The Record

Joseph R. Biden assumes the presidency facing a daunting set of challenges - from the coronavirus pandemic which has claimed more than 400,000 lives in the U.S. to deep political divisions and white supremacists who just two weeks ago staged a deadly attack on the Capitol. Is unity even possible for a nation so divided and beset with multiple crises?

The US Department of Education has launched a Civil Rights investigation into “disturbing reports” regarding the Seattle School district’s handling of special education during the pandemic. Specifically, they cited a story from last August by KUOW reporter Ann Dornfeld.

Since the start of the pandemic, thorny ethical questions have popped up. Should we force people to wear masks? Who should be first to get the vaccine and can we mandate getting vaccinated?

We hear from King County Executive Down Constantine about expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine and setting up mass vaccination sites.

King County Executive Dow Constantine answers your calls about enlisting help to set up mass vaccination sites as the state expands eligibility. Also, we hear from healthcare workers in Everett who treated the first confirmed case of the coronavirus in the U.S. And a University of Washington law professor answers ethical questions about the rollout of the vaccine.

New estimates from Sound Transit show a surprise spike in transit cost estimates. The mayor weighs in as we take your calls. And what to expect as Washington begins its once-a-decade redistricting process.

11 out of Washington's 12 members of congress have committed to voting for impeachment, everyone but Republican Cathy McMorris Rogers of the Spokane area.

On the eve of the historic impeachment vote, Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-Issaashington Democratic lawmaker Kim Schrier discusses why she is voting in favor of an "incitement to insurrection" article of impeachment against President Trump.

Washington congressmembers Rep. Dan Newhouse and Rep. Jaime Herrera-Butler broke with party lines and voted in favor of impeachment.

We hear from two small business owners about Governor Inslee's new plan to allow shuttered businesses to reopen. A new report on homelessness from researchers in Los Angeles offers insights into what Seattle should be doing to tackle the problem. And we talk to King County executive Dow Constantine on the latest plans to roll out Covid-19 vaccinations.