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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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What made Ada's Technical Books special, according to its co-owner
For 16 years, Ada’s Technical Books in Capitol Hill was THE place to find eclectic books, grab a coffee and co-work with other folks in the neighborhood…
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This program uses AI to screen Medicare requests. WA lawmakers and medical professionals are worried.
Washington is more than five months into a new pilot program that has been using AI to screen requested procedures for people enrolled in Medicare. It’s…
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What the Longview disaster tells us about why the paper mill industry is dangerous
We won’t have a full explanation for the implosion at a Longview paper processing mill for a while. The disaster left 11 people dead, and released…
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Front Page: a CCTV fight, a proposed tax hike, and we 'wave' goodbye to a Washington institution
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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Bill Gates keeps tight control of his public image. Epstein is threatening it.
Just like many other celebrities, Bill Gates has a stylist. His sweaters, button-downs and glasses are meant to portray someone calm and approachable, current…
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Ballard light rail is on 'life support' after Sound Transit board vote
The dream of light rail to Ballard just took a big hit. The Sound Transit Board voted last week on how to move forward with expanding the system and how to…
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Front Page: North Aurora shootings, white collar slowdown, and "Aviatrix"
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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Breaking down Seattle's 6 World Cup matches
The men’s FIFA World Cup starts next week! Seattle will host six games, including one featuring the U.S. team. Soundside has discussed the politics of…
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The 3 Spokane anti-ICE protesters found guilty of federal conspiracy charges. What does that mean for future protests?
This case was seen as a test case for harsher enforcement by the Trump administration against protestors, and now there’s a verdict. Three anti-ICE…
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Meet the mountain guide who broke a speed record on Mount Rainier
What do you think of when you see Mount Rainier? Some of us think, "Oh wow, I can see Mount Rainier. Must be really clear out today. Pretty." Some people…
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The latest on the deadly implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Plant
As many as 11 people are dead in Longview, Washington after a chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Plant earlier this week. Officials also…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup: Bark! Honk! Battle!
It’s the FINAL Thursday in May, meaning that we’re just mere MOMENTS away from the BEST WEEKEND OF YOUR LIFE, so far, this week. Soundside Producer…
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Ask a Doctor: Ketamine
It’s a drug you see doctors on “The Pitt” give patients in the ER for pain relief or sedation. It’s also what cast members on the…
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Inside the federal trial of 3 Spokane anti-ICE protesters
In Spokane, an ongoing federal trial is raising questions about the Trump administration’s legal strategy regarding political protesters. Three people…
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Teens & seniors swap tech skills and life skills
This whole thing started because Sedro-Woolley high school teacher Linsey Kitchens saw the people in her life struggle with the Internet. Specifically, she saw…
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After damning audit, KCRHA CEO Kelly Kinnison outlines agency response
The organization charged with managing the regional response to homelessness is facing an existential crisis. Some local elected leaders have called for the…
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Front Page gets techy: Meta layoffs, Starlink files to go public, and the Pope comes out as anti-AI
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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Ask a Doctor: What are ultra-processed foods (and should we avoid them)?!
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere. But we aren’t supposed to eat them. At least, that’s the current discourse around these foods, which can…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup: Books, Books, and MORE BOOKS!
What a week, right? But hey… We’ve got a long weekend ahead of us, and since Memorial Day is the unofficial start of Summer, it’s exciting…
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In her new book, Dr. Kemi Doll says Black women are facing a 'gynecological health crisis'
Black women face higher rates of uterine fibroids compared to white women. They’re less likely to get accurate diagnoses for endometriosis. And…
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Front Page: Murray vs Duffy, West Seattle anti-same sex marriage activist, opposition to "millionaire's tax"
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 Seattle Torrent's first season? It really was about the friends we made along the way.
Sports superfans may seem to have been born bleeding their teams’ colors, but really, they’re created. It happens around formative events: a…
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A Tacoma author grapples with Japanese American incarceration and her father's death
Tacoma author Tamiko Nimura's father died when she was just 10 years old. Among the things he left behind was an unpublished manuscript about his…
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A loophole that can allow problem teachers back in class
In April 2024, the Everett School District launched a third-party investigation into a teacher at Henry M. Jackson High School over allegations of an…
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As the World Cup arrives in Seattle, so do the contradictions
From high ticket prices to questions about how the games are used by authoritarian leaders to bolster nationalism, the World Cup coming to town raises…
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Front Page: Juniper Blessing, AI Data Centers, and AI Scams
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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A live Q&A with SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner
Ben Shuldiner just hit 100 days in his role as the superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.... and he’s had to tackle some pretty big issues in that…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup: Vikings, Saunterers, and the U-District Street Fair!
It might not be the prettiest weekend, but there ARE a lot of things to do! Go enjoy your weekend! LINKS: Seattle International Film Festival GeekCraft Expo…
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Hear It Again: What are your rights if Border Patrol wants to search your phone?
