Politics Canadians feel betrayed by U.S., but blame Trump, not average Americans With cross-border tensions running high, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm kicks off a regular check-in with CBC BC Today host Michelle Eliot Kim Malcolm John O'Brien Play AudioListen 10 mins
Business As countries lob tariffs, this small Seattle business hunkers down New U.S. tariffs on China come on top of existing tariffs that have plagued clothing company KAVU for years. Now, its owner fears higher prices could push customers away. Joshua McNichols
Politics Trump’s proposed Canada tariff could boost Northwest energy bills President Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports could be an expensive proposition for the Pacific Northwest, which depends heavily on its northern neighbors for energy supplies. John Ryan
Business Why is it so hard to find a plumber or handyman these days? Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 5 mins
Government Will Lina Khan’s FTC try to break up Amazon? The Federal Trade Commission has called Amazon officials in for meetings next week. Many believe it’s a sign that the agency is finalizing an antitrust lawsuit against the mega corporation. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 23 mins
Business Why world leaders are warily watching the German leader's trip to China As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heads to China to meet with President Xi Jinping on Friday, he is under political pressure at home, and from Washington, to rethink Berlin's relationship with Beijing. Esme Nicholson Play AudioListen 4 mins
Environment KUOW's League of Murder Creatures Move over, "murder hornets." Lots of invasive species go on biological killing sprees. John Ryan
Environment High-end coolers wash up on Alaska beaches after Washington cargo spill Consumer goods from coolers to bike helmets have been washing up on Alaskan beaches, up to 1,200 miles from a cargo spill off the Washington coast. John Ryan Play AudioListen 1 min
Business An economic perfect storm is battering emerging markets. Debt crises loom With a strengthening dollar and rising commodity prices, developing nations are having a hard time paying their debts. Jason Beaubien
Environment Behemoth moth lands in Bellevue, alarming agriculture officials A homeowner in Bellevue spotted a giant orange moth, as big as a paper plate but with wing tips resembling a pair of cobras, hanging off the side of his garage. John Ryan Play AudioListen 2 mins
