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WA kids are missing school at a high rate, all systems are back online at the Seattle Public Library, and we dig into the uncommon practice of ballot curing. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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King County Council votes in support of keeping juvenile detention facility open, WA's superintendent encourages schools to restrict cell phones, and we visit a boxing program that's stepping up to support youth. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Seattle Police Chief wants to eliminate mounted patrol, ferry rates increase, and Gonzaga will join the Pac-12. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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WA sues TikTok, another RapidRide bus line breaks ground, and crime tops the list of concerns for Seattle voters in new survey. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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The Seattle city council has its final vote on creating SOAP and SODA zones today, two social housing options could be on your February ballot, and youth probation counselors are dealing with more youths than they can handle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

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This Friday, light rail will finally get all the way up to Lynnwood, with stops in Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace along the way. We talk with Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais about how this latest light rail expansion has created a housing boom.

More information on the limited-time Orca daypass discount

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Warming waters are harming salmon in the Pacific Northwest.

But another type of fish is flourishing.

We’ll learn more from Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes.

City Council Public Comment: https://www.seattle.gov/council/committees/public-comment

Belltown Mural Festival: https://www.belltownunited.org/events/belltown-mural-festival

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WA's Republican Party is suing the King County Elections Director, Seattle students return to new safety initiatives, and the Bellevue Arts Museum has closed its doors. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Seattle and Portland are full of good intentions. 

How those good intentions land on those on the receiving end…. A bit of a mixed bag.

Mischa Webley satirizes this dynamic in a new web series called "Hasaan Hates Portland," that depicts some of the everyday experiences of a Black man living in America’s whitest city.

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The Seattle City Council votes on mental health funding in Seattle Public Schools, Washington state's November ballot will have 11 presidential candidates, and there are some court challenges to Washington ballot initiatives.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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It's Primary Election Day in Washington, local ferry engineers want better workplace conditions, and is there a breaking point for how many tax levies voters will support?

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Amazon workers will be in office 5 days a week starting in January, there are still hundreds of open seats in the Seattle Preschool Program which offers sliding scale tuition, and cars can’t take the Spokane Street bridge to West Seattle, but bikes and pedestrians can. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Tattoos are one of the oldest and most personal forms of storytelling.

Over time they’ve been regarded as sacred and sometimes scandalous…today, they’re everywhere… even the military had to relax its rules for service members. 

Ruby de Luna profiled a local tattoo artist and explored how she developed her craft.

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The Bellevue Arts Museum was a launching pad for local artists, but no longer. The museum announced last week that it was closing effective immediately, leaving a hole in the area’s artistic landscape.

Today, we talk about why and the concerning signs for other local arts organizations with the museum’s executive director Kate Casprowaik Scher and Seattle Times reporter Margo Vansynghel. 

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Public Lands Commissioner race could go to a hand recount, community groups call for federal investigation into Tacoma PD, and Kroger sues FTC over attempt to block grocery merger. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Huge travel weekend ahead at Sea-Tac Airport, SPS delays announcement of school closure list, and we learn the surprising history behind PAX West. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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King County’s Drug Diversion Court is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It was one of the first programs in the nation to help people clear their criminal records, if they enter treatment and stop using drugs. But amidst the opioid epidemic, drug court enrollment has shrunk in recent years. KUOW's Amy Radil tells us how King County is hoping to change that.

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Summer is almost over. Did you make the most of it? If not, you’ve got a little more time to soak in the magic.

KUOW Photographer Megan Farmer will introduce us to people she met documenting the joy and weirdness of Seattle summer.

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This week… 

Macklemore is in hot water with local sports teams after a controversial statement at a pro-Palestine music festival.

Downtown is getting revitalized, with lights over Third Ave and a fancy walkway between Pike Place and the Waterfront.

And Climate Pledge Arena is going to have to pay up after getting caught up-charging most transactions by 3%.

Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Arts Reporter Jas Keimig are here to break down the week.

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The city of Seattle has a $250 million problem. That’s the difference between how much the city is projected to collect next year and what it’s projected to spend.

This week, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his proposal to deal with that hard reality. Now it’s up to the city council to finalize the plan before the end of the year. 

Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane dug into why the city ended up in this position and the various solutions city leaders have suggested. 

Seattle City Council Budget Information: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133

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Art Zone with Nancy Guppy and other Seattle Channel programs are on the chopping block under Mayor Bruce Harrell’s budget proposal. The city needs to close a $250 million budget deficit. 

We talk with Art Zone host Nancy Guppy about preserving the show and its unique role shining a light on Seattle’s arts community.

