These Northwest snails might need stronger protection than just their tiny shells
Environmentalists are urging federal officials to save a pair of Northwest species that you’ve probably never heard of.
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The first police officer charged with murder in Washington under a new legal standard for police misconduct is heading to trial. Jury selection is scheduled to begin April 22 in the trial of Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson.
Chaos erupts at state GOP convention, UW researchers make an autism discovery, and environmentalists urge federal officials to save a pair of NW species. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
On Sunday, a crowd of Seattleites will brave the cold waters of Alki Beach to increase awareness for the group of genetic skin conditions known as epidermolysis bullosa, which cause painful blistering and tearing. The plunge was organized by the nonprofit EB Research Partnership, which aims to raise $80,000 for research that could help cure and improve treatment for the disorders.
Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with former state Representative and Senator Bill Finkbeiner, Seattle Channel host and producer Brian Callanan, and The Stranger editor Rich Smith.
The city of Seattle would be allowed to demolish unsafe vacant buildings to prevent them from catching fire under emergency legislation proposed by Mayor Bruce Harrell.
This week… Some well-loved Seattle businesses are coming back from the dead as co-ops or collectives. Residents of the town of Carnation came to Seattle to say they’re fed up with false alarms at the Seattle-run Tolt River Dam. And you’ve heard of the Seattle Freeze… but are you Seattle Smug? KUOW’s Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.
Campaign to repeal WA's climate law facing official opposition, Mayor Harrell proposes law to demolish unsafe, vacant buildings, and the Seattle Storm unveil their new training facility. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
Seattle Public Schools is phasing out its highly capable cohort (HCC) model, where advanced learners go to a handful of elementary, middle and high schools in the district with curriculum that is one or two years ahead of their grade depending on the subject. Instead, starting next school year, the district’s replacement, called the “highly capable neighborhood model,” will be available at every school. Under this “whole classroom” approach, teachers will be tasked with personalizing lesson plans for individual students.
A campaign defending Washington’s Climate Commitment Act from repeal by voters launched Wednesday. The “No on 2117” campaign announced it has obtained more than $11 million in pledges from environmental groups, unions, tribes, and corporations.