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Soundside leads the Puget Sound conversation with smart questions, lively debates, and direct access to the region's most influential voices. Timely, insightful, and unmistakably local, it's where the Pacific Northwest comes to dig into the news.
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As energy rates rise, Kitsap voters consider leaving PSE
Kitsap County relies on Puget Sound Energy for it's electricity. The private, investor owned utility is looking at a 30% rate increase over the next three…
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Introducing: Ai Yai AI! The biggest headlines in AI
We are bombarded every day with headlines about the latest in artificial intelligence. There’s a battle between AI doomers: the people warning of the…
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Trans girls in sports, on the ballot. The arguments for and against I-638.
This year, Washington voters will decide if they want to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports. Initiative 638 has become one of the…
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The access question at the center of WA's parents bill of rights initiative
Washington voters will weigh in on three initiatives this year: a repeal of the high earners income tax, a ban on trans girls competing in K-12 girl's sports…
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The battle happening on Snohomish County's ballot
What's going on with Snohomish County's charter proposals? Five proposals to amend the county charter are on the ballot this year. The usually sleepy process…
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City Attorney Erika Evans on "Connection Court" and public safety approach on Aurora
Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans is nearly one year on the job. Just this week, she announced a new sentencing alternative “Connections Court.&rdquo…
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As PAC money pours in, two Democrats fight to represent the Eastside
One of the closest races in Washington’s elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside. Following a “no” vote on…
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Don't call her 'abolitionist': Seattle's CARE Chief Amy Barden on what unarmed response should look like
Seattle has three public safety departments. You probably know about the police and fire department, but the city also manages the Community Assisted Response…
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Renton is considering whether to keep Flock cameras. The clock is ticking.
In Renton, a heated fight over whether to keep Flock cameras mirrors the national angst people are feeling about surveillance, government, and big tech. These…
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Close races in Northwest states show interesting fault lines in the electorate
Washington has two neighboring states with very close races on very issues that show interesting fault lines in the electorate. In deep blue Oregon, Democratic…
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WA state Supreme Court races are usually sleepy affairs. Not this year.
Listeners, it's time to lock in on the races for the Washington Supreme Court. Why? Five out of nine seats are up for grabs, a rare number of seas. We’re…
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The push, and pushback, to getting RVs off of Seattle's streets
Seattle could change the rules for parking RVs in the city. The councilmember pushing for this change is hoping it will eventually get them off the streets and…
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Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda on King County’s response to Medicaid cuts
Massive federal cuts to Medicaid are playing out here in King County. 4,000 lawfully present immigrants lost their coverage this month, and over 200,000 more…
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The debate over WA's millionaires tax
The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters. This year, Democrats in…
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Are robot companions the future of elder care? Or a sign of the oncoming AI apocalypse?
There is a crisis in elder care worldwide. The population of people aged 65 and older is expected to nearly double by 2060 and many countries are facing…
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson talks homelessness policy, the budget, and public safety
Every month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: the budget, public safety…
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WA Senate Debate: Two Democrats vie to represent Seattle's northern suburbs
This election season, State Sen. Jesse Salomon is defending his seat against a challenger who believes he's not progressive enough, Rep. Cindy Ryu. Legislative…
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New school year, new fights over free speech at the UW
The University of Washington's Board of Regents almost voted on a change to the school's Student Conduct Code in early September, which led to a wave of…
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Congressman Adam Smith answers your questions on Israel, AI, and more
Oddsmakers and election forecasters say Democrats are heavily favored to win back the House this November. If that does happen, Washington State Congressman…
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The candidates running to represent Seattle's progressive 43rd Legislative District
This November, Sen. Jamie Pedersen will defend his seat in Seattle's 43rd Legislative District against a challenger who believes he's not progressive enough…
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Seattle city council candidates debate public safety, food deserts, and more
Two candidates are running to represent Seattle’s northern neighborhoods - from Greenwood to Bitterlake, and Crown Hill to Lake City. The outcome of this…
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Council President Hollingsworth on the budget, progressive policies, and mayor's homelessness goals
Budget deficits are an annual trend for post pandemic Seattle. The city is facing a projected $175 million dollar budget shortfall next year. To solve that…
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A broken window, the Central Library and a $6 billion city-wide problem
A broken window on the 9th floor of Seattle's Central Library symbolizes a six billion dollar problem. Much of the city’s infrastructure is aging. The…
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AI, housing, and Aurora Ave N: A conversation with the candidates for WA State Legislative District 46 House Position 1
Washington’s 46th Legislative District covers the north end of the city of Seattle, from the northern City Limit at 145th down to NE 45th, and from…
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The debate around Seattle's 'fair pricing' push for grocery shoppers
Seattle could soon ban "algorithmic-based price discrimination" for grocery shoppers. It's a move that city leaders are pushing in the name of affordability…
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Candidates vying to replace Newhouse talk immigration, trade, and data centers
The race to replace one of the last Trump-skeptical Republicans in Congress is in Central Washington. We'll take you to Washington's 4th Congressional District…
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What’s in Mayor Wilson’s new gun violence plan?
