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Soundside
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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Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson responds to allegations of 'toxic behavior'
Toxicity. Gaslighting. Undermining. These are some of the ways Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales has described the behavior of her colleagues since she…
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Spokane mayor fights plan to move nuclear waste through city
Spokane mayor Lisa Brown is raising red flags about a plan to move liquid nuclear waste from Hanford through her city. She wrote a letter to the federal…
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Washington's longest-serving House speaker reflects on three decades in Olympia
Come January, when lawmakers sit down for the new legislative term in Olympia , there will be several new faces. More than a dozen legislators make up the new…
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King County expands mobile crisis team
King County continues to ramp up its behavioral health services following the approval of a $1.25 billion by voters. With the latest development being the…
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An Oregon newspaper died. Then, A.I. technology stole reporting to resurrect it
Stories about the newspaper industry struggling - aren’t necessarily breaking news. Over the last 10 to 15 years, we’ve read and listened to plenty…
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One year later: San Juan County assesses how the 32-hour work week is working
In fall of 2023, San Juan County transitioned to a 32-hour work week for county employees. It was meant to keep the county within its budget while staying…
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Music, copyright, and A.I. — a cocktail for success and suspicion
Pianist Salo was a longtime member of a Seattle post-rock band called “Joy Wants Eternity.” Their music was instrumental -- and all of it was made close to ten…
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Seattle City Council Member Tammy Morales explains why she's leaving the job
Seattle City Council Member Tammy Morales is leaving her post. She announced last week she is resigning from the council. Morales has represented Seattle’s 2nd…
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Hear it again: What can twins teach us about human nature and personal identity?
For '90s kids, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were the dominant force in twin fiction. Over the years, other generations have been fascinated by characters like…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Dec 5th-8th
Thanksgiving may be over, but there is still so much to celebrate this month. We're about 3 weeks out from Christmas and Hanukkah, then there's all the New…
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Bellingham’s mobile van brings therapy to the client
It can be challenging for anyone to stay on top of their mental health. One organization in Bellingham has come up with a creative solution to make it easier…
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What to read when the nights get long
Winter is here. The nights are long, cold, and let’s face it … dark. Instead of scrolling endlessly on Netflix, maybe rewatching Hot Frosty (you know, the one…
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Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales resigned today
Today, there was a surprise announcement from Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales. After 5 years on the council, Morales, the representative for the 2nd…
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New reports say grease policies may be blocking small business growth in Tacoma
Tacoma can sometimes feel like a place for the little-er guy. Where an aspiring entrepreneur can start a small business without the hyper expensive rents and…
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Seattle Public School's budget woes continue
Seattle Public Schools continues to stare down a $100 million budget deficit. It’s a problem that’s sparked frustration, protests, and even a legal battle over…
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$20 for lettuce today, $50 tomorrow — how local food banks are handling inflation
It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to take a pause from the holiday hustle and bustle, and give back to our community through charitable causes. One way a lot of…
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For Northwest loggers, work is a source of pride — and danger
Since the late 1800s, logging has been a major industry in the Pacific Northwest, and its impact on the region's economy and environment have been significant…
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Hear it again: Remembering the Battle of Seattle, 25 years later
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the WTO protests in Seattle, a raucous action by 50,000 protesters who descended on the city in the fall of 1999. Their…
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Do WA students have enough time to eat? Investigating the 'lunch crunch'
If you’re a parent with kids in public school, you’re likely familiar with the "lunch crunch." Across the state, a growing squeeze on lunchtimes is leading…
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For people who are incarcerated, fantasy football creates a connection to the outside world
Fantasy football season is well underway, with many players excited about the upcoming playoffs. I know next to nothing about fantasy football and had to get a…
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Soundside's Producer Picks: AI vs Art, Roller Derby, and Stuntmen
Soundside is taking a break this week to celebrate Thanksgiving. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some…
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Soundside's producer picks: Sick pay, space umbrellas, and volunteering in Ukraine
Soundside is taking a break this week to celebrate Thanksgiving. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some…
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Canoeing the Columbia River from Montana to the Pacific
The first days of Robert Lester’s ambitious canoe journey started with a lot of walking. That start was in Butte, Montana on Silver Bow Creek -- the starting…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Nov 21st-24th
It’s been a week! The headlines, the bomb cyclone, being stuck without electricity... A LOT of us could use a way to disconnect and do something FUN this…
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Memory, music, and caretaking take center stage with 'Lucidity'
Lucidity is a new opera staging its west coast premiere at the Seattle Opera tonight. The performance takes a deeper look at the personal impacts that a…
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Jazz has a storied past in Seattle. But what about its future?
Seattle has a rich jazz history -- and you can’t talk about it without mentioning legends like Ray Charles and Quincy Jones. Both artists knew each other, as…
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With notable cases of bird flu in the Northwest, how concerned should Washingtonian's be?
Bird flu has spread at astonishing speed and with little discretion for what it infects. Since first emerging, the strain of H5N1 has infected wild birds…
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A first of its kind state agency faces a slow start, and pushback from police reform advocates
Back in 2021, following calls for police reform after the murder of George Floyd, Washington state did something unique. Legislators created a state-funded…
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Exit polls, gender gaps, and religion: understanding Latino voting patterns in the 2024 election
In the aftermath of the 2024 election, Democrats are confronting a possible existential threat: The erosion of support among important demographic groups…
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A conversation with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
One of the most closely watched congressional races of the 2024 election happened here in Washington State, with Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez facing off…
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A conversation with Attorney General elect Nick Brown
Washington state is about to get a new top lawyer. Former U.S. Attorney Nick Brown defeated Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano earlier this month to become the state’s…
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What could a capital gains tax mean for Seattle?
