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As 'Up Front' ends, a thank you from Robert Mak
Robert Mak shares a few last thoughts as Up Front comes to an end.
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Up Front - A look back
Robert Mak looks back at some of the issues covered on Up Front over 11 years.
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A look back at the roundtables
Robert Mak takes a look back at the many people who have sat down discuss issues on Upfront.
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Budget shortfalls in Olympia
Robert Mak looks at why Olympia is still having shortfalls in the state budget.
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The Monorail debate
In a memorable piece, Robert Mak uses the story line from a popular animated series to parallel the debate around building a new monorail in Seattle.
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Up Front with Robert Mak to end weekly schedule on Dec. 2
The final regularly scheduled edition of KING 5's Emmy Award-winning political program "Up Front with Robert Mak" will air December 2.
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Slade Gorton reviews the message from the election
Robert Mak talks with long time politician Slade Gorton about the election results.
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Connecting with Podcasts
One of Upfront's more lighthearted pieces on attempts to reach the public through new media called podcasts.
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Reed and Sonntag discuss politics today
Robert Mak talks with retiring politicians Sam Reed and Brian Sonntag about the state of politics today.
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Turkey Tidbits
Robert Mak shares a few turkey facts for the holidays
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An interview with Governor-elect Jay Inslee
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Legalized marijuana - what's next?
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Interview with Suzan DelBene
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Election review roundtable
Review of 2012 election with Ron Dotzauer of Strategy 360 and Republican strategist Chris Vance.
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Pete Holmes interview
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I-502 Overview
Robert Mak reviews the issues involved with Initiative 502.
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Initiative 502 Roundtable
Robert Mak sits down with Pete Holmes, Steve Sarich, Roger Roffman, and Derek Franklin to discuss the issues surrounding I-502.
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McKenna campaign's response to blog
Robert Mak gives an update on the McKenna campaign's response to a blog posted on their website.
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Up Front Voter's Guide 2012
Go beyond the slogans and talking points in this Up Front Voter Guide
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The race in the new 1st District
The two candidates for the new 1st District, Suzan Delbene and John Koster, represent the political divide in Washington state.
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Washington Attorney General candidates debate
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Ad Watch: Inslee's property tax claim
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Inslee and McKenna - the early years
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McKenna and Inslee - the high school years
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Ad Watch: Attack ad targets Rob McKenna
In the race for governor, Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna have now raised more than $9 million each. And now, we've seen outside groups weigh in, spending millions more on TV commercials. A new ad targets McKenna.
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Heck vs. Muri in 10th Congressional District
If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again. Two candidates are doing just that. IT'S Denny Heck vs. Dick Muri in the 10th Congressional District. Who will get the ticket to Washington DC?
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Replacing retiring Rep. Norm Dicks
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Same sex marriage debate
Rep. Jamie Pedersen, who represents the 43rd district in the State House, and Joseph Backholm, Exec. Dir. of the Family Policy Institute of Washington, debate the issue of gay marriage.
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State auditor's race gets nasty
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Race for state auditor takes an unexpected turn
The state auditor's race has turned into a fight over accusations of misconduct and fraud.
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Results of new KING 5 poll
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David Gregory reports from the DNC
Rober Mak talks with Davis Gregory at the end of the DNC in Charlotte, North carolina.
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The candidates for King County Sheriff
When former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr took a new job earlier this year, she appointed Steve Strachan to be the Interim Sheriff. Now Strachan is running against former Sheriff spokesman John Urquhart. Linda Byron investigates.
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Charter schools on the ballot again in Washington State
Charter schools are on the ballot in Washington for a third time with an initiative that promises more choice. But some say the idea is misguided. Robert Mak looks into the question - are charter schools really the answer?
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The gloves come off in the race for Governor
Robert Mak talks with Brian Rosenthal from the Seattle Times and Austin Jenkins from the Northwest News Network about the recent gubernatorial debate.
