2026 Episode 17: Is It Time to Dissolve KCRHA?, New Drug Law Impact Report, and More

Apr 29, 2026 | Podcast

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss what's next after calls from multiple elected officials to shut down KCRHA, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Brian and David also break down the Seattle City Council's work on expanding city-sanctioned homeless encampment capacity, a new report on the efficacy of Seattle's 2023 drug possession law, a study of Seattle's efforts to raise the minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers, and new data about the pedestrianization of Pike Place Market. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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