A new spot for sunnier stories, curated by KUOW's community engagement team.
KUOW listeners have repeatedly written in to ask for a reprieve from heavy news stories. Where can they find some joyful news too? The Rain Shadow is a new KUOW newsletter (and web series) where we'll curate local and national stories that spark joy, ignite curiosity, and connect us to each other.
Avid public radio listeners may recall the name Jack Lepiarz as a WBUR host in Boston, but these days he’s going by his other name, Jacques ze Whipper, as he performs in travelling circuses. He cracks a whip while singing renditions of pop hits at Renaissance Faires, comedy clubs, and at this weekend’s Emerald City Comic Con.
Ume, a rare Malayan tapir, just turned one month old at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. With her giant eyes and bright spots, Ume has blown up online as a social media star.
Wing Luke would have turned 100 years old in 2025, something that the Wing Luke Museum is commemorating this year.
After thee decades, Cameron Crowe's "Singles" is most remembered for its soundtrack.
Captain Dan Krehbiel was steering a water taxi boat from West Seattle on Thursday when he spotted a runaway barge -- a six-story wall of steel containers -- headed at a clipped pace of the Great Wheel and the Seattle Aquarium. What follows is Krehbiel’s account of what happened.
Tattoos have come a long way. These days they’re a big, permanent part of modern culture. This weekend tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world will be gathering for the Seattle Tattoo Expo. One participant brings a fine artist’s approach to the craft.
We'll send you some good news every other week.
Have you seen something out in the community that's brought you joy? We want to hear about it. Share your good news, sweet story, or surprising sighting with us, and we might include it in The Rain Shadow newsletter.