Washington voters just upheld the state’s new capital gains tax — which places a 7% tax on the sale of long-term assets like stocks and bonds. Now, the Seattle…
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With Bullitt Prize, two brothers plan to restart Lummi Youth Canoe Family
Canoe journeys are rigorous, challenging trips that go for hundreds of miles. Each year, canoe “families” from different tribal nations paddle between villages…
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SPS parents mount a recall effort against Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin
Students, parents, and educators are still waiting to find out how the Seattle School Board will vote on a proposal to close four elementary schools in the…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Nov 14th -17th
Soundside host Libby Denkmann is still on a high from her experience at the USHER show on Sunday, but we're looking forward to what’s happening THIS weekend…
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Advocating for WA immigrants under Trump
Back in 2017, President Donald Trump arrived in office touting big promises about immigration. Remember building a wall and making Mexico pay for it? Or…
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Post-election, the debate over natural gas access is far from over
Election results are still coming in for Washington’s tightest races. Most of the voter initiatives went down to defeat this year. But one -- Initiative 2066…
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How a Trump presidency could impact housing
Donald Trump has vowed to take a number of actions on his first day in the oval office. He’s promised mass deportations, increased tariffs, and deregulation…
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New study investigates bias in AI resume screening
Getting an interview for a new job has always been tough. For candidates, the challenge is crafting a cover letter and resume that make you stand out. For…
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Why did voters reject three anti-tax initiatives? We ask prolific initiative filer Tim Eyman
Washingtonians voted down three tax-related initiatives that would have repealed the state’s cap and trade program, made the state’s long term care program…
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An update on the CID stabbings with Friends of Little Saigon
A 37-year old man remains in custody at King County Jail at this hour, held on $2 million dollars bail. He’s awaiting charges connected to the stabbing of up…
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Nov 7th-10th
It’s been a big week. I know many of you listeners would like it to end. Or maybe you’re just always really excited for the weekend. Producer Jason Megatron…
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Crypto helped Trump win the White House, and WA congressional candidates
U.S. stocks soared after Donald Trump clinched the presidency early Wednesday morning. And another market jumped to a record-high as well: cryptocurrency. The…
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Forecasting the future battles between WA and a second Trump presidency
As Donald Trump’s transition team gears up for his second administration, Democrats are spending the days after the election processing their major defeats –…
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"We are part of the all": one community member's response to anti-Trans rhetoric from the Trump campaign
“Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you”. In the weeks before the election, it was a line that echoed over and over in advertisements that ran…
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Trump wins, but Washington gets bluer: exactly what happened during last night's election
Democrats across the country today are waking up to a sea change in national politics and a realignment of political coalitions once considered solidly blue…
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Rep. Jayapal reflects on 'jarring' election for Washington voters
We’re continuing to watch election results today, but many things are clear: Donald Trump will retake the presidency, and he’ll be backed by a Republican…
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Election day has arrived, here's what's on the minds of WA voters
It’s election day … officially. But don’t hold your breath, everyone. We’re still possibly days away from knowing the results of many races, both local and…
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How to destress — and maybe depolarize — after the election
Months and months of anticipation – or maybe dread? – have led to today. Election day. Over the coming days and weeks, there will continue to be a lot of talk…
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A final forecast for the 2024 presidential election
Americans are at the polls right now voting for the next president – among a lot of other important state and local races. And if you’re highly engaged in the…
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A tribute to music legend Quincy Jones
He was one of the greatest musical minds of the 20th century… and he hailed from Seattle. Songwriter, composer, arranger and producer Quincy Jones, died…
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The polls are open - for Boeing machinists
Boeing machinists are voting today on a new contract offer that could end their seven week-old strike. More than 33,000 workers walked off the job on September…
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School closures, enrollment, and highly capable programs: SPS Superintendent sits down with Soundside
Seattle’s Public School District is grappling with a nearly 100 million dollar budget shortfall, as student enrollment in the district has dropped in recent…
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How medieval monsters got their meaning
Famous fiends like zombies, vampires, and werewolves are hallmarks of All Hallow's Eve. But how much do you know about why that is, and where those creatures…
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Soundside's "Early Weekend Guide" - Halloween Edition
Do you have weekend plans yet? On Soundside, we figure it’s never too early to make plans, plus, we’re not on the air Fridays... We’ve been looking at some of…
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How a busy life may help with managing ADHD symptoms
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is often perceived as a static diagnosis– one that people carry with them throughout their lives with little…
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What's the economic value of a minor league team? Everett looks at financials of proposed AquaSox stadium
The Everett AquaSox's home for 40 years, Funko Field, is no longer in compliance with new stadium regulations implemented when Major League Baseball took over…
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Our NW volcanoes regularly rumble. But when should we start to worry?
Mount Adams has been a little more active than usual lately. That’s according to researchers with the United States Geological Survey. Now, it’s not uncommon…
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Ballots burned in apparent arson attack in Clark and Multnomah counties
The investigation continues into attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Washington and Oregon. Hundreds of ballots were damaged or destroyed early Monday morning…
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Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on administrative leave
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was placed on administrative leave yesterday. Diaz, who served as chief for four years, was demoted in May amid…