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Seattle School Board approves smaller school closure plan, Jane Fonda campaigns against I-2117 in Seattle, and Scarecrow Video will keep its doors open. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Costco is more than just a warehouse filled with affordable staples. It’s a company with a rabid fanbase and devoted employees. Just ask someone proudly sporting a Kirkland-brand sweatshirt.

Every workplace and store would like this level of devotion. But how does Costco do it? Journalist Ben Ryder Howe explains. 

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We held a silver medal, and it was heavy! Not ours. It belonged to today’s guest, Paralympian Taylor Swanson. She actually came back from Paris with a bronze medal too.

We’ll talk with the Roosevelt High graduate about her love of running and what people don’t understand about being a Paralympic athlete.

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New Starbucks CEO will super commute on the company jet, Paul Allen's treasures go to auction, and we wrap up WA's week at the DNC. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Seattle Police are changing how they respond to home alarm systems, and potentially saying goodbye to the city’s police horses.

The Seattle Channel is on the chopping block in Mayor Harrell’s new budget.

And return to sender… a Seattle two-year-old spent some time in an Amazon Locker this weekend.

Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh are here to break down the week.

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Throughout Seattle, churches are hoping to sell off some of their property and turn it into affordable housing. The goal is to shore up their finances in the least religious metro area in the U.S. But accomplishing that goal hasn't been so easy. We talk with Seattle Times business reporter Heidi Groover about the barriers they face.

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King County to fund free vaccine clinics, UW researchers uncover clues to dementia, and a team from Puyallup heads to the Little League World Series. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Washington's Blanket Primary Election has Democrats and Republicans mixing with some non-traditional political parties, Washington's Secretary of State is asking X owner Elon Musk to monitor his AI chatbot more carefully, and the state Department of Children, Youth and Families continues to clash with several Washington Counties about youth rehabilitation facilities.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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Lands commissioner race could require a recount, activists want to protect giant sequoia tree in Green Lake, and Seattle could get thunderstorms this weekend. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Boeing machinists are on strike, PCC is reopening its downtown store, and a flavored tobacco ban may be coming to Washington next legislative session. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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This week…

Washington made its mark on the Democratic National Convention in more ways than one.

The statewide primary for Public Lands Commissioner is coming down to a thousandth of a percentage point.

And eat at your own risk… Local health officials dished about the food they avoid ordering at restaurants.

Stranger News Editor Rich Smith and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.

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New data from the CDC shows an increase in overdose deaths in Washington state, the Chief of Tacoma Police was put on administrative leave, and buckle up for a whole bunch of road closures in the Seattle area.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Two men prosecuted for violent home invasions, new Starbucks CEO could earn $100 million in year one, and Seattle tops the list for one-room living. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Nobel Prize awarded to UW professor, Seattle to install surveillance cameras, and SPD increases the hiring bonus for some officers to $50K. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening.

To help with the recovery effort, the Red Cross has enlisted volunteers from across the country to help shelter displaced people.

We’ll talk with a Red Cross volunteer from Seattle who's been in Jacksonville, Florida since Monday.

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The Mayor’s budget proposal is out today, the storm have a win or go home game tonight, and the Paul Allen Foundation is giving over $9 million to downtown arts and culture organizations. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Amazon is asking its white-collar workers to come back into the office five days a week, which will have ripple effects all over the city.

The Seattle Times asked our city’s drivers: What annoys you the most about driving around here?

And Seattle was ranked as the number one pizza city in the country… by a less-than-reputable source.

Publicola Editor Erica Barnett and Author Jodi-Ann Burey are here to break down the week.

Fremont Oktoberfest: https://fremontoktoberfest.com/

Emerald City Kings Ball: https://emeraldcitykingsball.com/

Rainier Beach Farm Fest: https://tilthalliance.org/event/farm-fest-at-rainier-beach-urban-farm-wetlands-2/

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Seattle gets millions for cooling centers, local startup accuses Albertsons of stealing trade secrets, and another WA man is arrested in connection with Jan 6th. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Today's story: Thousands of Boeing machinists are back on picket lines in Everett and Renton this morning, considering a new contract proposal from Boeing that the company hopes will end the 12-day strike. 

But the question remains if it is enough to address decades of mounting economic pressure on Boeing workers in this region.

Washington Post Transportation reporter Ian Duncan explains how things got to this point. 

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King County's first mental health crisis center to open, former Seattle mayor Charles Royer dies, and we talk with young voters about VP Harris. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

Check here to see if you're eligible for Washington's clean energy credit program.

