Rock legend Duff McKagan ‘crestfallen’ over state of downtown Seattle

SEATTLE – Rock legend and Seattle native Duff McKagan is worried about the city he loves.The Guns N’ Roses bassist has spent the better part of 30 years traveling the globe, getting a first-hand look at problems facing cities all over the world.

Brandi Kruse: Politicians – and voters – are on a race to the bottom

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

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:

Brandi Kruse: Seattle pushes crime data – but none of us can access it

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

Brandi Kruse: Seattle leaders push numbers nonsense after deadly shooting

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

The Divide: Shea's Seat

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

The Divide: Shea Supporters

This week on “The Divide”:  Supporters of 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.

Commentary: Selectively camera shy?

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

The Divide: Hello, transparency!

This week on “The Divide”: Starting this session, state lawmakers will have to turn over documents just like any other elected leader.

The Divide: Answering for Impeachment

This week on “The Divide”: Congresswoman Kim Schrier joins us to discuss her vote on impeachment.

Commentary: Head Tax Round 2?

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

The Divide: New Year, New Session

This week on “The Divide”: We look ahead to the 2020 legislative session and hear from lawmakers on both sides about their priorities.

Commentary: New Year's Resolution

This week: Maybe we all need to adopt a much simpler New Year's resolution: "Be kind."

The Divide: Crisis at the courthouse

This week on “The Divide”: Come along with Seattle police for an up-close look at safety concerns outside the King County Courthouse.

Commentary: Teen vs. Trump

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

The Divide: Tim Eyman vs. Bob Ferguson

This week on “The Divide”: Former Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in on the legal drama playing out over $30 car tabs.Also: How do you feel about impeachment?

Commentary: The Heck with it

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

Commentary: Car Tab Chaos

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