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Thursday Evening Headlines Dec 06, 2024

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Cornish and Seattle U to merge, whooping cough cases keep rising, and Seattle Storm All-Star Jewell Loyd wants to be traded. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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As Dow bows out, who will take his place? Dec 05, 2024

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After 4 terms, King County Executive Dow Constantine is not running for reelection. With a 150 million dollar budget problem, a housing crisis, and criminal justice reform facing the county…..who would want the top spot anyway?

KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone interviewed the candidates eyeing the job. He’ll break it all down.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Dec 05, 2024

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Tammy Morales to resign from Seattle City Council, SAM workers go on strike, and a candidate emerges to challenge City Attorney Ann Davison. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

The transit project "Orca Wrapped" can be found here.

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How Jesse Jones made a career of busting scammers Dec 04, 2024

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Holiday shopping is not for the faint of heart. The crowds, the pressure... It’s a lot.

And it’s easy to overpay, or spend more than you have when you’re feeling stressed.

For nearly 20 years, Jesse Jones has delivered solid consumer advice and come to the rescue for people caught up in a scam.

Now that he’s leaving KIRO, he’s here to reflect on his TV career and offer tips on how to avoid bad deals.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Dec 04, 2024

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Gov. Inslee announces state hiring freeze, food banks struggle with inflation, and FOB Sushi Bar reopens two weeks after viral video. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Seattle's holiday arts lineup is sleigh-ing Dec 03, 2024

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December is here. Cue the holiday shows! Sure, the Nutcracker from Pacific Northwest Ballet is a classic, but here in Seattle we spike our traditions with holiday bonsai trees and drag shows. Chase Burns is here to help us sort through all the theater, film, and live music coming our way. He’s editor of The Ticket.

Chase's holiday recommendations:
A Christmas Carol at ACT Theater

Black Nativity at Intiman Theater

Linus and Juicy at The Cornish Playhouse

The Dina Martina Christmas Show at Act Theater

Jingle All the Gay at Neptune Theater

Female Trouble and It's a Wonderful Life at the Grand Illusion

Moulin Rouge at SIFF Cinema Uptown

Winter Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum

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Monday Evening Headlines Dec 03, 2024

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Another vegetable falls prey to an outbreak of foodborne illness, Washington's treasurer prepares for the Trump administration, and why are orcas wearing dead salmon as hats?

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Passing the jazz torch in Seattle, one jam session at a time Dec 02, 2024

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Seattle boasts a wealth of young jazz talent. High schools like Bothell, Garfield, and Roosevelt are regular finalists in national competitions. But the journey from a local school band to the big stage can be long and difficult. One local organization, the Seattle Jazz Fellowship is looking to change that. We get more from Soundside producer (and musician) Alec Cowan.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Nov 28, 2024

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Seattle travelers hit the roads, ferries, and airport, Redmond PD gets a federal waiver to operate drones, and why are Seattle sports tickets so expensive? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Casual Wednesday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Rachel Belle Nov 27, 2024

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This week: We’re coming up on Thanksgiving, so we brought in some local food experts to talk about the holiday essentials.

Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to serve up some good Thanksgiving vibes.

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