Shane Mehling
Stories
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CORRECTION: 11 people have died at a South King County jail in the last two years - why?
Earlier this week, Soundside aired a segment about SCORE and 11 deaths that have occurred at the jail over the past two years. After editorial review, we’ve decided to retract it
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Should Washington curb rideshare surge pricing?
Surge pricing. When there is a lot of demand for rideshares, fares can double or triple their usual rate – or even more. But a first-of-its-kind bill is looking to slow the surge in Washington State. SB 5600 would cap surge pricing and make sure drivers get more of a share of those extra dollars.
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This actor found freedom — and refuge — on the Seattle stage
As a young artist in Tehran, “Julia” Rahmanzaei's theater work repeatedly ran up against the strict rules of government monitors – who shut down several of her shows, including her master’s thesis and performance, which discussed limitations of physical performance for women actors.
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State schools chief pushes back on federal DEI directives
Washington’s top education leader, Chris Reykdal, says schools shouldn’t make any changes in response to the Trump administration’s recent edict to axe race-based initiatives.
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DEI rollbacks highlight the uneasy relationship between corporations and Black consumers
DEI policies – short for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – have been in the crosshairs since President Donald Trump arrived back in the White House.
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The local DJ showcasing the survival and resistance of indigenous artists
KEXP DJ Tory J (AKA Tory Johnston) is the co-host of Sounds of Survivance, a show featuring indigenous artists from all over the world.
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What can Democrats actually do about Trump and Musk?
It hasn’t even been a month since President Donald Trump was sworn into office, but the sudden and drastic changes he – and Elon Musk – have ordered are being felt at every level of the federal government.
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Why the NIH cuts could have a "devastating impact" on medical research
Last Friday, the National Institutes of Health announced they would immediately slash four billion dollars of funding for research institutes across the country. This would directly impact at least 70 research facilities in Washington State.
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The struggle to restrict cell phones in Washington schools
A growing body of research shows that cell phones inhibit learning and distract students in class. But should they be banned in schools? It’s a question that districts across Washington state are struggling with.
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What does RFK Jr.'s nomination mean for the HPV vaccine?
RFK Jr. looks likely to become the Secretary of health and human services. We speak with HPV expert Dr. Linda Eckert about what this might mean for a crucial vaccine.
