Nick Licata Videos

Seattle voters have endorsed two Seattle City Council incumbents for another term: Richard Conlin and Nick Licata. But two new members will shake up the council's dynamic. Results so far show Sally Bagshaw and Mike O'Brien poised to take those seats.

The Seattle Public Library might reduce its hours because of the city's budget shortfall. But there could be another revenue source. The library has collected $1 million this year in late fines. And another $600,000 is still outstanding from people with overdue books and other materials.

You can look at the race for Seattle City Council Position 6 several ways. It is 12 year council veteran Nick Licata versus energetic newcomer Jesse Israel. She's a well recognized rising star. He's a well known civic voice. For liberal Seattle voters, the candidates seem to offer a choice between left and leftier. However you measure it, Israel is giving Licata the toughest run yet for his spot on the council.

12:00 p.m. Green River Valley Prepares for Flooding Residents of the Green River Valley are being urged to prepare now for possible winter flooding due to the damaged Howard Hanson Dam. We'll take a closer look at the flood danger with the Mayor of Auburn. King County May Tap Unions to Fix Budget Gap Unions representing King County employees are speaking out against proposed cuts to pay and benefits to help close the county's budget gap. We'll talk to both sides. 12:20 p.m. Seattle City Council Race Incumbent Nick Licata and challenger Jessie Israel have made it past the primary and will face off in November for Seattle City Council Position 6. 12:40 p.m. Tightwads v. Spendthrifts Most academic research says humans pick mates who behave like they do. But when it comes to money matters, opposites attract. What's your experience with money and relationships? We'll talk to the author of the study and get money (and relationship) advice from personal finance columnist Jane Bryant Quinn.

3.7 Earthquake Hits Whidbey Island Residents on Whidbey Island woke up to a 3.7 earthquake this morning. Was it just a blip on the radar, or an indicator of The Big One? We talk to a University of Washington seismologist who monitors quakes. School District to Sell $11 Million Property for $500,000? The Seattle School Board decides tonight on whether to sell property in West Seattle. The King County assessor says it's worth over $11 million. But the School District plans to sell it for $500,000. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher brings us the story. Medical Marijuana It's legal to use marijuana as medicine if your doctor approves. But how do people get marijuana when it's illegal to buy and sell? We'll talk to the coordinator of a Seattle medical marijuana dispensary. Help for Student Loans? Starting today, anyone with a federal student loan can apply for a program that will cap your monthly payments based on your income. It also lets you off the hook for the balance of your loan after 25 years. Are you a student? How will this affect your life? Call and tell us at 800.289.KUOW. Amazon Fires Affiliates Over Internet Taxes Some states want to collect Internet sales taxes from Amazon and other retailers who have affiliates in the state. When North Carolina and Rhode Island leaned toward passing those tax laws, Amazon opted to fire its bloggers and small online affiliates in those states. It just axed affiliates in Hawaii today. We talk to an Amazon affiliate about the effects. Secret Spaces and Peek a boo Places Seattle City Councilman Nick Licata tells us about secret public spaces. Developers build them in their downtown projects, but if you don't know where to look you'd never find them. Where's your secret place or park in the region? Call and tell us at 800.289.KUOW!

Cash for Clunkers Congress just passed the Cash for Clunkers law. It gives new car buyers up to $4,500 for trading in their old gas guzzler. Is it really good for the environment? We'll ask Representative Jay Inslee. Torture Photos Journalist Glenn Greenwald discusses the battle over transparency and torture photos in DC. Rubber Fish PETA has requested that next month's Veterinarian Convention either forgo a fish throwing presentation by Pike Place Fish or use rubber fish. We talk to a fish thrower. Discrimination Against Vets City Council member Nick Licata thinks veterans face discrimination in Seattle. He wants veterans to be protected under the city's anti discrimination law. Have you seen vets face discrimination in Seattle or beyond? What's been your experience as a vet or a civilian? The Case Against Summer Vacation Obama's stimulus package offers incentives to shorten the long summer vacation for kids. Why? What is the value of the long summer vacation? Should it be shorter? We'll take your calls.

West Seattle Blog is at the WS Democratic Women candidate forum as Nick Licata explains in 30 seconds why he is running for re-election.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled repeatedly that access to a lawyer is a constitutional right. Even for lower level offenses like misdemeanors. But a new report from Seattle University's law school says courts still aren't providing lawyers to many poor people. It says courts can save money and serve people better by taking on the issue.

1. Technology Update Technology reporter Glenn Fleishman talks about developments in the tech world including Amazon.com's financial health, the postponement of the digital TV conversion and the hottest new handheld device: the paper notebook. 2. Saving Puget Sound Steve Scher talks with David Dicks and William Ruckelshaus of the Puget Sound Partnership about progress in cleaning up the Sound. 3. What's Less Painful, Layoffs or Pay Cuts? Ross Reynolds talks with guests and listeners about whether they've been asked to take a pay cut and how their employers are handling the financial crunch.

Obama Mortgage Relief Plan President Obama announces a $75 billion mortgage relief plan. What will it mean to you? Will the relief plan stabilize housing prices? Layoffs or Pay Cuts? City Council member Nick Licata told the Seattle Times that in the face of a $20 to $30 million budget shortfall, furloughs and hiring freezes won't be enough to balance the budget. Have you ever been asked to take a pay cut? How's your employer handling the financial crunch? What should the boss do? Layoff the unproductive employees or have everyone work fewer hours? Bus Cuts and Tracking Your Next Ride Metro service could be cut by 20 percent. We talk to King County Metro. And a new tool to help you catch the next bus.

Some Seattle City council members want to explore ways to keep the Seattle Post Intelligencer in business. The paper was put up for sale this month, and faces possible closure. A council panel discussed several options yesterday (Wednesday), including a new idea from Peoria, Illinois. KUOW's Liz Jones has more.

State and local officials are eager to land some of Barack Obama's proposed infrastructure spending. The president elect has proposed massive spending on public works projects across the country. KUOW's Liz Jones has our story.

The Seattle City Council will vote today (Monday) on two competing transportation resolutions. One supports the creation of a city wide streetcar network, the other rejects such a plan. The proposed system would cost in excess of $600 million. KUOW's John O'Brien has our story.