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Potential Seattle school closures revealed, Dave Reichert says he won't vote for Trump, and Boeing workers weigh in on tentative contract deal. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

The list of Seattle elementary schools that could possibly close is here.

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This week…

People can’t stop yelling at Washington State Ferries employees because the ferry system is in rough shape.

Complaints of crowd crush at Capitol Hill Block Party overshadowed what was supposed to be a fun weekend.

And what’s the phrase? Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Here in Seattle, we can add a Mariners implosion to the list.

The Ms coughed up a playoff spot in record time.

Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

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Starbucks' CEO is out, Seattle debates mental health funding and the furry friend protecting Washington waters from invasive mussels. 

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

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Seattle school closure plan scaled back, VP candidate Tim Walz to visit Seattle, and we explore new efforts to keep toxic gunk from reaching Puget Sound. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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WA launches rebate program for EVs, Amazon falls short of revenue expectations, and a fatal disease that affects deer is discovered in WA. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna

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Today, members of Congress call for an investigation into the death of a Seattle woman killed in the West Bank; The impact of COVID lockdowns on teens' brains; and Seattle Sports fans have had a rough week. 

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Ferguson and Reichert debate tonight, city council committee approves new drug and prostitution laws in Seattle, and boat noise is making it harder for orcas to hunt. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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When you think of Seattle's music scene, you may think of Eddie Vedder's distinctive grumble, teen spirit deodorant, or maybe an ultra-famous song about large posteriors.

But there’s far more to talk about.

There are thousands of songs that have a connection to this place, and quite a few that may surprise you.

A new book narrows it down: “The Sound of Seattle: 101 Songs That Shaped a City.”

Co-authors Eva Walker and Jacob Uitti are here to chat about Seattle’s musical history, and about some of the lesser-known musical heroes of our town.

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The price of eating out in Seattle is truly eye-popping these days, and there’s a lot behind those high prices: inflation, labor costs, and restaurants still recovering from Covid shutdowns. 

Today, we check in on the health of Seattle’s restaurant industry and get some dining tips from Tan Vinh, Seattle Times food writer and host of the new KUOW podcast Seattle Eats.

Listen to Seattle Eats in the KUOW app or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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We have the first look at the results of the Washington state primary. We recap the first ballot drop in the races for governor, attorney general, congress and more.

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The US Forest Service is making cuts, private school enrollment in Seattle is up, and food trucks will have to display their food safety ratings starting next year. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

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This week...

A pair of Boeing astronauts are getting their 8-day trip to the International Space Station extended to 8 months.

Seattle-Tacoma International airport is recovering from a suspected cyber-attack that slowed operations this week.

And the Lynnwood light rail might be the thing Seattleites need to leave the city.

Factal’s Joe Veyera and KUOW’s Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

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Seattle giant Starbucks has a new CEO: Brian Niccol, former CEO of Chipotle.

Investors and the stock market seem to love this pick, but it will take a lot to go from burritos to americanos.

Puget Sound Business Journal Reporter Joey Thompson is here for some coffee talk.

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Burien voters to decide on raising minimum wage, grocer C&S Wholesale could soon have hundreds of stores in WA, and we remember music journalist Charles R. Cross. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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I think we can all admit that at times our cell phones can be pretty disruptive. I know I’ve spent too many late nights doom scrolling. And research shows phones can be even more harmful for young people.

Today we’ll talk with KUOW education reporter Sami West about one area school that is trying to ban phones completely. 

Seattle City Council Budget Information: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133

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Fast ferry from Seattle to Kingston isn't running, local hotel workers authorize a strike, and Goodwill is closing two Seattle stores. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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There's a big statewide race that's still too close to call, the new CEO of Boeing had his first day on the job, and despite high demand for midwives in Seattle, the city's oldest hospital-based midwife group will stop delivering babies in 2025.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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The Seattle City Council is considering increased penalties for drug-related crimes and sex trafficking, Senator Maria Cantwell wants Boeing executives back in Western Washington, and a group of friends is finding fun ways to get out the vote for this year's primary election.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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The Seahawks kick off their season this Sunday against the Denver Broncos. 

It’ll be the first time in 14 years that Pete Carroll won’t be on the sidelines. 

We’ll get a season preview from Seattle Now senior producer Andy Hurst and Brian Nemhauser, who covers the team for Hawkblogger.com

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We’ve had a blissfully smoke-free summer, but that’s not likely to be the case most years. 

Wildfire smoke has become a fact of life across much of the west coast.

