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Politically-risky solutions to our housing woes: Today So Far
Washington state needs more housing, including affordable options, and ways to fit denser development in popular communities. But solutions to this need are not easy to come by, and could be politically risky for elected officials. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for Feb. 8, 2022.
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Fallout from a Covid surge: Today So Far
In this edition of Today So Far: More than 150 years after signing a treaty with the United States, the Snoqualmie Tribe has its own land; and how fallout from the recent Covid surge is showing up outside of the pandemic.
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Too soon to update Washington's voting laws?: Today So Far
In this edition of Today So Far: Brave Seattle restaurateurs who opened amid the pandemic; Washington considers altering its voter laws; and wildfires have moved faster than our ability to replace the lost trees.
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Navigating conspiracies in our elections: Today So Far
In this edition of Today So Far: A look at extremism and conspiracy theories in Washington politics; and should Washington state have a guaranteed income?
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'Forbidden housing' or 'speakeasy housing?': Today So Far
This edition of Today So Far: A tour through "missing middle" housing as Washington state lawmakers consider how to fill the region's housing gap; How much power should Gov. Insee have?; Japanese Americans remember the legacy of "camp."
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What did you learn about Native history in class?: Today So Far
In this edition of Today So Far: Washington's effort to teach Native American history in schools, and why 2021 was the deadliest year for law enforcement officers in the U.S.
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Debating Washington's renewable energy: Today So Far
Washington state lawmakers are considering two bills that promote a very different approach to the region's renewable energy projects. Also, the flu is back in Washington. All in this edition of Today So Far.
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Seattle police won't pull you over for this: Today So Far
Why Seattle police are dropping these traffic infractions (sort of). Pedestrian deaths rise despite Seattle's Vison Zero plan. And families find lead in their turmeric. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for Jan. 27, 2022.
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Your dollars, your values: Today So Far
A vegan bakery with a bigger purpose. Rudy Giuliani is coming to town. And while Covid cases decline in western Washington, hospitalizations are up on the east side of the state. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for Jan. 26, 2022.
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Omicron's stealthy subvariant: Today So Far
From "Stealth Omicron" to how stagnant air should affect our pandemic decision making. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for Jan. 25, 2022.
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The Ventures' mark on NW music history: Today So Far
This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for Jan. 24, 2022.
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Today So Far: Seattle-area arts organizations take pandemic hit
This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for Jan. 21, 2022.