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Election 2018: Initiative 940 on Law Enforcement Training

October 25, 2018 - 3:16 pm

KBCS continues its Elections 2018 coverage, taking a look at Initiative 940 on law enforcement training and use of deadly force. The measure would require law enforcement to receive violence de-escalation and mental health training, as well as change standards for use of deadly force and require independent investigations in the case that an officer’s use of deadly force results in death or substantial or great bodily harm. In addition, law enforcement would be required to provide first aid to save lives. KBCS’s Yuko Kodama spoke with Leslie Cushman, Citizen Sponsor for Initiative 940 and Co-Chair of De-Escalate Washington, and Teresa Taylor, Executive Director of the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, who opposes Initiative 940.

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Election 2018: Initiative 1634 on Grocery Tax

October 24, 2018 - 11:10 pm

The KBCS Elections 2018 coverage turns to Initiative 1634, determining if foods and beverages available for human consumption (except in the case of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and marijuana) should be exempt from a new local or privileged tax. KBCS’s Ruth Bly spoke with Victor Coleman, Campaign Manager for Washington Healthy Kids Coalition who is sponsoring the No on I-1634 campaign, and Brandon Hersey, Federal Way Teacher and community advocate on the Yes on I-1634 Campaign.

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Elections 2018 – State Senate 47th Legislative District

October 23, 2018 - 11:17 am

The KBCS Elections 2018 coverage continues, focusing on the Washington legislative race for the State Senate, 47th District. KBCS’s Gregg Selby spoke with Mona Das, Democratic candidate running for re-election to a 3rd four-year term. KBCS reached out to Joe Fain, Republican candidate for this contested State Senate seat, for an interview or a statement but he wasn’t able to accommodate either request.

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Election 2018 – Ballots & Baristas 2018

October 23, 2018 - 8:42 am

The League of Women Voters Seattle-King County is organizing Ballots & Baristas – a night out for democracy.  People are invited to go to designated coffee shops for discussions about ballot measures for this election season.  Ballots and Baristas events are held Tuesday, October 23rd  facilitated by the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

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Unmute the Commute: The Mad Bus Driver

October 22, 2018 - 8:28 am

Riding the bus can, at times, be surprising – it can elicit humor, kindness and gratitude among riders. No one knows this better than Anthony Session. During the day, Session drives King County Metro’s route 7 bus. But on stage, where he calls himself the Mad Bus Driver, Session is a stand up comedian, doing observational humor about his job.

Music of the Moment – October 2018

October 19, 2018 - 4:58 pm

Iaan and Gordie scare up some really great albums for this pre-Halloween edition of Music of the Moment. Check out his reviews, then give them a listen for yourself.

Election 2018: 47th Legislative District Position 1

October 18, 2018 - 2:05 pm

The KBCS Elections 2018 coverage highlights two candidates for the Washington State House of Representatives for the 47th Legislative District, Position 1. KBCS’s Gregg Selby spoke with Mark Hargrove, Republican candidate running for re-election to a 5th two-year term, and Debra Entenman, Democratic candidate and Congressman Adam Smith’s District Director.

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