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Hybrid work and Seattle's bottom line: Today So Far
After two years of pandemic precautions pushing a considerable portion of employees to work from home, things are changing. Will hybrid schedules, or working from home, stick with us? Or will we experience a mass return to the office?
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King County Sheriff Dating Game: Today So Far
King County is courting three candidates for its new sheriff. Meet our three contestants for the badge.
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Do you remember the Goodwill Games?: Today So Far
The Goodwill Games were relatively short lived and had nothing to do with thrift stores ... despite what I initially thought. Also, Washington will not add Covid vaccines to the list of required immunizations to attend school. And researchers are surveilling you ... actually, their monitoring your poop. Yep. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 14, 2022.
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Watch out while driving this stretch south of Seattle: Today So Far
While Seattle has millions to make structural updates to Highway 99, and make it safer, nearby communities can only afford to pay for two weeks of increased police patrols. Seattle's payroll tax on big businesses is up for debate in the courts. More allegations about Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler have emerged, accusing him of making transphobic and racist comments.
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Mayor Harrell is trying to make it cool to say 'I love Seattle': Today So Far
While discussing his first 100 days in office, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell pointed to three things he's been focused on so far. Part of that is how he wants it to be cool to say "I love Seattle." Also, now that the federal mask mandate is going away, a wave of mask-optional policies is moving through Washington's public transit agencies. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 18, 2022.
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What is President Biden up to in Seattle?: Today So Far
By now, you've likely heard that President Biden is visiting Seattle on Friday. If not, well ... President Biden is visiting Seattle on Friday. Also, Northwest maps are slated for an update that will rename offensively titled landmarks. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 20, 2022.
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Get ready for the social housing debate in Seattle: Today So Far
A social housing debate is primed for Seattle as one initiative effort aims to get on the November ballot. So let's talk about Initiative 135 and the social housing it wants to create. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 21, 2022.
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Our 2022 NW summer outlook: Today So Far
Some folks are still feeling the burn after last year's heat dome. Are any heat waves expected this summer? KUOW takes a look at the season ahead. Also, some big Google news for Kirkland, and the rest of Washington. And there's is a debate brewing over the future of of cars around Pike Place Market. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 25, 2022.
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Are we still in a 'pandemic phase?': Today So Far
Covid continues to spread, but not like before. Now Dr. Anthony Fauci is saying we are "out of the pandemic phase." More scooters will roll in Seattle; and how carbon-friendly is Amazon, really? This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 27, 2022.
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Seattle rent shot up how much?!: Today So Far
Why Seattle rents have gone up 29% in a year. Also: Navigating politics and generational divides in the Vietnamese-American community. And kids get a pretty "cool" and "slimy" look at how conservation works in Washington. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 28, 2022.
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What's the incentive for police officers in western Washington?: Today So Far
As neighboring cities recruit new police officers, Seattle continues to discuss how it will attract officers to serve the city. Also, Northwest power companies have new plans that will hit your wallet. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 2, 2022.
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Has smoking fentanyl been legal this whole time?!: Today So Far
Federal Way is considering a new local law that will make smoking fentanyl in public illegal. Isn't that already illegal? Meanwhile, a group of Washingtonians are working to get Initiative 1922 on the ballot. It aims to decriminalize all drugs in Washington state. And Edmonds is considering a new law that will make public camping illegal. Here's how. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for May 3, 2022.
