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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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New city legislation takes aim at street racing
In a move aimed at curbing street racing, the Seattle City Council recently approved stricter penalties for people who participate in, or are spectators of…
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The Race for Governor: Semi Bird
There are 28 candidates running for Governor in the August 6th Primary. So, if you’re a Washington voter and feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. On…
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The Race for Governor: Bob Ferguson
All this week we're talking to the top polling candidates running for governor in Washington state. Voters, when you finally crack that August 6th primary…
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The Race for Governor: Mark Mullet
For the first time in 12 years, there is no incumbent running for Governor in the state. And since Gov. Jay Inslee decided he would not seek a fourth term in…
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Is Kamala Harris a lock for the Democratic nomination?
Vice President Kamala Harris is quickly gaining momentum as a potential successor for President Joe Biden in November. But there’s still one major event that…
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As Harris steps forward, WA congresswoman says racist and sexist tropes won't hold her back
The political landscape is shifting rapidly this week. Just days after President Biden announced he would not seek re-election, the Democratic party is getting…
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The Race for Governor: Dave Reichert
For the first time in 12 years, the Governor’s race in Washington is wide open, with no incumbent running. Three-term Governor Jay Inslee is stepping aside…
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Polls are everywhere. But which ones can you trust?
Public opinion polling. It’s never been more consequential for the direction of our democracy – or more scrutinized. For weeks, journalists, pundits and…
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Can Kamala Harris engage American voters this November?
On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would not be running for re-election, and would instead endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. A lot of the news…
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As President Biden leaves the race, WA State party chairs weigh in
Vice President Kamala Harris is headed to visit campaign staff in Wilmington, Delaware this afternoon. This of course, comes as she works to consolidate…
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How are Washington Republicans showing up at the RNC in Milwaukee?
Last night in Milwaukee, Ohio senator J.D. Vance accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States and took his place as former…
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The Race for District 3: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Washington’s 3rd Congressional District covers the southwest corner of the state, from Long Beach to Mount Adams, and from Yelm down to Vancouver. It’s also…
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Hear it Again: Exploring Seward Park with naturalist Ed Dominguez
To round out today's show, we're going to meet someone who spends nearly all of his time proudly showing off our little corner of the Pacific Northwest. As the…
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King County launches 100 day effort to confront gun violence
King County is in the midst of a coordinated effort to confront gun violence. Late last week, the county announced a 100-day initiative to combat shootings in…
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Anonymous letter says police watchdogs ignored complaints against former police chief
A few months ago, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was demoted following numerous HR complaints – and legal filings – during his time at the helm of the SPD…
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WA state suspends intake for convicted juveniles
Where do you put juvenile offenders when correctional facilities won’t take them? That’s the question many county judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement…
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Should Joe go - or no? Congressman Adam Smith weighs in
Last night - President Biden sat down with NBC’s Lester Holt, and answered a question on everyone’s mind: will the attempted assassination of former President…
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The Race for District 3: Joe Kent
Washington’s 3rd Congressional District covers the southwest corner of the state, from Long Beach to Mount Adams, and from Yelm down to Vancouver. It’s also…
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How do we lower the political temperature in a divided nation?
The FBI is still searching for a motive in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Republican and…
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This week in politics: Who could be Washington's next Attorney General, and who's still ridin' for Biden?
Voters statewide have big choices coming their way: They’re getting their ballots for the August primary starting next week, and there are a lot of candidates…
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The race for WA Attorney General: Nick Brown
Washington voters this year are contemplating a wide-open race to replace the state’s Attorney General. The Attorney General manages the state's largest public…
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Reading recomendations to get you through the summer
I can’t stop listening to the news, it’s stressing me out to the max, you say? I’m literally listening to the news right now, and may be developing an…
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The race for WA Attorney General: Manka Dhingra
Washington voters this year are contemplating a wide-open race to replace the state’s Attorney General. The Attorney General manages the state's largest public…
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Concerts begin at Remlinger Farms, but community concerns linger
Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Washington, is a 350-acre working farm. It’s celebrated for its family-friendly attractions, including amusement parks, petting…
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We ask a dermatologist your burning questions about sunscreen
Like a lot of Washingtonians right now, we're doing our best to stay cool. Sometimes going outside is unavoidable, and in that case, it means doing everything…
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The race for WA Attorney General: Pete Serrano
Washington voters this year are contemplating a wide-open race to replace the state’s Attorney General. The Attorney General manages the state's largest public…
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A ban on proposed bans? Initiative attempts to halt WA's effort to move away from natural gas
Oh, voter. You are going to be asked to watch so many races in the coming months. There is, of course, the presidential race, which is sucking the air out of…
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As city mulls $1.5 billion transportation levy, SDOT works through "Move Seattle" projects
Perhaps you’ve noticed a lot of construction on Seattle streets this year: new bike lanes along MLK, fresh pavement and bus shelters on Madison Street, and…
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"From Here/From There" follows the first undocumented attorney to appear before the Supreme Court
DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a policy President Obama enacted by executive order in 2012. It’s had a rocky legal journey, but when it…
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Producer picks: An architectural tour of Seattle
Soundside is revisiting a few of our favorite stories this holiday week, and today, we’re taking an architectural tour of Seattle. First stop, the backstory…
