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Tuesday Evening Headlines Nov 20, 2024

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Powerful storm to bring high winds to Seattle and snow to the passes, Seattle City Council votes against a capital gains tax, and we meet some Trump voters in King County. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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WA is getting whooped by whooping cough Nov 19, 2024

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Whooping cough is making a major comeback in Washington state. At this time last year, there were 54 cases of pertussis. Right now, the statewide case count is more than 1,300. The bacterial disease is most dangerous to babies, and many who get it require hospitalization. We talk with UW Medicine's Dr. Helen Chu about why whooping cough is surging in Washington.

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Monday Evening Headlines Nov 19, 2024

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An E. coli outbreak is spreading across Washington; How Washington's next Attorney General is thinking about the job; and trouble is brewing for Woodinville wine-tasting rooms.

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

View more information about the carrot recall due to E. coli contamination on the CDC website.

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Seattle’s top public safety issue? Transportation Nov 18, 2024

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Mayor Bruce Harrell said on Friday that public safety is his administration’s “highest priority.” In city hall, that’s included a lot of talk about policing and crime. But according to a study of Seattle residents, the biggest public safety issue in people’s lives is actually traffic safety.

Jacqueline Helfgott – Seattle University Professor and Director of the school’s Crime & Justice Research Center – breaks down the results of the Seattle Public Safety Survey and the various ways safety shows up in our lives.

The 2024 Seattle Public Safety Survey is accepting responses through November 30.

Weigh in on the DNR Outdoor Access and Responsible Recreation Strategic Plan through November 22.

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Friday Evening Headlines Nov 16, 2024

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Mayor Harrell announces new public safety measures, UW President's home and car vandalized, and will Lake Washington Boulevard go car-free? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Casual Friday with Rich Smith and Zaki Hamid Nov 15, 2024

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This week…

The Seattle City Council tossed around its own baby capital gains tax, similar to the one at the state level.

And we’re coming up on a big anniversary for an important Seattle landmark - the big hole across the street from City Hall.

Local journalist and author Rich Smith and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Nov 15, 2024

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Suspect charged in Seattle stabbings, Roosevelt HS under investigation for football recruiting, and Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims is leaving for the Yankees. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Is this the end of the line for SLU streetcar? Nov 14, 2024

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Who is riding the South Lake Union Streetcar? Turns out, not very many people. KUOW reporter Casey Martin will explain why and if the city council will stop the train all together.

Visit get.ridwell.com/yardsign to find out when the company will be in a particular neighborhood to schedule a free pickup.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Nov 14, 2024

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King County Exec Dow Constantine won't seek reelection, FBI offers $25K reward for ballot box attacks, and chess master Bob Ferguson strategizes for his rematch with Trump. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Big tech sees an upside in Trump 2.0 Nov 13, 2024

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Some tech titans like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are taking a distinctly positive tone toward President Elect Donald Trump. What could another Trump term mean for big tech – a major driver of Seattle’s economy? KUOW’s labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg is here to talk about it. She's co-host of KUOW's podcast Booming.

Find information about Thursday's SPS closure meeting, here.

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