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Conflict at the Port of Seattle
Robert Mak looks into concerns surround the Seattle Port CEO's new job. Tay Yoshitani recently accepted a second job with a Seattle-based freight company. Some say there is a conflict of interest.
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Cathy McMorris Rodgers at the GOP convention
Robert Mak talks with Cathy McMorris Rodgers at the Republican National Convention.
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The debate over Medicare
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GOP has many issues to navigate at convention
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The race for U.S. Senate
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How important is a voter's pamphlet?
KING 5 News Up Front reports on those counties that didn't have a voter's pamplet in the last election
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Choosing a new Secretary of State
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Tempers flare among both opponents, supporters of pot initiative
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The race to November begins
The August primary is when voters in our state narrow down the field in most races to the top two candidates. we now know who will be competing in November, and in many cases we get a first glimpse of which races are most competitive.
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The race for State Attorney General
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Gubernatorial poll updates
Robert Mak reviews the new polls out in the Washington State Governor race.
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McKenna staffer resigns over tasteless tweets
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Ruderman's mother pays for attack ads
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Can a president win re-election with an economy this bad?
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Transportation projects - who gets the contracts?
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Health care reform: What's next?
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1st District Congressional Debate Part One
Republican John Koster and Democrats Darcy Burner, Suzan Delbene, Steve Hobbs, Darshan Rauniyar and Laura Ruderman debate issues including jobs, health care reform, marijuana and foreign affairs.
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1st District Congressional Debate Part Two
The debate continues with Republican John Koster and Democrats Darcy Burner, Suzan Delbene, Steve Hobbs, Darshan Rauniyar and Laura Ruderman on issues including social security, the role of government, college loans, immigration and gay marriage.
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Up Front Extra: 1st Congressional candidates on health care, primary
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Issues covered in the first gubernatorial debate
Robert Mak reviews the issues covered in the first gubernatorial debate for Washington state.
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Preview of the ballot measures headed to your mailbox
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Does the Wisconsin vote matter here?
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Tempers flare over Romney's Seattle visit
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Senator Cheryl Pflug's messy exit
The Washington state Republican chair says state Senator Cheryl Pflug betrayed her own party. What did she do that was so bad, and could it impact control of the state Senate? Pflug tells her side of the story.
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Will it get easier for lawmakers to pass tax hikes?
Will it get easier for lawmakers to pass tax hikes? An initiative approved by voters could make it harder to raise taxes has been ruled unconstitutional. And, the money is pouring into political election campaigns by the millions.
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Campaign documents from the race for governor in 2000
Robert Mak reviews documents from the Republican candidate for Governor in 2000.
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Bellevue Superintendent search
Robert Mak reviews Bellevue School District's search for superintendent.
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Was Rob McKenna campaigning while on the council?
An audit of Rob McKenna's files from his time on the King County Council show that he may have been using councIl time to work on his campaign. Robert Mak sits down with Mike Baker of the Associated Press to discuss.
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Seattle Police Department faces a crackdown by Federal Government
As the Seattle Police Department faces a crack-down by the Federal Government, KING 5 Investigator Linda Byron looks into how the process worked in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Fraud in the DBE
Robert Mak talks with KING 5 investigator Susannah Frame about her examination of fraud and abuse in the State's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.
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U.S. Senate race and Facebook
In the U.S. Senate race Democratic candidate Maria Cantwell leads in the polls and campaign donations, but Republican Michael Baumgartner is celebrating a lead on Facebook.
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Ron Paul still has supporters in Washington State
Mitt Romney looks to be the likely republican Presidential nominee, but Ron Paul still has supporters here in Washington State.
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The Presidential election
Robert Mak reviews the President's recent visit to Seattle and how his stance on gay marriage may effect voter turnout in November.
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New Governor's race poll
Robert Mak looks at the new poll out on the Washington Governor's race. the results show that the gap in the race is tightening.
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Seattle's new schools superintendent
Robert Mak looks at Seattle's new superintendent.
