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Episodes
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The number of Democrats in Washington is growing under Trump
It's the biggest partisan spread in Washington state since 1992, according to the most recent poll.
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Spokane Republicans call for Rep. Matt Shea to step down
Kim Malcolm talks with journalist Leah Sottile about the numerous controversies involving Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley).
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King County looks to ride share drivers to help flag sex trafficking
The King County Council will consider a motion that would direct the Executive to explore training ride share drivers to spot sex trafficking.
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Thousands of tremors in quake fault zone signify something, but what?
Did you feel the ground move today, or yesterday or over the weekend? Not likely, even though a wave of small tremors was spreading under people's feet in the coastal Pacific Northwest.
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Seattle's oldest homeless camp is on the move again — to Tukwila
Tent City 3's residents know the moving routine. But that doesn't make it much easier.
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How voter turnout compares across King County
The results from the August primary show a voter pattern continuing in the Seattle area.
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Seattle pot business owners say state policies leave trail for thieves
Kim Malcolm talks with Eric Scigliano about robberies and break-ins of Seattle marijuana businesses, and why some business owners believe state transparency laws may be playing a role.
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Tunnel tolls coming down the road this November
The Washington state Department of Transportation says it must collect tolls to pay off the cost of building the tunnel will start charging drivers on November 9. The costs will be $1 - $2.25 for a one way trip, with higher amounts during rush hour. Add $2 to that if you don't use a Good-to-Go pass.
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Private psychiatric hospitals raise concerns in Washington state
Problems at Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital, are raising questions about Washington's attempt to boost the number of mental health beds in the state. Seattle Times reporter Daniel Gilbert investigated problems at the hospital run by U.S. HealthVest.
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Washington state joins coalition to challenge Trump Administration on child detention
Earlier this month, the Trump administration issued a rule to withdraw from that agreement. Now Ferguson
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Seattle traffic is so bad that Domino’s Pizza has gone to all e-bike delivery
Seattle traffic is making people “hangry.” Drivers get stuck in traffic on their way home, which makes people angry. And then that same traffic can make their dinner late – which makes them hungry. Now, restaurants are trying to beat traffic – with electric bikes.
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White kids usually get the most recess in Seattle. Black kids, the least
A KUOW investigation shows that in Seattle, public elementary schools that serve low-income kids and children of color tend to offer less recess than kids at mostly white, well-off schools.