> right now on news 4 this week, one-on-one. chris gordon talks to governor larry hogan as he gets ready for a big re-election fight. we'll look at the district's plan to stop the violence. and changing the vi f. thht over new construction plan across the river from ones of our arest famous landmarks. welcome to news 4 this week. >> hello, eryone. we now know that ben jealous will be the candidate hoping to defeat larry hogan in november. you have to go back to the 1950s f nd a republican governor maryland who won two terms. the governor hogan is very popular. news 4's chris gordon sat down with him to talk about the issues leading up to the

election, starting with his health. >> doing great. i went through a tough battle with cancer my first year as governor. owbut i'm completely cancer free and in complete remission. so i'm fit as a fiddle. >> democratic candidate seeking to get election over hogan o appeared our forum. most say they favor legalizingi cannnd taxing it. i asked hogan how you feels about it? >> i think it's worth look at it. i was for medical cannabis. i want to get that off to the right art. >> theemocratic candidates say hogan has not fully funded education. >> we've put $25 i billiono the k-12 education. that's four years in a row. we put more money than lektive formula called for and our most recent budget. >> democrats say hogan waited until election year until finally focusing on transportation. hogan says that's not true. >> i know i put more into transportation and we focused of

four years. >> he says despite the fact he has a 70% approval rating, he's running fore-election as if he's 20 points behind. reporting from anap lishgs chna gordon. it's been a violent first half of the year for the district. the numbersemperature the ory. so far this year there have been 72 murders in d.c., comparehat to 52 murders at the same time last year. the majority of the crimes happened east of the an costa river. this week the mayor and policeo chiefd out a plan to deal with the violence spike. we explain they he they found a way to stop the violence before it starts. >> reporter: 35 murders in ward eight alone so far this year. the mayor and the police chief were in the heart of ward eight to lay out the lamayor's p to stop that spike in murds. one new tactics identify them that could become victims or assailants before someone gets.

hu >> and that is 18 individuals that we have selected who are idenfied as high risk. getting them in support services, wraparoundce ser and employment services. >> reporter: as the m der race on the district climbs, so does the frustra in the community. ustration mayor says she feels too. >> one thing we hear in enableds ju like the one that we're in today is people are fed up with violence. they're fed up with being scared of random ootings. >> reporter: at an vent with teens who are participating in the summer youth employment program, bauser and her teamed detahe steps they're taking to provide more options young people living in high crime areas east of the river. in additionor to job opportunities and improved rec centers, the administrion has started to train what are called trume interruptors, people that come from the community that can intervene in neighborhood disputesefore they becom violent. >> and the training is a 40-hour training takin pla all week

on different scenarios and also puttinividuals in stress situations to see how they deal and respond to crisis situations in the streets. so mediation. >> reporter: news 4. t it's one of most famous views of our area, the view from george washington's backyard. but the view could soon chae. st across the river there is a plan to pour a gas plant to be built. those who protect and preserve the historic site are gearing up for a fight. julie kry has more on the campaign called save george washington's view. >> reporter: like so many visitors who come to mt. vernon, the sampleil f struck not only by the historic home but with the view that o founding father cherished. >> it's breath taking. you know, you stand here and look up at the house you figure that's what they saw. >> reporter: those charged with preserving t view say it is threatened. dominion energy plans t built a plant right across the river.

from chopper 4shgs you can see the site th own and have ready begun to develop. >> deminion energy did move the compressor station. wean't move mt. vernon. >> reporter: the mt. vernon lady's association is lead rg the fight with the save george washgton's view campaign. it's not the first time the tdies association has battled development acros river. in the 50s they fought off an oil tank andn the 60s, a sewage treatment plant. it created this graphic tohow what they fear, emission stacks on the horizon.do nion spokesman says that is simply not accurate. the stacks will be just 50 feet below the tree line. >> we specifically zindesigned facility to not be visible from mt. vernon. it is three miles away and ross the river. >> reporter: over on the maryland side of the river, residents are fighting the plant for mores scoring a victory when charles county officls rejected a special exemption permit. but now dominion is suing in federal court.

this mt. vernon resident stopped by the estate to listen to the press conference. he says as a dominion shareholder, he has a message for the company a the ceo. >> dominion timed the move the plant somewhere else. >> reporter: but for now, dominion says it haso plans to find a new site. julie kerry, news 4. when we come back weeshgs getting a first look at a memorial that will honor thousands of native-americans whod in our country's arms forces. and we'll introduce you to a japanese technique that could help you destress and find more balance in your

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to >>see. e heard again and again that the experience of a memorial should be a healing experience. that it shoulde inclusive of all veterans including american indian, lasian nativeend nat hawaiian. so we feel this design really successfully accomplhes that. >> construction is set to start in september of next year which will mk the 1th anniversary of the museum of the american indian opening on the mall. the memorial should be open to the public in late 2020. amazon j it movedo bethesda row. the new amazon books location oped this week. this is the company's secondst boe in the d.c. area. amazon's 16thr brick-and-morta store in the u.s. amazon saysecause space is limited in the store,t is only going to sell very popular titles. in fact, there is a special designation for books kindle customers can read in three days or less. you ca also test drive amazon devices in the store. still ahead, taxing your wine. how much more you'll have to pay

