News & Politics
It's been six years since then-mayor Ed Murray declared a homeless crisis. More than two years since King County and the City of Seattle announced the creation of the Regional Homeless Authority. Since then, close to a billion dollars have been spent on the homeless issue. But by nearly every visible measure, homelessness has gotten worse. Now, the agency may have to spend a billion more just to get out of the crisis. Jeff Pohjola and Matt Markovich break down where the money is coming from and how it's being spent. PLUS: Analysis of the mayoral debate between Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzales. AND: A local school cancels Halloween. Guests include Paul Queary of the Washington Observer and ABC's Alex Presha. Subscribe at komonews.com/podcasts or your favorite podcast app. The KOMO Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, KOM?s Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to heart of what matters most.