David Hyde
Reporter
About
David’s people-focused politics coverage tracks local and national races. At KUOW, David has also reported for our Hearken Team answering listener questions,and covered a variety of other topics ranging from vaccine hesitancy to climate change.
Previously David worked as talk show producer and also frequently hosted interviews and live call-in segments. David holds a PhD ABD in U.S. History from Rutgers University and a BA in History from Reed College.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Professional Affiliations: Society of Professional Journalists
Stories
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Today So Far Blog
Far-right activist visits Washington for Culp fundraiser
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KUOW Newsroom
Pain at the pump drives debate in Washington’s closest congressional race
Pain at the pump is a major issue for political candidates running in the 8th Congressional District, which includes cities like Enumclaw in the western portion of the district to Chelan in the east. Incumbent Democrat Kim Schrier is running for reelection here, and this year political analysts are calling the race a tossup — one of the closest House races in the United States.
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KUOW Newsroom
Federal lawsuit over new sports betting rule could jeopardize tribal sovereignty, critics say
Debbie Nelson's favorite slot machine at the Nisqually Red Wind Casino is Yogi Bear-themed, complete with spinning picnic baskets and huckleberry pies. “It keeps me entertained while I'm losing money,” she said. But Nelson also said it eases the pain to know her lost money goes to the Nisqually tribe. “To scholarships and to medical care and just to support the families. I figure if I'm going to give it to anyone it needs to go to a worthy cause,” she said.
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle to weigh new tax hikes on big businesses like Amazon and other 'progressive' options
The latest Seattle City budget forecast anticipates a $35 million gap for 2023, and council member Teresa Mosqueda said future deficits are expected to be even worse. “It's actually a longer-term revenue gap that we are needing to close,” she said. And Mosqueda said new taxes are needed.
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KUOW Newsroom
Abortion issue could decide Democrat Kim Schrier’s fate in Washington’s closest congressional race
This week, the King County Council voted 8 - 1 to express support for abortion rights in the wake of a leaked draft Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which would open the door for states to outlaw abortion. Only one county council member voted against the measure: Reagan Dunn. Dunn is also one of several Republicans running for Congress this year in a highly competitive race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District, east of Seattle.
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KUOW Newsroom
Stop saying 'marijuana'? Lawmakers say it's racist
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee (D) recently signed a bill striking the word “marijuana” from the text of all state law. The measure says to use the word “cannabis” instead. The effort in Washington is part of a national movement to retire the word.
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New Pot Tax Proposal on Seattle City Council's Radar: Leaked Document
Seattle's city council's considering a new tax on pot sales. A proposal obtained by KUOW is circulating behind closed doors. Advocates say it would help address racial inequities in the industry. But pot business owners are raising questions about how the money will be spent.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell offers olive branch to Council in first 'state of the city' address
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his first "state of the city" address Tuesday afternoon. It's the first time a mayor has directed the speech to the city council, albeit remotely this time, since former Mayor Ed Murray did back in 2016.
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KUOW Newsroom
Trump's revenge targets Washington state's 2022 primary elections
After the assault on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a number of House Republicans voted to impeach Donald Trump on charges of inciting the violence. Two of those representatives are from Washington state.
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Conspiracy theories abound in Republican effort to retake Washington’s 8th Congressional District
Republicans are targeting Washington’s 8th Congressional District this year as a key part of their plan to retake Congress. But to avoid turning off moderate and independent voters, the three GOP candidates will need to navigate a minefield of conspiracy theories.