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Tuesday Evening Headlines Nov 13, 2024

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Seattle could get a capital gains tax, endangered orcas return to Penn Cove, and how did Marie Gluesenkamp Perez win reelection? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Seattle has a new (progressive) city councilmember Nov 12, 2024

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Seattle has elected a new member to the city council.

Alexis Mercedes Rinck is going to have to get right to work.

She’s replacing appointed council member Tanya Woo, and will be sworn in right after the vote is certified.

Here to talk about her potential impact on the council is Cascade PBS City Reporter Josh Cohen.

Select Budget Committee Remote Public Comment: https://www.seattle.gov/council/committees/public-comment

UW Election Roundtable: https://www.polisci.washington.edu/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D178314437

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Friday Evening Headlines Nov 09, 2024

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The natural gas initiative passes, Amarr Murphy-Paine's father urges witness to come forward in his son's shooting death, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez declares victory in WA's 3rd congressional district. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Casual Friday with Vivian McCall and Erica Barnett Nov 08, 2024

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This week…

Voters in the US chose a new president, who has a contentious relationship with Washington state and Seattle.

And our state is projected to reject three out of four Republican-funded initiatives… but access to natural gas may survive.

Stranger Queer Culture and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall and Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett are here to break down the week.

WA National Parks: https://www.nps.gov/state/wa/index.htm

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Thursday Evening Headlines Nov 08, 2024

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Bob Ferguson says he's prepared for another Trump term, whooping cough cases are on the rise, and salmon labeling study reveals something fishy. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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When the nation goes red, WA goes blue Nov 07, 2024

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Washington doesn’t usually generate attention during presidential elections, but this year, the state bucked the national rightward trend.

Guest Austin Jenkins of Pluribus News helps unpack what a second Trump presidency might mean for the evergreen state.

First Thursday Fun!

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Nov 07, 2024

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Inslee says WA will hold its policy ground vs Trump, Dems declare victory in statewide races, and Jeff Bezos congratulates Trump on his "political comeback." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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WA's early election results Nov 06, 2024

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More than 2.6 millionballots have been counted so far in Washington State, and some key races have already been called. We round up all the election night news and break down initial results with Seattle Now evening host Paige Browning.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Nov 06, 2024

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Seattleites vote in person on Election Day, Boeing machinists approve contract offer, and WA will decide whether to declare holly a noxious weed. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Find King County's in-person voting locations here.

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How to calm your nerves on Election Day Nov 05, 2024

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It's Election Day 2024. Feeling anxious? You're certainly not alone. We'll hear from Seattle Now listeners about how they're coping with election anxiety, and we'll talk with Seattle therapist Mags Aleks about how to handle existential stress.

Find King County's in-person voting locations here.

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