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's education includes 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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What will Jay Inslee's legacy be after 12 years as governor?
KUOW Politics reporter David Hyde joins Soundside host Libby Denkmann to talk about Governor Inslee's announcement that he will NOT be seeking a 4th term.
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Seattle leaders propose ban on public drug use, but others oppose the idea
Washington state currently has a misdemeanor law against possessing drugs like fentanyl or heroin, but it's a temporary law that expires July 1. The state Legislature failed to act to replace it during the session that ended last week.
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Gun rights groups sue to stop WA ban on semi-automatic rifle sales
Gun rights organizations are suing to stop a brand-new ban on the sale of AR-15s and other semi-automatic rifles from going into effect. The ban became official Tuesday after Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed it into law. Part of the goal is to prevent mass shootings.
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What King County voters say about $1.25 billion crisis care center levy
King County residents vote this week on a tax levy to help people struggling with mental health issues. If it passes, the new property tax could raise up to $1.25 billion to fund the construction of five new crisis care centers.
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Rising crime rattles Ballard's beloved nightlife scene as a city council election looms
Wil Barrett is hanging with a group of regulars at The Sloop Tavern near the Ballard Locks. “It's the perfect beer bar. You come down here every night of the week and you're going to know at least a handful of faces,” he said. But underneath the warm buzz, there's also a growing sense of unease about crime.
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Seattle’s plan to reward people for not using drugs
This week Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order on drug addiction. Part of the plan is to champion a pilot program that pays people to stop using drugs. The program involves a treatment method called “contingency management.” The way it works is simple: People struggling with addiction are offered rewards such as gift cards, prizes, or sometimes cash. Then, for every clean urine sample, they’re given a reward.
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Seattle eyes capital gains tax
Seattle officials tell KUOW they’re considering a local tax on capital gains. This follows last month’s state Supreme Court ruling that a state tax on capital gains is constitutional. According to city council member Teresa Mosqueda, it’s just one possibility for new sources of revenue in the coming years to fill a giant “revenue gap.”
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Mayor Harrell 'swings for the fences' with big, proposed property tax hike to fund affordable housing
Bruce Harrell wants to triple a Seattle property tax to raise nearly $1 billion dollars to fund affordable housing. In making the announcement on Thursday to a room filled with hundreds of affordable housing developers, Harrell admitted it’s a lot of money.
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Attack ads challenge property sales tax proposal in Washington state
The Washington Association of Realtors is trying to kill a proposed tax hike on property sales.
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It's early, but prominent Dems are eyeing a run for governor in 2024
The Washington state governor's race is over a year away, but it is already starting to generate some buzz. Two prominent WA Democrats – Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz – both told KUOW they’re weighing a run for the state’s highest office.