Kim Shepard
Announcer
About
Kim Shepard is an announcer at KUOW. In addition to being the local presence during national programs, she also voices many of the sponsorships you hear on KUOW and on our podcasts.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her
Stories
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Politics
Friday politics: Money flows into a campaign, and Seattle police budget cuts head toward vote
The primary election is Tuesday. And one race getting lots of attention, and lots of money, is the contest for state Senate in the 5th District centered around Issaquah. It's a fight between two Democrats that so far has seen more than $1.2 million raised.
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Politics
Friday politics: How do we make police more accountable?
This week we've been taking a look at how systemic racism affects our city, our region and our state.
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Health
Race is not a health risk factor. Racism is
When it comes to life expectancy, white Americans overall can expect to live longer than Black Americans. That’s not because of biology, but because of the stressors placed on Black people. Dr. Roberto Montenegro, a psychiatrist with Seattle Children's Hospital, explains.
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Race matters: Understanding how the Central Area was gentrified
The black population in Seattle fell below 7% for the first time since the 1960s, according to an analysis by the Seattle Times in 2018. And the Central District, which was nearly 75% black back in the 1970s is now only 15% black. Gentrification is one reason, but there’s also another big reason, says Ron Sims, former King County executive, and former deputy secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
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Race and the justice system: 3 areas to target, according to this Seattle professor
Professor Bob Crutchfield is a sociologist at the University of Washington who studies the justice system with a focus on race. He shared with us what parts of the system he believes should change – and why.
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Politics
Friday politics: Seattle mayor and council battle over police budget
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkin came out swinging at the Seattle City Council this week, laying out plans to reduce the police budget by about 20 percent and calling the council's plan for considerably larger cuts irresponsible.
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Crime
Bothell police officer killed in shooting after car chase
A Bothell police officer was killed and another injured when a shootout broke out during a traffic stop, authorities said early Tuesday.
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Politics
Who gets credit for Seattle's new business tax?
So who (or what) got the new tax on business passed by the Seattle City Council?
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Business
Boeing 737 MAX test flights this week? What that could mean for the jet's return
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved certification test flights for Boeing's 737 MAX, according to news reports.
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Politics
Friday politics: Is the CHOP winding down?
The CHOP may be winding down, depending on who you ask. There is also a new lawsuit from residents and businesses in Capitol Hill over the protest zone. And all of this is happening as Washington state implements a new face mask mandate.