If you’re planning to head across the border to Canada for a weekend trip this summer, you've got to pack the essentials. Keys, wallet and of course your…
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Remembering the OG OMG: Operation Mother Goose
Spring is here which means a malignant force is around us, stalking our parks, beaches and grassy medians. I’m talking about the Canada Goose. You turn a…
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In ‘The Life We Leave,’ human composting and grief from an Auburn funeral home
In 2019, Washington became the first state in the country to legalize human composting as an alternative to burial and cremation. That same year, entrepreneur…
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Laurelhurst residents respond to Seattle Children's helicopter controversy
Yesterday, we spoke with KUOW reporter Anna Boyro Weyrauch about the social media maelstrom that has taken over Seattle. I am talking about the drama between…
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Are the Seattle Storm so back?
Well, yes, they're back on the court. Seattle's WNBA team played their first regular season game Friday night. But the team has changed a lot since last…
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Microsoft set ambitious climate goals. AI is making them hard to meet.
In 2021, Microsoft set an aggressive emissions goal: 100 percent of its electricity would come from renewable sources or be matched by zero-carbon energy…
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'My Cham Tongue' isn't your standard cookbook
A cookbook from a Seattle author takes readers into the food and history of the Cham, an ethnic group in Vietnam and Cambodia. Nurhaliza Mohamath is a writer…
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How online scrutiny is changing Seattle Children's and Laurelhurst's helipad policy
For decades, Seattle Children’s Hospital has been restricted from using its helipad except when transporting a child who is critically ill or facing a…
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Front Page: Helicopter battles, Light Rail Funding, and the Mystery of the WinCo store
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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Soundside's Weekend Warmup - SIFF, Mother's Day, and MaiFest Leavenworth!
You know, it really feels like THIS WEEKEND is the first REAL weekend of Spring... Let’s get out & enjoy it! LINKS: Seattle International Film Festival…
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"Achieve Optimal Cinelation" at SIFF 2026
The 52nd Annual Seattle International Film Festival begins this evening, bringing 11 days of movie magic back to the Pacific Northwest. Over 200 films from…
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When will new WA ferries set sail?
After visiting the shipyard in Florida where three new ferries will be built, WSF Executive Director Steve Nevey is feeling optimistic about a new boat coming…
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Rep. Jayapal on Iran, ICE funding and progressive Dems vs. establishment Dems
The House just wrapped a federal government shutdown fight, a deadline to authorize military action against Iran came and passed and further afield a state…
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Bassist Melissa Auf der Maur on joining Hole and why she stepped away from music
If you look on the cover of Hole's album "Celebrity Skin," you'll see her right away. Melissa Auf der Maur is standing to the left of Courtney Love. The 1998…
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Why Washington's credit outlook dropped to 'negative'
What happens when a state spends beyond its means? Moody’s and Fitch, two of the three major credit rating agencies, recently moved Washington’s…
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What Stacey Abrams thinks about a recent SCOTUS decision and the Voting Rights Act
The nation is still reckoning with a Supreme Court decision last week that critics say renders a key aspect of the Voting Rights Act useless. The court ruled…
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Hiking and camping could look different this year after budget cuts
This year, Washington cut more than $500,000 from the state’s Department of Natural Resources. These budget cuts are going to mean campground closures…
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Bringing R2-D2 from the screen to real life with Pacific Northwest Droid Builders
May the Fourth Be With you, because today is Star Wars Day! For nearly 50 years, the Star Wars franchise has captured the hearts of SO MANY sci-fi and fantasy…
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Rep. Michael Baumgartner on why he supports Trump's approach to the Iran war
Members of Congress from Washington state are almost unified in their condemnation of the Iran war, which passed the two-month mark this week. But the two…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup: Star Wars, Sequim, SEAF!
If you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the…
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Front Page: Tacoma ICE facility, AI tech layoffs, City Council on public drug use
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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Ask A Doc: What is perfect skin, anyway?
A plethora of social media influencers and affordable, high-quality products means the quest for so-called “perfect skin” seems more attainable…
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What does the future of Sound Transit light rail look like in the region?
Sound Transit is looking at potential cuts and readjustments to its ST3 plan. Voters approved the vision for the next phase of regional transit nearly a decade…
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Marijuana research may reach new heights as Trump Administration reclassifies medical cannabis
The Trump Administration is changing federal cannabis policy. On Thursday acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying medical marijuana…
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Front Page: KCRHA, gig worker pay, and high school accessibility aids
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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Is it worth it to host the World Cup? It depends.
In less than two months, Seattle will begin hosting matches for the 2026 World Cup. And, like in the 10 other U.S. host cities, there is a lot of excitement…
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Soundside's Weekend Warmup - Indie Bookstore Day, The Carnival of Cocktails, and the Seattle Torrent's final game of the season!
Hey, it's your weekly roundup of everything worth going out & doing this weekend! HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows LINKS: Seattle/King County…
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The PNW-India relationship, from Cosmic Crisp apples to tech
If you’ve walked through Westlake Park recently, perhaps you’ve noticed the new statue of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher and Hindu monk…
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Front Page: UW investigated, data center drama, and pickleball pushback
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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American healthcare workers consider careers north of the border
Canada needs healthcare workers, but there just aren't enough of them in the country. So they've amped up their efforts to recruit medical professionals from…
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One Medical, a new lawsuit and Amazon's ambitions for health care
A California doctor is suing primary care provider One Medical, claiming she was fired in part for retaliation for raising concerns about patient care. Amazon…
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A split view on surveillance in Seattle's South End
The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. The incident also amplified a split between people…