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Adults in the Room, Episode 7: Bad Apples

The K-shaped economy: Why diners are dying but yachts are booming

Businesses that cater to middle-class customers are closing thanks to what economists call the “K-shaped economy,” where high- and low-income groups grow while the middle hollows out.

Why allergy season in the Northwest is nothing to sneeze at

There are a couple of ways to tell it’s spring in Seattle: The cherry blossoms and flowers are blooming — and so are your allergies.

Adults in the Room, Episode 6: The boy in the photograph

Sasha LaPointe: The 'reservation riot grrrl' who's learning to be a 'language warrior'

The KUOW Book Club read "Thunder Song" by Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe in March. LaPointe joined KUOW's Katie Campbell live at Seattle Central Library last week to talk about being a Coast Salish punk and following in the footsteps of her iconic great-grandmother, Vi taqʷšəblu Hilbert.

Could light rail across Lake Washington make Seattle the next Copenhagen?

It’s taken 10 years and almost $4 billion. But light rail across Lake Washington should finally open on Saturday. For riders, that means shorter commutes and faster trips to the airport, sporting events, and parks. But economists say the impact could go much further. They point to a surprising example: a bridge in Scandinavia that helped transform two struggling cities into an economic powerhouse.

Locals respond to potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics — not just a regular team

The potential for a return of the SuperSonics to Seattle is not exactly a slam dunk, yet. But now that the NBA's leadership officially favors exploring expansion to Seattle, it scores some big points toward the city winning a team once again.

Adults in the Room, Episode 5: The Bet

This episode includes graphic descriptions of sexual abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, text the word HOPE to 64673. Please take care while listening.

Sea-Tac manages government shutdown turbulence with normal wait times and no ICE

No ICE agents have been assigned to the SEA Airport yet, following President Donald Trump’s orders to send immigration agents to several U.S. airports to fill in for TSA agents during the ongoing partial government shutdown.