About this episode

Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss key political events and issues affecting Seattle during the week of May 22, 2026.

On this week-in-review, Crystal Fincher and Robert Cruickshank discuss: ☕ Mayor Wilson, Starbucks, and business lobbying 🏳️‍🌈 Seattle to declare a state of emergency to support LGBTQ refugees 🚈 Sound Transit swings the axe at ST3 projects (vote is next Thursday, 5/28) 🚲 The NIMBY drama over Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Blvd As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com . Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks . Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Robert Cruickshank, on Bluesky at @robertcruickshank.com .

People in this episode

Host: Crystal Fincher

Guest: Robert Cruickshank

Topics covered

• local politics
• LGBTQ rights
• transportation
• business lobbying
• community events

Keywords

• Seattle
• LGBTQ refugees
• Sound Transit
• Bicycle Weekends
• business lobbying

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Starbucks

Places: Seattle

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