But there’s very little science on how it impacts wildlife. 

This fire season, hundreds of volunteers are looking for clues by watching birds.

We’ll hear more from local birder Nadine Santo Pietro and researcher Olivia Sanderfoot.

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Sea-Tac Airport reeling from cyberattack, Home Depot fined $1.6 million for selling super pollutant, and WA 's Attorney General candidates face off in court over gun laws. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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A new southern resident orca enters the world, Boeing workers do not want to vote on Boeing’s latest contract offer, and Macklemore explains his controversial comments about America. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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This week… 

Seattle Public Schools welcomed students back, but there are concerns about their physical and mental safety. 

The New York Times gave its recommendations for spending 36 hours in Seattle, including quite a few stops in the U-District.

And knock knock! campaigns in the tight Public Lands Commissioner race sent people door to door to make sure their ballots counted.

Rachel Belle and Maleeha Syed are here from Cascade PBS to break down the week. 

Afropunk Seattle: https://www.kexp.org/events/kexp-events/afropunk-seattle/

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Seattle does not have a law against “prostitution loitering”. The city used to ban it, but that was repealed in 2020.

And that means buying or selling sex is illegal, but publicly attempting to do so, aka loitering, is not.

Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore wants to change that, with a proposal she’s presenting to a council committee tomorrow.

Seattle Times Reporter Sara Jean Green is here to break down Moore’s proposal, and how it would influence the sex trade on Aurora Avenue.

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This week… 

We had two big debates, and Seattle got name-dropped by a certain former president.

The Highline School District was the latest cyberattack victim in the Puget Sound region.

And speaking of cyberattacks, the Seattle Public Library is finally back at full capacity. It’s time to start getting the most out of your library card…. And a password app.

Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn and author Danielle Marie Holland are here to break down the week.

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Downtown Seattle's new waterfront walkway opens, Boeing and striking machinists to restart talks on Monday, and housing for LGBTQ+ veterans opens in Seattle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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It is a great mushroom season for Western Washington. Wild and cultivated species are popping up all over, including at local farmer’s markets and grocery stores. 

Mushroom Farmer Mossy Rayment spends all day with the fruiting fungi, and is here to help us enjoy these fall treats. 

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All ballots are in from the August primary election, and the results leave a lot of questions. One state race was decided by 51 votes - Seattleites weighed in on the City Council - and a frontrunner emerged as the state's likely next governor. 

Erica Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik  two co-hosts of the Seattle Nice podcast, beak it all down with us today. 

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A Republican candidate for Governor says he won't endorse the leading GOP candidate, Seattle City Council makes two big decisions, and Washington State Ferries employees are tasked with a lot... But how about helping deliver a baby? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

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The city of Seattle is trying out lots of ways to bring people back downtown. Recently artists armed with paintbrushes and aerosol cans came together for the Belltown Mural festival. They left a big impression on the neighborhood.. 

Seattle Now producer Brooklyn Jamerson Flowers was out and about checking out the work and tells us about it.

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Light rail to Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood begins, oil tankers are becoming more frequent in Puget Sound, and several Lake Washington beaches are closed to swimming due to bacteria. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Seattle woman killed in West Bank protest, 988 crisis hotline is reaching more people in King County, and WA's retired ferries are up for sale again. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Boeing presented its “best and final offer” to machinists, we remember the late Dan Evans’ environmental work, and an aspiring food vendor reacts to new King County food safety regulations. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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The new RapidRide G Line opens on Saturday. It serves the Madison corridor, from the Central District to downtown Seattle, with stops on First Hill and Capitol Hill. We talk with Alex Hudson, executive director of Commute Seattle about this new transit option, and how it fits into the larger puzzle of public transportation in Seattle.

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Seattle city councilmember Tanya Woo is hosting a CID public safety forum, Wednesday night at 6:30.

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When it comes to Seattle parks, the only thing more controversial than off leash dogs, might be pickleball. But a growing group of enthusiasts have made their home at one city park. Producer Matt Martin will introduce us to the unofficial mayor of pickleball at Green Lake. And how that community is thriving.

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The Seattle City Council’s inexperience is showing as they head into their summer recess.

Keep your eyes on the walls - murals are popping up all over Seattle’s downtown core.

And y’know those piles of free stuff that people in your neighborhood leave out on the sidewalk? In Seattle, one person’s dirty flannel blanket, is another person’s treasure

Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Needling Editor-In-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.

