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Seattle's arena deal took a major step forward this week as King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn signed legislation to commit $200 million in public money toward a new $490 million sports facility. That frees investor Chris Hansen to begin the hunt for an NBA franchise – just as a union representing Seattle longshore and warehouse workers says it will file a lawsuit to halt the deal. We'll ask Dow Constantine what's next for the arena and delve into his proposed county budget. Have a question for the King County Executive? Call 206.543.5869 or write weekday@kuow.org.Plus, we peek behind the scenes of one of the all-time classic Halloween cartoons in our Radio Retrospective and get a lunch recommendation from Sara Dickerman.

Seattle's arena deal took a major step forward this week as King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn signed legislation to commit $200 million in public money toward a new $490 million sports facility. That frees investor Chris Hansen to begin the hunt for an NBA franchise – just as a union representing Seattle longshore and warehouse workers says it will file a lawsuit to halt the deal. We'll ask Dow Constantine what's next for the arena and delve into his proposed county budget. Have a question for the King County Executive? Call 206.543.5869 or write weekday@kuow.org.Plus, we peek behind the scenes of one of the all-time classic Halloween cartoons in our Radio Retrospective and get a lunch recommendation from Sara Dickerman.

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes along with four members of the City Council are criticizing Mayor Mike McGinn over his opposition to their choice for an independent monitor to oversee the city's police reform efforts. Their statement released on Wednesday accuses McGinn of "obstruction and stall tactics" in his opposition to one finalist for the job, L.A.-based consultant Merrick Bobb. The city has had 10 months to select a monitor; the deadline is just a week away. We hear more from Seattle Times reporter Steve Miletich.Plus, the BBC's James Cook gives us an update on Scotland's push for independence; we hear about a new assessment of the world's most endangered primates; KUOW's Marcie Sillman talks with ACT Theatre's Kurt Beattie about the world-premiere stage adaptation of "Ramayana";  and we speak with Roy Peter Clark of the Poynter Institute about The Seattle Times unusual decision to buy ads in its own paper in support of gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna and the campaign to approve same-sex marriage.

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes along with four members of the City Council are criticizing Mayor Mike McGinn over his opposition to their choice for an independent monitor to oversee the city's police reform efforts. Their statement released on Wednesday accuses McGinn of "obstruction and stall tactics" in his opposition to one finalist for the job, L.A.-based consultant Merrick Bobb. The city has had 10 months to select a monitor; the deadline is just a week away. We hear more from Seattle Times reporter Steve Miletich.Plus, the BBC's James Cook gives us an update on Scotland's push for independence; we hear about a new assessment of the world's most endangered primates; KUOW's Marcie Sillman talks with ACT Theatre's Kurt Beattie about the world-premiere stage adaptation of "Ramayana";  and we speak with Roy Peter Clark of the Poynter Institute about The Seattle Times unusual decision to buy ads in its own paper in support of gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna and the campaign to approve same-sex marriage.

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes along with four members of the City Council are criticizing Mayor Mike McGinn over his opposition to their choice for an independent monitor to oversee the city's police reform efforts. Their statement released on Wednesday accuses McGinn of "obstruction and stall tactics" in his opposition to one finalist for the job, L.A.-based consultant Merrick Bobb. The city has had 10 months to select a monitor; the deadline is just a week away. We hear more from Seattle Times reporter Steve Miletich.Plus, the BBC's James Cook gives us an update on Scotland's push for independence; we hear about a new assessment of the world's most endangered primates; KUOW's Marcie Sillman talks with ACT Theatre's Kurt Beattie about the world-premiere stage adaptation of "Ramayana";  and we speak with Roy Peter Clark of the Poynter Institute about The Seattle Times unusual decision to buy ads in its own paper in support of gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna and the campaign to approve same-sex marriage.

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes along with four members of the City Council are criticizing Mayor Mike McGinn over his opposition to their choice for an independent monitor to oversee the city's police reform efforts. Their statement released on Wednesday accuses McGinn of "obstruction and stall tactics" in his opposition to one finalist for the job, L.A.-based consultant Merrick Bobb. The city has had 10 months to select a monitor; the deadline is just a week away. We hear more from The Seattle Times reporter Steve Miletich.Plus, the BBC's James Cook gives us an update on Scotland's push for independence; we hear about a new assessment of the world's most endangered primates; KUOW's Marcie Sillman talks with ACT Theatre's Kurt Beattie about the world-premiere stage adaptation of "Ramayana";  and we speak with Roy Peter Clark of the Poynter Institute about The Seattle Times unusual decision to buy ads in its own paper in support of gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna and the campaign to approve same-sex marriage.

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes along with four members of the City Council are criticizing Mayor Mike McGinn over his opposition to their choice for an independent monitor to oversee the city's police reform efforts. Their statement released on Wednesday accuses McGinn of "obstruction and stall tactics" in his opposition to one finalist for the job, L.A.-based consultant Merrick Bobb. The city has had 10 months to select a monitor; the deadline is just a week away. We hear more from Seattle Times reporter Steve Miletich.Plus, the BBC's James Cook gives us an update on Scotland's push for independence; we hear about a new assessment of the world's most endangered primates; KUOW's Marcie Sillman talks with ACT Theatre's Kurt Beattie about the world-premiere stage adaptation of "Ramayana";  and we speak with Roy Peter Clark of the Poynter Institute about The Seattle Times unusual decision to buy ads in its own paper in support of gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna and the campaign to approve same-sex marriage.

Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes along with four members of the City Council are criticizing Mayor Mike McGinn over his opposition to their choice for an independent monitor to oversee the city's police reform efforts. Their statement released on Wednesday accuses McGinn of "obstruction and stall tactics" in his opposition to one finalist for the job, L.A.-based consultant Merrick Bobb. The city has had 10 months to select a monitor; the deadline is just a week away. We hear more from Seattle Times reporter Steve Miletich.Plus, the BBC's James Cook gives us an update on Scotland's push for independence; we hear about a new assessment of the world's most endangered primates; KUOW's Marcie Sillman talks with ACT Theatre's Kurt Beattie about the world-premiere stage adaptation of "Ramayana";  and we speak with Roy Peter Clark of the Poynter Institute about The Seattle Times unusual decision to buy ads in its own paper in support of gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna and the campaign to approve same-sex marriage.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the news from Canada, we look at what’s happening at the movies with film critic Robert Horton, and The Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton reviews the latest economic news.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the news from Canada, we look at what’s happening at the movies with film critic Robert Horton, and The Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton reviews the latest economic news.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the news from Canada, we look at what’s happening at the movies with film critic Robert Horton, and The Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton reviews the latest economic news.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the news from Canada, we look at what’s happening at the movies with film critic Robert Horton, and The Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton reviews the latest economic news.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the news from Canada, we look at what’s happening at the movies with film critic Robert Horton, and The Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton reviews the latest economic news.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the news from Canada, we look at what’s happening at the movies with film critic Robert Horton, and The Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton reviews the latest economic news.

Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the news from Canada, we look at what’s happening at the movies with film critic Robert Horton, and The Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton reviews the latest economic news.