Crossing Division

We have questions about local law enforcement agencies given investigations into Tacoma Police Department conduct and Black Lives Matter protests. We asked Tacoma criminal defense attorney Chris Van Vechten to talk with us about what...

On June 12, 2020 Crosscut published a story about the barriers that Black political consultants were experiencing moving their work into higher profile legislative campaigns. The consultants were urged to “get on the list!” Significant...

Nick Federici, who has worked on legislation and government relations in Olympia for 25+ years, joins us to talk about the state budget forecast (it’s bad), and how this will hurt groups that have little...

Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor Keith Blocker talks about his work with youth in the Black community, the legacy of anti-Blackness and systemic racism. We also discuss Black Lives Matter in Tacoma and where the movement may...

YWCA Executive Director Miriam Barnett joins host Evelyn Lopez to talk about the upswing in domestic violence during the COVID 19 pandemic, and the particular challenges of helping victims who may be isolated at home...

Evelyn Lopez talks with Rachel Graves, lawyer and former news journalist, about how the Coronavirus creates an even more complicated environment for people with disabilities. Also, viruses are often the trigger for the development of...

We are at week 10 of staying home, and it’s been difficult. So, when you come across a ray of sunshine and a spark of joy, you have to grab it. When we saw a...

We delayed our weekly podcast to make sure we had the latest, up to the final deadline filings for all campaigns. And there were some last minute surprises! The election season is on us, and...

Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young joins Evelyn Lopez to talk about the County’s $158 million plan to fight COVID 19, stabilize the economy, and support our community. It’s a lot of money, and it won’t...

This year, Downtown on the Go partnered with Channel 253 to coordinate podcasts of the Friday Forums, and follow-up Crossing Division episodes to further explore the issues raised in the Forums. Go back to check...

Have you been thinking about starting or expanding your garden? Would you like to grow food for yourself and for the community? Whatever the plant questions you have, local plant guru and weed expert Dana...

What campaigns are heating up for the 2020 elections? How do candidates raise money in a “no gatherings” environment? And what do we expect for the summer? 2020 will have some very interesting political races!...

Evelyn and Joe Lopez discuss the Governor’s extended eviction moratorium and what it means for renters and landlords: No evictions or threats of eviction, no late fees or threats to terminate tenancy, no rent increases,...

Host Evelyn Lopez talks with Sarah Low, Executive Director of the Tacoma Tree Foundation about trees, appreciating the benefits of trees, and contemplating the beauty of the trees around us. On April 22 the world...

This week, Evelyn Lopez talks with Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and Pierce Conservation District Water Quality Coordinator Belinda Paterno. Find out about local programs to help small businesses and renters, and how the City of...

This week Evelyn Lopez talks with Saiyare Refaei and Renee Meschi of the Pierce Conservation District. Saiyare and Renee work in the Harvest Pierce County program working with county food programs and community gardens. During...

This week Evelyn Lopez and Joe Lopez talk with Pierce County Councilmember Marty Campbell about Pierce County’s actions on the COVID 19/Coronavirus front. Pierce County has small business loans to help businesses impacted right now,...

Evelyn Lopez and Joe Lopez talk about the latest information about COVID 19/Coronavirus in Tacoma. Things will certainly change, but we will try to give you accurate information as of the podcast date, plus share...

Campaign consultant/political strategist Crystal Fincher and local elected official/Channel 253 publisher Erik Hanberg join host Evelyn Lopez to break down the 2020 Washington Presidential Primary results: The importance of key demographic voting  blocks, Whether these...

Locality, responsibility, and maybe, maybe, opportunity. Those are the themes that run through our discussion of current mental health issues in our community. Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young, and local attorney Joe Lopez join host...