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Burien strikes last-minute deal to open homeless shelter
As the weather gets colder and wetter, finding shelter for unhoused people around the Puget Sound is getting more urgent. But things are about to change for a camp of unhoused Burien residents: the city struck an eleventh-hour deal to open 70 shelter spaces there in collaboration with King County. The decision was controversial, and it won't end high tensions in the city over how to respond to homelessness. Publicola editor Erica Barnett is here to tell us what happens next, and what other cities can take away from the story in Burien.
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Surviving the Big Dark with laughter
The Big Dark is upon us again as daylight grows scarcer in Seattle. Between seasonal affective disorder and the impending holidays, it can be a tough time of year for our mental health. Today, we’re looking at comedy as a coping mechanism during these dark, cold months. Seattle comedian Chris Mejia will tell us how he incorporates his depression into his work, and UW professor Tabitha Kirkland will explain why laughter helps our bodies and minds stay healthy.
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This holiday season, consider shopping small
Now that the holiday shopping season is officially underway, retailers across the country are going big with cyber Monday sales. But before you click, remember, Seattle has lots of independent artists and businesses where you can find a unique gift. We'll hear from crafter and President of Urban Craft Uprising Kristen Rask.
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The last Apple Cup (kind of)
After the turkey gets cleared off the table this week, the Apple Cup is on. The long-standing rivalry game between the University of Washington Huskies and Washington State University Cougars kicks off for the 115th time on Saturday. It’s a year of lasts for the two teams, as UW prepares to leave the Pac-12 for a higher profile. Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to tell us all about the history of the rivalry, and how to get in on the fun.
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(Thanks)Giving to your local food bank
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. It's time for family and feasting, but also a great time of year to consider giving to your local food bank. Eric Williams, community partnerships director for Second Harvest Inland Northwest, and Nicole King, director of innovative programs for Northwest harvest, share the most impactful ways to give this holiday season.
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Is downtown 'revitalized'?
Downtown Seattle was arguably the hardest-hit area during Seattle's lockdown as workers fled offices. As the rest of the city returned to its normal bustle, downtown lagged behind. City and county officials made it a priority to revitalize the area. But how well is that revitalization going? Seattle Times Business reporter Paul Roberts gives us a temperature check on the state of to
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Casual Friday with Erica C. Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik
This week… We got a clearer picture of the new-look Seattle City Council. Is it a glow up? Time will tell. Seattle city employees got an email about how to save money in the midst of a fight for higher pay. And we discuss the most controversial topic of all: the merits of Thanksgiving turkey, as the biggest food holiday of the year approaches. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica C. Barnett and Soundview Strategies Partner Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week.
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Melting the Seattle freeze, one accordion at a time
It’s the start of the Big Dark here in Seattle. It's understandable that you might want to tuck in and keep to yourself, but freelance journalist Nathalie Graham says it’s the perfect time to get out there and meet new people. She’s been out and about trying all kinds of new things in the city. She’s here with us to talk about her latest experience with the Northwest Accordion Society.
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Seattle will close schools… eventually
Seattle Public Schools has thousands fewer students enrolled than 5 years ago. That
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Labor shortages are here to stay
If you find you’re waiting longer for your coffee, you’re probably not alone. There’s fewer workers to get things done. And that’s something that’s happening on a larger scale. We’re seeing a shift in workers entering and leaving the workforce. UW Public Policy professor Jacob Vigdor is here to explain.
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It's fall mushroom season
You may have noticed a lot of mushroom photos in your social media feed. Fall is a great time to get out there and forage. Now serious foragers aren’t likely to tell you exactly where they found that basket full of Chanterelles or matsutakes, but Daniel Winkler is willing to share a few tips. Here’s an archive episode of our walk in the woods for fall mushrooms.
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Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Deaunte Damper
This week, Seattle voters cast their ballots and early results look promising for the housing levy, but not for city council incumbents. Mysterious, white powder sent through the mail disrupted ballot counting while election workers evacuated. And Washington state is the land of potholes according to USA today. KUOW Anchor and Reporter Paige Browning and Vocal-WA Community Organizer Deaunte Damper break down the week.