This morning, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released her new plan to reduce gun violence in the city. This comes after multiple high profile shootings this…
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Spokane, after the fires
More than a month after wildfires engulfed the northwest corner of Spokane, how are residents recovering? And how can the state become more resilient in the…
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The head of Seattle's public schools on A.I., student safety and recess
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner returns to Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This time: union negotiations…
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on homelessness, CCTV cameras, and more
Every month Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sits down with Soundside to discuss the latest news and answer your questions. This month: gun violence prevention…
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The City Hall Pit: Why a hole in downtown Seattle has persisted for more than 20 years
We dig into a giant hole in downtown real estate: the story behind why a full city block has remained undeveloped for more than 20 years. Plus: Libby and David…
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Inside the race to fix bugs in Microsoft's software
New ProPublica reporting reveals how a new AI tool, made by Anthropic, is reportedly detecting software bugs faster than Microsoft can address them. And the…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup - the one before we're off for a month!
Soundside is going on a working hiatus for the month of August, but we'll be back and better than ever the day after Labor Day... But until then, Soundside…
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El Niños can be a real headache, especially for WA's fishing industry
If you didn’t know, we are in the middle of an El Niño. Scientists say it has the potential to be one of the strongest in recent years. This is…
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"Don't broadcast your notes, broadcast the game." Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs reflects on 41 years with the team
Long summer nights with the Mariners on the radio are a rite of passage in the Pacific Northwest. This weekend the team is celebrating its 50th anniversary…
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Why some parents and teachers want the president of Seattle's teachers union to step down
Should the president of Seattle’s teachers union keep her position? That’s the question on the minds of many local teachers and parents. Last week…
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'Small part of a far larger problem': Emergency department doctor on ghost guns
Police took a 15-year old into custody in connection to a mass shooting at the Seattle Center that left three dead and several others injured. Police later…
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What to do about that scourge of summer: odorous house ants
We are officially deep into a Pacific Northwest summer: we’ve already experienced wildfire smoke, 90 degree temperatures and for the unlucky amongst us…
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Washington clemency board members say Gov. Ferguson is sidelining their work
The Washington state Clemency and Pardons Board hears cases of people currently incarcerated and makes recommendations to the governor for commutations. These…
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Front Page: Spokane wildfires, Seattle police chief resigns, man's death in a Federal Way hospital
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance…
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The latest on the Spokane wildfires
17 large wildfires continue to burn across Washington state. In Spokane, three major fires sparked on Saturday, collectively burning over 8,000 acres and 700…
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Washington’s Supreme Court could see big changes in 2026. Here are the candidates on your primary ballot
The future of Washington’s new “millionaires tax” is at stake this election season. And not JUST the ballot measure asking voters to weigh…
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WA blocked over 100,000 license plate searches from feds, but immigration raids and vehicle arrests are still rampant
Here’s a number for you: 108,170. That is the number of times immigration enforcement has attempted to look up a Washington license plate number and been…
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Weekend Warmup: Seafair, Softball, and Spider-Man
As we do EVERY Thursday, Soundside has your list of all the best ways to decompress this weekend... LINKS: Cinema Therapy LIVE! THE PRINCESS BRIDE ECSFF -…
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How juvenile court handles cases when kids are accused of serious offenses
Police have one 15-year-old suspect in custody in connection to the mass shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday. Earlier this week, a King County Superior Court…
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The Seattle Center shooting, from the perspective of a father who lost his son to gun violence
People in Seattle are still processing a mass shooting on Sunday that left three dead. It happened on the final day of the Bite of Seattle, a lively food…
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" Easier for a kid to get a gun than a summer job": 2 violence intervention experts on the Seattle Center shooting
More information is still emerging about the Seattle Center shooting. For now, we know that police have said they believe at least two people participated in…
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Mayor and Police Chief share more information about Bite of Seattle shooting
We’re continuing our coverage of Sunday’s shooting at Seattle Center, where three people were killed and several more wounded. A 15 year old…
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Front Page: Seattle Center shooting
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance…
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How this empty QFC became a hub for punk rock, movie lovers and more
Wanna go see a movie? We could check out what’s playing at The Beacon…. Or Majestic Bay… …. Or…. We could pop by the old QFC…
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Why a Seattle Symphony bassist started a fight with City Hall over housing density and orcas
Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan has hit a snag. The plan is the set of zoning changes that plans the city’s future growth – the current one in…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup: Derby Days, River Days, and HORSEGIRLS!
Hi friends, another weekend is upon us with PLENTY to go and see and do. LINKS: Timber! Outdoor Music Festival - Carnation, WA 4 Days Of Aloha - Vancouver, WA…
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Attorney General Nick Brown discusses his lawsuits against Kalshi and Paramount
It’s a war of definitions, and Kalshi just lost a battle. On Monday, a King County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the…
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Video Games won't be on discs much longer. Do gamers care?
The economics behind the most popular video games are, in a word, staggering. Case in point: Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated to be released later this year, and…
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Seattle City Council weighs ending some environmental appeals as growth plan stalls
Haven’t heard about Seattle’s comprehensive plan recently? Well, the city council is supposed to be working on it, but the process is on hold…
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Primary Elections 2026: Brent Hennrich, candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District
Here on Soundside, we're covering Washington’s most competitive races ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election. Historically, one of the tightest in the…
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What justice might look like after the deadly implosion in Longview
State regulators are still investigating the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant to see what went wrong and whether the catastrophe that killed 11 workers in…
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Why one Yakima Valley farmworker decided to "self deport"
After a lull earlier this year, we’re seeing a surge of immigration arrests in recent weeks across the U.S. In the wake of two fatal shootings by ICE…
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Front Page: Democrats hopeful in Central Washington race. Plus, recapping Jimothy's big week.
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance…
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Primary Elections 2026: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District
Washington’s Aug. 4 primary election is coming up. Here on Soundside, we’re diving into this year’s most competitive races, like the 3rd…