The Divide: Seattle's mayor defends indoor vaccine requirement
Today on "The Divide": Seattle's mayor defends indoor vaccine mandate. A Progressive Congresswoman is accused of mistreating her staff. Is it time to say goodbye to Seattle's soda tax?
The Divide: Smaller police departments could benefit from vaccine mandate fallout
Today on "The Divide": A moment of reflection on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Plus: Washington's COVID 'Super Bowl' victory isn't going so well. Also: Marysville Police Chief Erik Scairpon on why he'll hire unvaccinated officers.
The Divide: Washington's insurance commissioner dodges questions about ‘Taliban’ comparison
Today on "The Divide": The sad reality of taxpayer-paid spokespeople who run block for politicians. Plus: Trump makes a 2022 endorsement in Washington. Also: The state is racing toward a staffing crisis.
The Divide: Washington's Congressional delegation split over deadline to leave Afghanistan
Today on "The Divide" Podcast: Washington's Congressional delegation is split over the August 31 deadline to leave Afghanistan. Plus: New details on the state's vaccine mandate. Also: Could the vaccine mandate add to worries over hospital staffing?
Emails: State sought to make religious vaccine exemption 'as narrow as possible'
Newly obtained emails outline how the state’s vaccine mandate took shape quickly from late July to early August – transforming dramatically along the way.
The Divide: Confusion over religious exemption for vaccines
Today on "The Divide": Debate over vaccine mandates and exemptions. On Afghanistan: Congressman Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee Chairman. Jesse Jensen, Afghan war veteran and Congressional candidate.
The Divide: State workers respond to Gov. Inslee's vaccine mandate
Today on "The Divide": State workers respond to Governor Inslee's vaccine mandate. Will Mayor Durkan make good on threats to fire officers who don't get vaccine? Plus: California finds common ground in vaccine debate.
Brandi Kruse: Inslee's shame game serves no purpose
Commentary: Governor Inslee suggested that Trump voters are "bioreactors" spreading the COVID virus.
The Divide: Seattle sues the news
The week on "The Divide": Seattle sues the news. A return to in-person briefings. Governor Inslee's shame game.
The Divide: GOP's path to power comes through Washington state
This week on “The Divide”: SPD officers face termination. 2022 Midterms. Jumpstarting post-pandemic tourism.
Brandi Kruse: Release the images that implicate officers
Commentary: Investigators should make public a key piece of evidence in case against two Seattle police officers.
The Divide: An Unending Emergency
This week on "The Divide": Inslee unwilling to end state of emergency
Brandi Kruse: When in doubt, leave the Nazi comparison out
Commentary: Another baffling Nazi comparison.
The Divide: Downtown Seattle needs a jumpstart
This week on "The Divide": How important is downtown Seattle? Race for Seattle's top prosecutor. How inclusive events are turning exclusive.
Brandi Kruse: Don't be shamed into apologizing
Commentary: A group that called out reverse racism backpedals under pressure.
The Divide: Honoring a Hero
This week on "The Divide": Honoring a fallen hero. An Olympia cafe thanks community members. Governor Inslee has a chance to show businesses some grace.
Brandi Kruse: Gov. Inslee should forgive COVID fines
Commentary: Governor Inslee has a chance to show businesses a little bit of grace.
The Divide: Joints for jabs
This week on "The Divide": Joints for jabs. Is Seattle scaring away landlords? A carefully orchestrated performance.
Brandi Kruse: Ouster of prisons chief was a perfect example of performative politics
Commentary: Apparently being honest is just too difficult.