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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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Your WA Supreme Court Position 2 candidate: Judge Dave Larson
Three of the seats on our state’s Supreme Court will be on the ballot next week. Two of them have incumbent justices running unopposed; the race Washington…
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A minor was injured during a school work program. Who's to blame is still in question
Derrik was a 16 year old student when he was given a walk-behind trenching machine to guide through through a field. Derrik was earning school credit with the…
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Workers push to revive pensions after decades-long decline
The Boeing machinist’s strike is now in its seventh week. Last Wednesday, the machinist's union rejected the latest contract from the company. A major sticking…
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Your WA Supreme Court Position 2 candidate: Sal Mungia
Washington voters will decide next week is who will fill the lone open seat on the Washington Supreme Court. Supreme Court Position 2 is an open race - the…
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Your Seattle City Council Position 8 Candidates: Tanya Woo
There’s one seat up for grabs on Seattle’s city council this November. Typically city council seats are filled during odd-year elections. But, when former…
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Your Seattle City Council Position 8 Candidates: Alexis Mercedes Rinck
There’s one seat up for grabs on Seattle’s city council this November. Typically city council seats are filled during odd-year elections. But, when former…
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For this Seattle samurai, cartoons were key to illustrating Japanese American perspectives
In 2018, The North American Post, Seattle’s oldest Japanese-language newspaper, printed the final strip of Seattle Tomodachi, a comic created by Sam Goto. Goto…
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Taking on the challenges of fatherhood, one phone call at a time
Perinatal Support Washington is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The organization was started in 1989 as a way for parents to connect and find…
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The program giving Pierce County jurors a $90 raise
Let’s do a quick exercise. How are you feeling? Heart rate good? Optimistic about the rest of the day? Now, how do you feel after I say the words: JURY DUTY?…
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'A lot of food CEOs have gone away for far less than this': What's behind the crisis at Boar's Head?
For over a century, the deli meat company Boar’s Head has built its brand on a promise to customers - to only sell products based on the most exacting…
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When you can't run, hide, or fight: How schools can create safety plans that accommodate everyone
“Run, Hide, Fight." That's the advice given to many students in the event of an active shooter at their school. Both the U-S Department of Homeland Security…
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How money is changing college athletics, for better and for worse
Halfway through the season, college football has been a whirlwind for local sports fans this season. Some may still be basking in the glory of the Washington…
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Seattle's latest growth plan is out. How would it change the city's neighborhoods?
There are some things that just scream Mondays. A fresh pot of coffee, fresh laundry, and a deep dive into the latest proposal for Seattle’s ongoing city…
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Meet the people on a quest to count every Cooper's Hawk in Seattle
The Urban Raptor Conservancy's Ed Deal and Patti Loesche are running a decades long study on the population health of Cooper's Hawks in Seattle. What does that…
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Should WA Cares be Optional? The case for NO on I-2124
This election season we’re bringing you conversations on all of the statewide initiatives on this November’s ballot. This week, we’re taking a deep dive into…
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Should WA Cares be Optional? The case for YES on I-2124
This election season we’re bringing you conversations on all of the statewide initiatives on the November ballot. Most recently, we looked at both sides of the…
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Seattle Opera brings the spiritual to the stage in "Jubilee"
The world premiere of Jubilee debuted at Seattle Opera with its inaugural performance over the weekend. Jubilee is a new opera honoring the Fisk Jubilee…
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Why one Constitutional Sheriff has created a growing volunteer posse
When you think of the wild west, you might imagine a sheriff, keeping watch over a small, dusty town he calls home. And a posse of locals: ready to be called…
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Amid public defender shortage, WA Bar Association suggests caseload limits
Since the 1963 Gideon decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the right to a lawyer has been guaranteed to defendants facing criminal charges – even if they can’t…
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Boeing announces layoffs amidst ongoing worker strike
Tensions are rising as negotiations between Boeing and the IAM District 751 hit a stalemate. This comes amid a month-long strike, impacting 33,000 workers…
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Have democracy vouchers delivered on their promise to make Seattle elections fairer?
Among the many races Seattle voters will weigh in on during the upcoming election, there’s a city council seat up for grabs. Current Position 8 Councilmember…
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Commissioner candidates debate over the future of public lands
This year, few Washington races have grabbed as much attention as the one for Commissioner of Public Lands. The commissioner heads the state Department of…
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What it takes for a local theater company to survive 50 years
For decades, the Seattle Children’s Theatre has introduced young people from all over King County to the joy and wonder of live theater. You can take your…
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Microsoft strikes deal to re-open Three Mile Island nuclear plant as energy needs grow
Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island is the site of the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history. The nuclear plant near Harrisburg officially closed in…
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After revising school closure plan, what's next for Seattle Public Schools?
