Quoted: Earlier this month, Seattle's Mayor called for all new town homes to undergo a design review process. Larger construction projects already have to face the design review board and the scrutiny of a public comment process. But many feel new construction projects do not complement the character of old neighborhoods. How much power do design review boards

Quoted: A new labor contract ratified by Seattle police officers makes them the highest paid cops in the state. It also expands the civilian oversight system that monitors officer misconduct claims. Will the King County budget shortfall affect this contract? Do budget cuts put certain programs at risk? Also, is racial profiling by Seattle police a perception

Quoted: Rising food prices are contributing to increased interest in community gardening and urban agriculture. But there might already be food growing in your backyard. What about that old plum or apple tree? What do you do with all that fruit when fall comes around? Eleven thousand pounds of organic fruit that might otherwise have fallen and rotted was collected

Quoted: A conversation on the week's news in Canada from our Canadian correspondent, Vaughn Palmer, political correspondent for the Vancouver Sun. Then, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell takes your questions this hour. The Washington legislator talks about her busy year: fighting offshore drilling, cracking down on oil speculators, dealing with the Iraq War. Find

Quoted: Church is changing. Around our region, many traditional churches are switching their formula: using praise songs rather than hymns, hiring humorous pastors rather than stoic ones. Our traditionally unchurched region has been surprised by the success of local "mega–churches." Is traditional worship going by the wayside? If you attend

Quoted: Last week our Greendays Gardening Panel focused on weeds and how to keep them from spreading. This week, we thought we'd go the opposite direction. What plants should you let go to seed? Which plants improve a yard by spreading? We'll also answer your general gardening questions during the show.

Quoted: Environmentalist Gus Speth was an adviser in the Carter White House. Today he says we need to make basic changes to capitalism if there is any hope of avoiding environmental catastrophe. Does capitalism harm the environment? Speth has been an environmentalist for more than three decades and co–founded the Natural Resources Defense Council. He

Quoted: The world is changing, and so is the way that children play. What do kids learn from creative play? Why is it important? How has play changed since your childhood? Do you encourage your children to play? Share your ideas.Tomorrow on Weekday: Going to Seed

Quoted: Mystery and suspense novels make for perfect summer reading. Today local mystery writer J.A. Jance joins us to explain how she crafts a case. What are your favorite mystery books? Who is your favorite sleuth? Miss Marple, Sherlock Holmes... Encyclopedia Brown? Share your suggestions with us.Tomorrow on Weekday: Capitalism vs. Environmentalism