Scott Greenstone
knkx public radio
Seattle, WA, United States
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Skagit and other counties may close homeless shelters due to drop in mortgage fees
Cooling in the real estate market means less funds for homeless services, which in turn may leave many counties with holes in their homeless budgets. → Read More
As fentanyl deaths skyrocket, U.S. attorney maintains tougher prosecution isn't the answer
In Washington, fentanyl is killing more people than any drug documented in the last 30 years. But Nick Brown, the first Black U.S. attorney in state history, is frank about how he does not think prosecution alone is the answer. → Read More
State lawmakers resume play on a bipartisan basketball tradition
With the first major policy cutoff behind them, Washington state Democrats, Republicans, and legislative staffers returned to a decade-old tradition: Basketball. → Read More
Washington realtors' lobby spends nearly $1M to push housing bills during football playoffs
The realtors' association is hoping to influence lawmakers considering a slate of laws that would change how, where, and what housing is built in Washington. → Read More
Housing advocates divided over push for ‘social housing’ in Seattle
A measure up for a Feb. 14 special election in Seattle would create 'social housing,' something that's like public housing — but with a big difference. → Read More
Many local politicians aren't seeking reelection in 2023
Local politicians in Seattle and around King County are opting to term out instead of running for reelection. One elected official who is running talks about why. → Read More
Movies set, but not filmed, in Washington are common. That might start changing.
It's a big year for movies that are set in, but not filmed in, Seattle. That's become common in Hollywood but it could start changing soon as Washington ups the tax incentives. → Read More
WA legislature is back in-person, but virtual public comment has more Washingtonians calling in
On Monday, state lawmakers returned to Olympia for the legislative session, and for the first time since 2020, things are back to some semblance of a pre-pandemic “normal.” But one important thing from the pandemic is sticking around: virtual public comment. → Read More
While states ban TikTok, this Washington state agency says it helps them reach young people
States around the U.S. are banning TikTok on government devices over privacy concerns and its ties to China. But in Washington state, one government organization with a popular TikTok says it’s helped them reach young people. → Read More
From a 10-year-old rider to head of King County Metro, one man’s 50 year transit journey
King County Metro, the eighth largest bus system in the nation, is 50 years old. Terry White has been there for the whole ride — from a rider at 10 years old to head of the entire operation. → Read More
How redistricting affected two Seattle neighborhoods
In cities like Seattle, redistricting can shift the balance of power between neighborhoods simply by splitting some neighborhoods up – and bringing others together. → Read More
Port Townsend residents say deer have grown to "absurd" numbers
Deer have been a fixture of Port Townsend for years and residents' reactions to them are mixed. But now, the mayor says the deer population has grown exponentially, deer have killed two dogs and one resident said a deer kicked her in the head. The city will embark on a count of its deer in the new year. → Read More
More Washington counties trying 'microtransit' for flexible routes
Clallam and Pierce counties in Western Washington are experimenting with what some call “microtransit”: on-demand trips for that last mile, from the transit hub to people’s neighborhoods. → Read More
Wave of turnover hits Washington state legislature
The Washington state legislative session starts in January, but this month, a wave of retiring lawmakers are getting ready to say goodbye to the state capitol. → Read More
Iranian Americans in Seattle watch U.S.-Iran World Cup match with conflicted emotions
As the United States and Iran went head-to-head Tuesday in the World Cup, many Iranian Americans watched with conflicted feelings. In Seattle, two cheered for different sides. → Read More
Seattle will likely switch to ranked-choice voting — but not for years
As results of the November 2022 elections are being finalized, unofficial results show Seattle will change to ranked-choice voting. But not right away — and maybe not for years. → Read More
Number of Americans carrying guns every day doubled from 2015 to 2019, according to UW study
A new study from the University of Washington finds the number of Americans carrying a handgun on their person every day doubled in the years before the pandemic. The study, which was recently published in the American Journal of Public Health, surveyed handgun owners between 2015 and 2019. → Read More
'Tough on crime' backlash didn't happen in King County elections
Last year, Seattle elected a Republican for city attorney who promised to crack down on small crimes. The question this election cycle was whether King County voters would elect more candidates pushing for a punitive approach. The answer seems to be "no." → Read More
Not all PNW voters sold on ranked-choice voting
A push in many parts of the Pacific Northwest to try ranked-choice voting is seeing mixed results in early returns. → Read More
Washington Republicans disappointed by early returns but optimistic
In early returns for the 2022 midterms Republicans are trailing Democrats in several key Congressional races in Washington. → Read More