Brandi Kruse: 'We got this,' Washington

SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.

The Divide: Ghost Town?

This week on “The Divide”:  A look at life in Washington's largest city amid the Coronavirus outbreak.Plus: Washington GOP Chair Caleb Heimlich discusses President Donald Trump's response to the outbreak.Also: Viewers share how mass school closures are impacting their families.Watch the full episode here:

The Divide: Wooing Washington

This week on “The Divide”:  A look at the local ground game of 2020 presidential contenders ahead of Washington's March 10 primary.Plus: Q13's Simone Del Rosario joins "The Divide" to discuss a conflicting Coronavirus narrative coming from the White House.Also: Two criminal acts targeting supporters of opposing 2020 candidates should be a moment of reflection for all of us.Watch the full episode here:

The Divide: Preparing for the Primary

This week on “The Divide”:  We answer your questions about Washington's March 10 presidential primary.Plus: How presidential contender Bernie Sanders says he's working to win our state.Also: Can King County be trusted with more tax revenue?Watch the full episode here:

The Divide: Duff on Downtown

This week on “The Divide”:  Rock legend and Seattle native Duff McKagan joins the show to discuss his concerns over crime and homelessness downtown.Plus: Viewers weigh in on Tim Eyman switching parties during his run for governor.Also: A spectacular show of civics at the Seattle City Council.Watch the full episode here:

The Divide: Disaster for Dems?

This week on “The Divide”:  After President Donald Trump's acquittal and a disastrous caucus in Iowa, are Democrats having a bad couple weeks?

The Divide: Crime & The Council

This week on “The Divide”:  Newly-elected Seattle City Councilman Andrew Lewis discusses crime  downtown.Plus: Seattle leaders keep pushing crime data -- but none of us can access it.Also: A former Seattle City Council candidate says she's switching parties over "intolerance" on the left.Watch the full episode here:

The Divide: Shea's Seat

This week on “The Divide”:  We speak with two candidates hoping to unseat Rep.

New session in Olympia marks new chapter in open government

OLYMPIA – Heading into the 2020 legislative session, state lawmakers in Olympia will now be subject to the same public disclosure laws as other elected leaders.The change is the result of a lawsuit led by the Associated Press and a coalition of other local news organizations.