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Monday Evening Headlines Oct 22, 2024

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We now know who the two missing Naval pilots who crashed last week were, Boeing striking machinists have a contract offer to consider, and the Tacoma Urban League gets a new CEO. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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The candidates for Seattle’s open council seat Oct 21, 2024

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Along with casting votes for president and a new governor, Seattle voters have a big choice to make in the city’s leadership. Current councilmember Tanya Woo and newcomer Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for the council’s open city-wide seat.

We get to know the candidates and their stances with help from Seattle Times reporter Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks.

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Friday Evening Headlines Oct 19, 2024

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Voting begins in WA, distracted driving is increasing, and will WA's long-term care program survive the election? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Casual Friday with Rich Smith and Sandeep Kaushik Oct 18, 2024

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This week…

An old frenemy of Seattle politics popped up on the national scene… Hello, Kshama Sawant.

It’s endorsement season, and we have two experts from both sides of the process to talk about it.

And if you thought YOU were seeing a lot of political ads, try asking your dog what they’ve seen lately.

Stranger News Editor Rich Smith and political strategist Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Oct 17, 2024

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GOP fundraising is lagging in WA, PNW power grid to get billions in federal dollars, and how will downtown Seattle avoid a "doom loop?" It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Spooky movie season with Scarecrow video Oct 17, 2024

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We’re in peak spooky movie season and Scarecrow video has some suggestions for everyone from the scary movie-averse to those who find horror films cozy.

This episode we head there with Scarecrow Video marketing coordinator Matt Lynch.

Scarecrow Video has a lot planned for this Saturday’s International Independent Video Store Day. Expect giveaways, sales, a YouTube livestream, and more. Get more info here: Video Store Day is Saturday, October 19th! | Scarecrow Video

More information about The Great Shakeout and how to drop, cover, and hold: The Great Washington ShakeOut - Get Ready!

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Oct 16, 2024

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Jill Stein rallies with Kshama Sawant in Seattle, search continues for pilots in Navy plane crash, and Reichert faces a tough path in the open race for Governor. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Bob Ferguson: Aggressive AG, future governor? Oct 16, 2024

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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is running for Governor.

You may know him as the guy who sued Donald Trump and got some people tuna and chicken settlement money.

Seattle Times Politics Reporter Jim Brunner is here to talk about how Ferguson has cranked up the heat on corporations, and how he’s using that experience as his pitch to be Washington’s next governor.

Seattle City Council Budget Hearings: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133

King County Council Budget Meetings: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/council/governance-leadership/county-council/budget-review

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Oct 16, 2024

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Striking Boeing machinists rally in Seattle, Pierce County jurors will get paid $100 per day, and what's the future of tipping in Seattle? It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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Seattle to close up to 5 schools, here's what happens next Oct 15, 2024

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The Seattle School Board has approved a plan to close up to 5 elementary schools next year. An earlier proposal would have closed 21 schools. We talk with KUOW education reporter Sami West about why the district changed course, and what comes next.

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