Nearly $1B spent on homelessness with nothing to show for it
It's been six years since then-mayor Ed Murray declared a homeless crisis. More than two years since King County and the City of Seattle announced the...
KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola
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From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola explores the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.
Seattle City Council wants to legalize psychedelics
In another non-binding move, the Seattle City Council expresses its support for the legalization of psychedelics. PLUS: We're joined by the co-author ...
Thomas-Kennedy regrets some tweets, refuses to apologize
Having referred to Seattle Police officers as Nazis, pigs, losers, and stains on humanity, Seattle city attorney candidate Nicole Thomas-Kennedy says ...
Gonzales vows not to clear homeless encampments
If elected mayor, Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzales vows not to clear homeless encampments. The promise is part of her overall plan to de...
Poll shows Seattle voters want change at City Hall
A lot can change and there are still a lot of undecideds, but incumbents or those who represent the status quo aren't doing so well in the latest Cros...
Sawant recall appears headed for the ballot
The Recall Sawant campaign turns in their petitions to have the city councilwoman removed from office, but do they risk martyring a progressive activi...
How to handle homeless crisis clearest division yet in race for Seattle mayor
Bruce Harrell adopts 'Compassion Seattle' as part of his platform, while Lorena Gonzales wants to tax businesses to pay for homeless services. Jeff an...
County commissioners' meeting descends into chaos over a mask
Franklin County Commissioner Clint Didier again stirs controversy by refusing to wear a mask at a government meeting and encouraging others to do the ...
Seattle City Council appears to back off efforts to 'defund police'
The Seattle City Council approved restrictions on police use of less-lethal weapons this past week, coming far short of previous plans. It also appear...
Federal judge not happy with Seattle police reforms
Federal judge James Robart says, while referring to the City Council, there has been "too much knee-jerk and not enough forethought" in their efforts ...