montana Legislature when the room was asked (during 2nd reading on a pro-landlord bill sponsored by a landlord) how many lawmakers are landlords/have a financial interest. Bill then passed 60-40. MT missoulian.com/news/local/mt-…

In recognition of the P-Patch Program's 50th Anniversary, KNKX Public Radio reporter Freddy Monares tours the Beacon Food Forest community garden and chats with gardeners about how the space builds comradery, sparks joy, and brings them purpose. #ppatch50 knkx.org/2023-02-04/sea…

happy policy cutoff, here's a story with some basketball/lawmaking metaphors that are about as good as I am at playing basketball knkx.org/government/202…

Seattle becomes the first city to ban caste discrimination ift.tt/TtXPB2Z

Seattle has made history by becoming the first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination. Can hear more about the legislation Kshama Sawant first introduced about a month ago and the vote that took place yesterday NPR Morning Edition npr.org/2023/02/22/115…

Police officers involved in yesterday’s shooting incident when a Ballard resident was being evicted have been identified. Police now say all three deputies likely fired their guns. The resident who died has not yet been identified.

Spoke to Rachel, a friend of Eucy, the Ballard resident who died by suicide yesterday while being evicted by King County Sheriff's deputies. Rachel says her friend had tried to get help in paying rent but had exhausted all options. More from Rachel on her friend.

Public radio hosts: come join us! Delighted to be putting on another virtual Public Media Journalists Association host workshop with my good pal Ariel Van Cleave! It's happening Saturday, April 15. We'll talk tips, two-ways, and how to advocate for yourself and your show. Details below.

Today’s the first of our spring drive! Give online at KNKX.org!

Seattle has become the first city in the country to offer gig workers -- including at companies like Instacart and DoorDash -- permanent paid sick and safety leave. The Seattle City Council just unanimously passed the measure.

The train that derailed today on the Clark Fork River spilled hundreds of cases of beer and the Missoulian’s Ben Smith got this legendary photo

In a vote of 7 to 2, Seattle City Council passes bill that will limit fees for paying rent late to $10 a month. Sara Nelson & Alex Pedersen voted no. New legislation heads to mayor for signature.

INBOX: Gov. Jay Inslee announced today he does not plan to seek a fourth term. Inslee was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him only the second Washington state governor to serve three consecutive terms.

Edna Parker turned 103 on Wednesday. I was lucky enough to go to her birthday party to tell you all about it. knkx.org/2023-08-31/red…

This is such a sweet story by my colleague Freddy Monares. Worth a listen and guaranteed to make you smile.

Apparently this is a harmless giant house spider… I’m not taking any chances.

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My latest interview for the KNKX series 'Going Deep' airs today. It was a pleasure talking with Seattle Storm guard Jewell B Loyd at the newly-opened Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance in Interbay. Hear our chat at 8:51 & again this afternoon. bit.ly/3KaSTkQ

The workers of the Everett NewsGuild on Tuesday announced the extension of their strike due to the employer’s failure to set bargaining dates and meet other demands. “Carpenter has done nothing productive since wrecking our newsroom last week,” said photojournalist Ryan Berry.