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Seattle unveils student safety plan, Rick Steves reveals cancer diagnosis, and the Mariners fire manager Scott Servais. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Suspected cyberattack cancels class in Highline, many young adults aren't getting vaccinated, and we look back at Seattle's history of school closures. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, according to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

And Edmonds’s most famous traveler Rick Steves recently announced his own prostate cancer diagnosis.

Rick is here to tell us how his traveler’s mindset is influencing his treatment journey.

Seattle City Council Budget Information: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133

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Lynnwood prepares for light rail, Rising Sun Produce is set to reopen, and we get a WA delegate vibe check at the DNC. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Fentanyl overdose deaths are down in King County but that’s not necessarily good news. UW addiction and research professor epidemiologist Caleb Banta-Green is here to give us some perspective. 

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Seattle alt weekly The Stranger is under new ownership, a selfie inspires researchers to confirm two new shark species in Puget Sound, and a Washington State Representative was recently ousted from the criminal justice nonprofit she helped found. 

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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Democrats are fired up for Kamala Harris this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Also in attendance: some Republican leaders who are rallying votes for her.

Chris Vance is among that group. He's the former chair of the Washington State Republican Party and today he tells us why he joined “Republicans for Harris.” 

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The Boeing strike continues without any planned contract talks on the books, Climate Pledge Arena is giving refunds, and we hear from the yes and no sides of Initiative 20-66 on natural gas. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Striking Boeing workers are picking up seasonal jobs, the Grand Illusion Theater has to move locations, and we dig into Initiative 2117, which could axe WA's Climate Commitment Act. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Charles R Cross died this weekend, and even if you haven't heard his name, you've likely felt his impact in Seattle. He was a pioneering music journalist who championed Seattle's grunge scene during its meteoric rise, and later wrote biographies of music icons.

Longtime Seattle DJ Marco Collins tells us about Charles and his impact on the city.

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Life in prison isn’t supposed to be easy, but it could be more humane for the incarcerated and the staff. 

To that end, Washington state is looking to Norway’s prison system as a hopeful example of what might be achievable here. 

Seattle Times reporter Nina Shapiro will tell us what staff learned, and how some of it is being implemented at Washington state prisons.

Read Nina’s piece here: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/wa-prisons-sent-100-staffers-to-norway-the-goal-a-humane-system/

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Suspect in I-5 shootings taken into custody, lands commissioner race is officially set,  and the South Lake Union Streetcar is running again. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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The Downtown Seattle PCC was supposed to be a flagship store for the upscale grocery co-op. 

But the pandemic had other plans. The store’s opening was delayed until 2022, and it only survived two years before closing in January.

Now, PCC is coming back to the same space with a new design, and an emphasis on grab-and-go lunches.

Puget Sound Business Journal Reporter Joey Thompson is here to talk about it.

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Last night the Seattle City Council approved SOAP and SODA zones, while today, Boeing announced furloughs, and Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines became one company. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.

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Deadline looms for Boeing strike vote, vigil held for Seattle woman killed by Israeli soldiers, and the Pac-12 is getting four new teams. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

The list of Seattle elementary schools that could possibly close is here.

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Homegrown to close most of its sandwich shops, local tribes gets millions for salmon hatcheries, and KEXP's Kevin Cole signs off. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Boeing strike reaches 18 days, tribes speak out against Initiative 2117, and EV rebates are getting snapped up fast. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Southwest Washington is home to one of the most consequential races of the 2024 election cycle - the outcome could change who’s in control of the U.S. House of Representatives come January 2025.Sound Politics co-hosts Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone break down the top three candidates for Washington's 3rd congressional district.

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Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producers are Noel Gasca and Jason Burrows. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone.

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The hopes and rumors of a Seattle Supersonics return have been swirling for the 16 years they’ve been gone.

And now, there’s some momentum.

With the NBA playing a preseason game in Seattle this week, Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones says we’re inching closer.

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A major part of Seattle’s new waterfront is almost ready for prime time. 

The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion sports a half million gallon tank packed with ocean creatures. 

Its grand opening is this Thursday.

Seattle Now took a trip to the waterfront and spoke with the Seattle Aquarium’s Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Erin Meyer about all the living things you can see inside.

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FEMA team deploys from WA to help with hurricane recovery, Tim Walz heads to the Seattle area to fundraise, and nearly 90% of WA's rest areas are in "critical condition." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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The University of Washington is making a big change.

By that I mean the school is now part of the Big 10 athletic conference.

Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to tell us what that means.

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Boeing chooses a new CEO, Seattle given extra time to get sewage pollution under control, and PNW athletes are crushing the Olympics. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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