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Producer picks: tracing family lineage and searching for hermits
The Soundside team is on a break this week for the 4th of July holiday, so we’re revisiting some of our favorite segments of the year. First up, when Seattle…
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Producer picks: An Oscar nominee and Coast Salish Punk share the power of Indigenous stories
The Soundside team is taking some time off this 4th of July week; some of us are on vacation, and others are working on upcoming shows. We’re going to revisit…
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The Belltown Hellcat finds himself in hot water
For months, one creature of the night has been drawing the fascination and exasperation of city leaders, police officers, and residents of one of Seattle’s…
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Is it cool to be a Democrat? We hear from WA delegates
When it comes to Presidential elections, Washington state's electoral votes are about as blue as you can get. But there are still big stakes here when it comes…
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Seattle delays decision on which schools will close
For weeks, Seattle Public Schools families have been waiting for news about school closures. In May, the district announced plans to close 20 elementary…
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'COPS' returns to Spokane County
After a four year hiatus, the reality television show “Cops” is returning to Spokane County. If you had a TV anytime in the last few decades, you know the…
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After 8 month search, Seattle Art Museum names new director and CEO
After an 8 month search, the Seattle Art Museum has a new director and CEO: Scott Stulen comes to Seattle from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he led the Philbrook…
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UW will continue disinformation research as Stanford program falters
An influential research team with a focus on fighting false and misleading election information online has reportedly collapsed under pressure from…
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A partial pause on the Parents' Bill of Rights
A King County Superior Court Judge has hit the pause button on a few elements of the Parents Bill of Rights, also known as I-2081. The Friday order comes in…
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Boeing's CEO got grilled by Congress, and this could just be the start
Families of people who died on Boeing jets are renewing their calls for criminal prosecution of the company after Boeing’s CEO appeared before Congress this…
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After 25 years, the Makah will be allowed to hunt whales once again
For the first time in 25 years, the Makah Tribe of Neah Bay will once again be allowed to hunt the Eastern Pacific Gray Whale. The tribe, which is located in…
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Should schools ban cell phones?
School is out for the summer, and when students of two Seattle schools return in the fall, there will be some changes. Cell phones will be banned at Robert…
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Layoffs at Everett's Daily Herald leads to a Strike
Employees of Everett’s Daily Herald are on strike today. They’re protesting the management decisions that led to a dozen staffers being laid off from the…
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BNSF ordered to pay almost $400 million for trespassing on Swinomish land
$395 million -- that is one judge’s estimate of how much the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community should receive in a trespassing case. The judgment is not only a…
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What's more important for WA school students: proximity, or diversity?
To make room for the new Sageview High School, Pasco school board members needed to make a decision: which students would go to the shiny new school, and which…
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The 1999 'Battle of Seattle,' as told by those who lived it
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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Why didn't OceanGate CEO heed warnings before Titan sub implosion?
The U.S. Coast guard says it is still investigating the cause of a catastrophic implosion that destroyed the Titan submersible on a dive in the North Atlantic…
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WWAMI brings Idaho students to UW School of Medicine, will they go back home?
Since the Supreme Court struck down the right to an abortion in 2022, Idaho has enacted some of the strictest abortion laws in the country. For Idaho medical…
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Eviction cases are spiking. How tenants and housing providers are dealing with the backlog
It’s been a tumultuous few years for rental laws in Washington state. When the pandemic caused widespread job and income losses, state, county, and city…
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Whistleblower says Microsoft was warned ahead of SolarWinds hack
Microsoft continues to face tough questions about its security protocols and commitment to safety after a whistleblower says he warned the company about a…
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Ethics and finance complaints point to division among Democrats
At a time when many voters are deciding which candidate to support in the August primary, voters are also witnessing very public conflicts between Democratic…
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Garfield High parent calls out school board - demands action for safer schools
Seattle Police say they have stepped up their presence today on the Garfield High School campus in the Central District. Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr told…
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Sound Transit lowers farebox recovery expecations
An estimated 45% of riders paid to get on the light rail in Seattle according to Sound Transit estimates from 2023. When you tap your Orca card at one of those…
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Netflix's new hit "How To Rob A Bank" chronicles Seattle in the 90's
It was Thanksgiving in 1996. Seattle newscasters are reporting that the “Hollywood” Bandit has locked himself in an old camper in a backyard in Ravenna after…
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B.C. container port could threaten regional shorebirds and the miraculous mud they flock to
Western sandpipers migrate thousands of miles each year, from their breeding grounds in the upper reaches of Alaska to the coasts California and South America…
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Mayor's Gun Violence Liaison highlights need for community led solutions
Community members greeted kids on their way into Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District, after Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and the organization 100…
SoundsideHow a glut of California almonds could mean fewer Northwest honeybees
Most of us are familiar with how our food grows. Fruit trees, crop plants -- they all put out blossoms. From there, honeybees spread pollen and collect nectar…
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Interim SPD Chief talks SPD culture, school safety, and whether to bring officers back to campuses
Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr has a big mandate: Hire more officers, and clean up a department culture that has led to half a dozen lawsuits from high…
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King County Regional Homelessness Authority votes in a new permanent CEO
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) has a new leader: the agency’s board announced this week that starting Aug. 1, Kelly Kinnison will head…
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... an Amazon delivery drone? FAA approval means more customers may get packages via drone
In 2013, Amazon founder and then CEO Jeff Bezos told 60 Minutes that his company would be delivering packages via DRONE within 5 years. It took a little bit…