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you're going have to pay a little more when you take uber or lyft in thedistrict. they will tax your ride. t explain where that money is going to go and impact on your wallet no matter where you live. >> reporter: the d.c. council approved the tax increase today to go from 1% to, d.c. ofuncil member jack evans who is also the chairmahe metro board said it was a tough decision that had to be made. >> nobody likes taxes. but in this case, the money i goin into the general fund to help use for mixing metro. >> reporter: the increased tax is expected to raise between 23 and $25 million a year to go toward metro rail improvemen.

a driver for lyft sat in the front row as the council voted. he fears an increased tax will hurt his ability to make a living. >> it will hurt so many drivers. >> reporter: this woman was waitg for an uber when she was asked about a tax. she said it makes sense but will chan the way she commutes. >> i'll go into more uber pools or taking out the cheaper option. ll be using the metro in return which is probably for the best. it will be fewer ee missions anr better f the environment. >> maryland and virginia do not charge a tax on uber or lyft but some jurisdictions do charge a 25 cent pere. ride in the district, mark seagraves, news 4. the new tax goes into infeft october 1st. it is based on where your car begins. if you get in the car in d.c. and go to virginia or maryland, you have to pay the tax. a new name for major roadway

in virginia. the city council voted to rename the jeffers davis highway. the section of route 1 will be known as ricigond hhway starting in january. in may, the council accepted a report recommending that change. supporterschaid the stret of reacway shouldn't be named forhe tingthures fire stpr ltookiden at what the westfield montgomery mall is going to look like without the sears. planners say it will be redeveloped into aes lle destination with shops, cafes, movies, and a park. sears is closing next march. the company's already closed hundreds oftores across the country and even more closings are planned. you heard the expressio there is no such thing as a free luh? that's not the case for children in our area. with school out, many are missing out on a every day.eal news 4's julily kerry reports on a fashg fairfax county program that feeds the children. >> when i was young, they had programs l fe this. i tol advantage of it. >> reporter: this former redskin knows the importance of eating a

good meal. for many years, he's been spreading that message to a younger generation. his current push, making sure vairfax county kids know a free meal isable each week day for kids 18 and under. adults can ao eat for $2. >> it's a way of providing a safety net mig be at risk for h and not sure where they're meals come from during thesummer. kids go to school and do well. but a lot of kids go to school without a meal. so if you don't eat, how do you expect them to be successful. we tell them to run nd play but if you have no energy to play, you can't get it done. >> reporter: a few friends and other groups were at fairfax county's kickoff to focus on the total health of children. mitchell sharing advice that helps him stay healthy. >> instead of chips, have a carrot. eat a salad instead of eating the wrong stuff. >> in herndon, virginia, julily

kerry, n the federal government funds student lunch programs like this throughout the area. to find out where there is one near you, just search summer meals in the cwashington app. aches, pains, stress. chances are at one point or m one oryou suffered f more of those. and to feel better, some are looking to eastern medicine for relief. here is news 4's justin finch to tell us more about raky. >> reporter: at the bethesda salt cave, a respite for recovery, reef, and raky. >> what is awesomeybout r is it activateses your healing abilities. >> reporter: this is raky practitioner. she finds the japanese healing therapy helps her are way down by aches, pains, and stress. >> a lot of people deal with a lot of trauma. they don't know how to heal it in a healthy dy. verybody can use raky to

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this week president trump awarded army first lieutenant carter the medal of honor. pauline connor accepted the medal on behalf of her late husband. he served on the front lingn of ten camp during world war ei neaked w out of the hospital t go find his unit. first lieutent connor also rned four silver stars, one bronze star and three purple he died in 1998. the coach who led the shington capitals to a stanley cup made some very close friends in his time here. now maybe you heard of the organization best buddies. you probably know that name

trotz.e of coach barry trotz is now heading northment to -- headingorth to the islanders. thisth is about friendships at know no distance. >> you know tt c barry trotz has chosen to leave t washington capitals. after a reported disagreement on salary, disappointment settled in for more than just the players and the fans. >> you can see the adults -- >> but another organization with ane special cion to trotz. karen glasser is with best buddies ofithe c region. >> it's hard. it's hard on eye l lot of level. i know they really love it here. i'm sore i'm sorry. i'm sad. >> reporter: trotz, the fifth winningest coach in history is a husband and father to his son has a disabilities and has been involved with the best buddy programs for years. back when trotz wasoaching in nashville, glasser says a colleague from that area made her promise to take good care of the family when they moved here. >> i will do the same.

and make sure that they are loved and looked after wherever they are wonder f.t' >> reporter: more than just a charity for trotz.'s itn issue of the heart. glasser says trotzse oftend the platform to bring awareness to b buddies wloes missionre volves around friendships, employment, a leadership development for people with intellectual and developmenl disabilities. >> he would say to reporters, i'm going to talk about best buddies now. anug so that b us a whole new group of people who might not have known who we were and what we did. >> reporter: glasser tells me best buddies of the capital region has always had the support of the washington capitals, monumental sports and believes that part won't change. but admits to someuncertainty that lies ahead. >> will the new coach be as marriedo the mission and willing to talk about it on the ground the way coach wasyo u know, that remains to be seen.

i would hope so. >> best buddies is in all 50 states. coach trotz surely will have plenty of friends welcoming him to new york. tommy mcfly is the chair in the capital region. that's all for news 4 this . we we'll leave with you some fireworks to get you in that fourth of july spirit.ng thanks for jois. have a great week. ♪

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