The Seattle School District is now planning to close just 5 schools next year. That’s down from the 21 possible closures the district had proposed earlier. The…
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How Seattle’s Palestinian community is marking one year since the Israel-Hamas war began
Since Hamas militants attacked Southern Israel on October 7, taking roughly 1200 lives, and capturing hundreds of hostages, the Israeli military has responded…
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How a housewife turned unlikely activist helped topple Argentina's military dictatorship
How can personal tragedy inspire the most unlikely of people to become activists? This question is at the heart of Norita, a new documentary screening Oct. 8…
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From leashing to poop pick up, Dog trainers take on your etiquette questions
The Seattle area gets a bad rap for its “frosty” social climate. But how can that be true when we live with so many “best friends”? Furry ones, at least. There…
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How Seattle’s Jewish community is marking one year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
One year ago, Hamas militants killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel and took hundreds more hostage. Israel’s military response has killed more than…
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The U.S. is in the midst of a gun violence crisis. Medical professionals at Harborview may hold the answers on how to end it
In June, the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis. "Gun violence has become the leading cause of death among kids…
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Ditch Washington's Capital Gains Tax? The case for No on I-2109
When you go to vote this November, it won’t just be for President or Governor. You’ll also be voting on a group of initiatives - and these things are…
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Remembering Toby Quitsland
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month -- a chance to educate people about the disease and the importance of high-quality care. Public awareness of breast…
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'The Adding Machine' asks if AI has a future in the theatre
When tech companies began announcing advanced artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, there was widespread enthusiasm. AI was going to make mundane jobs…
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Ditch Washington's Capital Gains Tax? The case for Yes on I-2109
When you go to vote this November, it won’t just be for President or Governor. You’ll also be voting on a group of state initiatives - and they’re complicated…
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Yakama Nation energy project hits a snag as utilities struggle with green energy expansion
The Yakama Nation has found it nearly impossible to access $32 million in a promised federal grant for an irrigation canal conversion project. The initiative…
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A new KUOW investigation uncovers SPD's history of losing guns
In October of 2019, an 18-year-old walked out of a Seattle police training building with an officer’s personal firearm. It was eventually recovered - but…
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What to make of the Mariner's suboptimal season
The 2024 Seattle Mariner's season wasn't just about disappointment, it was a story about fandom, money, masochism, and, sure, losing a 10 game lead in the AL…
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Mayor Harrell looks to payroll expense tax to fix $250 million budget gap
This budget cycle, the city is bracing for what could be a contentious debate over how to fund essential services and set priorities for the coming year. With…
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'Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh' is bringing you the tastiest tidbits of the PNW
It's time to set aside that uninspired sandwich, or soggy work-from-home salad. You’ll probably also want to cancel any lunch plans you have you have this…
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IAM 751 President Jon Holden gives a strike update
The Boeing machinists’ strike is in its third week. On Friday, the company and the union were back at the negotiating table. This came after Boeing made…
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From SeaTac to the public library, high-profile hacks are plaguing the region. Why?
It’s been a tough few months for many local IT departments. Last week, hackers posted a handful of files stolen from SeaTac airport on the dark web. A…
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The legacy of capital punishment in Washington
Washington state has officially closed the chamber where executions took place, marking the end of capital punishment here in the state. The journey to…
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ChatGPT: a useful study buddy, or cheating machine? Educators at the UW are trying to figure that out
Classes at the University of Washington are back in full-swing. And as students try to find their classes, and figure out what to avoid at the dining hall –…
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Hear it again: Ethical mushroom foraging
As we step into fall, and back into the rain... we thought we'd revisit a segment from last year about MUSHROOMS... Mushroom foraging is a very popular pastime…
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New study finds pandemic lockdowns prematurely aged teenage brains
Everyone is a current, former, or future teenager. You probably know this period of life is an especially difficult time for kids. Throw in a deadly pandemic…
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Amid harmful lies about Haitian immigrants, members of the diaspora vow to tell their own story
They’re repeated over and over in debates, speeches and media appearances during this presidential campaign: harmful lies about Haitian immigrants…
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Seattle Public Schools pauses closure meetings
Seattle Public Schools leadership is taking a minute to think. Earlier this month, the district released plans to potentially close almost two dozen elementary…
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Microsoft details increased Russian interference in the presidential election
There are just a handful of weeks until the election, reports about outside interference from countries like Iran, China, and Russia are still popping up…
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How the director of 'All We Carry' went behind the headlines of the refugee crisis
As candidates prepare to make their final pitch to voters ahead of the 2024 election, former president Donald Trump is once again using lies and hateful…
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Initiative 2066: Why proponents say you should vote 'Yes'
This election season we’re taking a dive into the big races and big initiatives on your ballot this November. This week we’re taking a look at Initiative 2066…
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Seattle City Council approves 'loitering' penalties for prostitution and drug zones
New criminal penalties for drug and prostitution-related crimes within some of Seattle's busiest areas are on the way. In an 8 to 1 decision, the Seattle City…
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Initiative 2066: Why opponents say you should vote 'No'
This election season we’re bringing you conversations on all of the statewide initiatives on this November’s ballot -- and this year, many of those initiatives…
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What can we learn from one man's experience with SODA?
The Seattle City Council is preparing to take a final vote today on a pair of new laws that city attorney Ann Davison and some city council members say could…
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Human created noise hinders resident orcas' ability to hunt
As humans have built skyscrapers, factories and highways around the Puget Sound, our environment has become much noisier, and not just terrestrially…
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How one complaint is changing accessibility at Washington state parks
Washington state parks need to be more accessible to people with disabilities. That’s the conclusion from a U.S. Department of Justice investigation – which…
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The number of striking workers skyrocketed in 2023, what does that mean for Boeing machinists?
33,000 Boeing factory workers walked off the job Friday, demanding higher wages and for the company to restore pensions. Most are based here in the Pacific…
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Hear It Again: Author Elise Hu on her new book and K-Beauty critique, 'Flawless'
K-beauty is not a niche market. Built around dewy skin with no visible pores, big eyes, a thin body, it’s the “ideal” for pop stars, celebrities, and regular…
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Celebrating "El Grito" through the Music of Mexico
Today is Mexican Independence Day, and we’ve got a bit of a musical treat to take us out. Yesterday, Orquesta Northwest put on a concert at Town Hall Seattle…
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Why it's so hard to find an in-network therapist
If you’ve ever tried to find a therapist who takes your insurance and failed -- you're not alone. Many in-network providers are bailing on insurance companies…
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Breaking down the Seattle Public Schools closure options
For months, parents, students, and faculty at Seattle schools have been nervously awaiting news about potential elementary closures throughout the district…