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Healthcare and the race for Governor
Robert Mak investigates the lawsuit against Attorney General Rob McKenna for his challenge to the healthcare reform law.
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May Day protests
Robert Mak examines conflicting messages at the recent May Day protests.
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Seattle parking
Robert Mak looks into the issue of parking in Seattle.
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Search for Seattle Superintendent
Robert Mak profiles the three candidates for Seattle Superintendent.
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Did lawmakers pass a tax without calling it a new tax?
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Seattle crime spree
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Is Jay Inslee to blame for the special election?
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A look at the 1st District Congressional race
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The Marijuana Debate
There is a new push to legalize marijuana in Washington state. Robert Mak looks into the laws surrounding the issue and talks with two former U.S. attorneys and the former head of the FBI about their support of an initiative to legalize marijuana.
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Gloves off in the race for governor
Robert Mak reviews some of the comments from the candidates for governor and the race heats up.
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The State budget and the governor's race
As the special session heads into its second week the state budget still remains up in the air. Robert Mak looks into the debate on the budget and how it is affecting the governor's race.
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Green Jobs Debate
Are green jobs a realistic solution to unemployment? Or is the idea being oversold? Robert Mak investigates.
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Sumner tree trouble
A Sumner city council member is in trouble for cutting down trees on city land.
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Inslee resigns Congress to focus on Governor's race
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State budget sends legislature into special session
Robert Mak talks with Democrat Rodney Tom about why he switched his support to the Republican budget at the last minute.
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The Washington State Republican Caucus
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Rep. Norm Dicks announces retirement
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Trailer art put on hold
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Congressman Adam Smith and the new 9th District
Robert Mak talks with Congressman Adam Smith about the newly drawn districts in Washington.
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Should insurance cover pre-natal testing?
Republican candidate Rick Santorum questions the need for insurance to cover some pre-natal tests. Robert mak looks into the issues surrounding the discussion.
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Newt Gingrich: No reason gas can’t go down to $2.50
Robert Mak sits down with Newt Gingrich to discuss the issues in the Presidential election.
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It's the economy - or is it?
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The presidential campaign comes to the Northwest
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Problems with SR 520 bridge tolling continue
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The race to watch: Washington’s new 1st District
Nine candidates (so far!) are running for Washington's newly created 1st congressional district.
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Lawmakers consider gay marriage
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Polling likely voters
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McKenna's view on the state budget
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A charge on oil barrels? Gregoire, McKenna on paying on transportation
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The struggle to fund education
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Gregoire backs gay marriage
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Is it time to legalize marijuana?
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Special session coming up short?
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Waterfront welfare
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A conversation with Tom Brokaw
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Crisis of confidence
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New Pacific mayor wasn't even on the ballot
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Gregoire's sales tax hike: Are you willing to pay more?
Saying she can't live with the budget cuts, Governor Chris Gregoire is making a pitch for a hike in the sales tax. Are you willing to pay more, possibly up to a 10 percent tax in some cities?
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Seattle Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield: Personable, engaged and interim
Interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools Susan Enfield has spent eight months on the job. What's her plan, what are the changes she's making, and does she want the job permanently?
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Is this the year for gay marriage?
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The state budget - cuts vs. taxes
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Interview with Costco CEO Jim Sinegal
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Weather's no longer a factor on Election Day
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Real cuts, real people: Six stories behind Gregoire's budget cuts
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Gregoire's budget decisions (part 2); New poll on Bellevue's angst over light rail
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Initiative 1125: Restricting tolling
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Initiative 1163: Training for home health workers
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Mike Hope and Aaron Reardon face off
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Record fundraising behind I-1183
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Ad Watch: Initiative 1183
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Debate: Hague vs. Mitchell
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State Supreme Court Justice Mary Fairhurst believes in miracles
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Seattle voters face tax proposals
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Two Republicans ready to take on Cantwell
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Seattle City Council debate: Jean Godden vs. Bobby Forch
