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Episodes
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Why more rain causes a water problem for Seattle
Western Washington has a water supply system that’s worked well for generations. But, as the climate changes, our reservoirs are facing more and more stress. We’re going to have to make some changes. Changes that will take time, and cost money. Seattle Times Climate Change Reporter Conrad Swanson is here to talk about it.
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The One Line is back... for now
Three weeks of disruptions on the light rail's One Line
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Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Clare McGrane
This week… LGBTQ+ bars in the city are outraged after surprise inspections from the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board. Two local businesses are filling spaces vacated by Starbucks on Capitol Hill and in the Central District. And influencers are testing for lead in their Seattle-based Stanley cups… But don’t worry, it’s fine. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.
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A migrant camp in Tukwila shows how bad Seattle's housing problem is
Earlier this week, dozens of people seeking asylum in the US showed up at the Seattle City Council to ask for help. More than 200 migrants — most of them families — were facing a night sleeping on the street after their emergency shelter fell through. KUOW's race and identity reporter Gustavo Sagrero explains how the migrants ended up in this situation and what local organizations are doing to help.
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Cheers to NA drinks!
When you head out Friday night for a drink, you might find something really original. Cocktail menus around Seattle are full of zero proof options. It’s a whole new drink category and the market is booming. Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh is here to tell us about the growing trend of non-alcoholic drinks in the city’s bars and restaurants.
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A Republican donor's $6 million quest to "fix stupid things"
All six of Let’s Go Washington’s initiatives have been certified. The Republican-backed proposals are headed to the state legislature, where Democratic lawmakers will likely decline them, and send them to November’s ballot. The issues are big. Repealing the state’s Climate Commitment Act, the Long-Term Care Tax, and the Capital Gains Tax. Getting the measures on the ballot took a lot: a lot of signatures, a lot of legwork, and a lot of money… That’s where Brian Heywood comes in. Seattle Times politics reporter Jim Brunner is here to tell us more about the hedge fund manager behind these initiatives.
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How P-Patches foster Iu Mien community
Seattle's P-Patch community gardens are in rest mode this time of year, but the gardeners are celebrating a huge success right now. Community gardens just wrapped up a year in which they donated 33,000 pounds to local food banks. That's about 60,000 servings! To celebrate, we’re looking back on a story from last year. 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of Seattle’s P-Patch Community Garden program. For the Iu Mien ethnic group, these small farms sustain a big share of their family’s food. We’ll meet some of them and hear their stories.
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Casual Friday with Vaughan Jones and Andrew Walsh
This week, we learned more about Boeing’s quality control processes from an anonymous employee. The Secretary of State is warning voters to watch out for deepfakes ahead of March’s primary election. And Lily Gladstone was nominated for an Oscar… which left Seattle media wanting a piece of the glory. Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.
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Seattle’s newest City Council member
The city has a full slate of Councilmembers once again. Tanya Woo was appoin
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Local libraries lead the pack in digital reading
There’s a lot of reading going on around here. And we can prove it! King County Library is 3rd in the world for most digital holds. KCLS’s interim executive director Angie Miraflor is here to tell us about the growing demand for e-books and digital magazines
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The newest California transplant: Redwoods
Washington’s climate is changing, and some of our native trees are struggling to adapt. Western red cedars and Douglas firs aren’t used to warming temperatures and drought conditions. Cue the Redwood tree - chances are, you’ve actually seen them around Seattle already. Seattle Times Climate Reporter Amanda Zhou is here to tell us why the California icon may be a good fit for Washington.
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Republican initiatives you’ll be voting on in Washington state
Washington voters will have some big decisions on their ballot this November. And we're not talking about the presidential election. Six initiatives to alter and repeal state laws are making their way through the legislature. If they pass, everything from school funding to police car chases could be impacted. Northwest News Network reporter Jeanie Lindsay explains what voters need to know about who's behind the initiatives and the possible ripple effects for schools and environmental work in the state.