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Tuesday Evening Headlines Jul 31, 2024

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Seattle alt weekly The Stranger is under new ownership, a selfie inspires researchers to confirm two new shark species in Puget Sound, and a Washington State Representative was recently ousted from the criminal justice nonprofit she helped found.
It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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Monday Evening Headlines Jul 30, 2024

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King County's first mental health crisis center to open, former Seattle mayor Charles Royer dies, and we talk with young voters about VP Harris. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

Check here to see if you're eligible for Washington's clean energy credit program.

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Friday Evening Headlines Jul 26, 2024

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Homegrown to close most of its sandwich shops, local tribes gets millions for salmon hatcheries, and KEXP's Kevin Cole signs off. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Zaki Hamid Jul 26, 2024

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This week…

People can’t stop yelling at Washington State Ferries employees because the ferry system is in rough shape.

Complaints of crowd crush at Capitol Hill Block Party overshadowed what was supposed to be a fun weekend.

And what’s the phrase? Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Here in Seattle, we can add a Mariners implosion to the list.

The Ms coughed up a playoff spot in record time.

Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Jul 25, 2024

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Crypto investors spend big in WA elections, SPL says you can return books again, and WA health officials say blood supplies are dangerously low. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Wolves have made a comeback, but will stay endangered in WA Jul 25, 2024

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Gray wolves in Washington will remain endangered. The state’s Fish & Wildlife Commission on Friday voted against downlisting wolves to either “threatened” or “sensitive.”

We talk with University of Washington ecologist Aaron Wirsing about what this means for their recovery, and why these apex predators are such an important species for Washington.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Jul 25, 2024

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WA's Army National Guard mobilized to fight wildfires, whooping cough is on the rise locally, and we'll meet the candidates running for Governor. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Artists want to live in Seattle. It's just hard right now Jul 24, 2024

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Artists are struggling to keep up with Seattle’s rising costs.

And many artists are contemplating leaving, despite their love for the city.

Seattle Times Arts Economy Reporter Margo Vansynghel is here to talk about what she learned from surveying and talking to the locals who help define Seattle and King County’s art scene.

Seattle Art Fair: https://seattleartfair.com/

Read the Seattle Times Artist Affordability Series here: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/seattles-high-cost-of-living-hits-artists-hard/

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Jul 24, 2024

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Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr says Seattle needs more cops, less than half of eligible WA families received a new tax credit, and Seattle Art Fair returns this week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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WA voters and politicians hit reset after Biden drops out Jul 23, 2024

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Voters and Democratic party leaders in Washington are recalibrating, following the announcement that President Joe Biden won’t run for a second term.

We’ll hear from some local voters, WA GOP chairman Jim Walsh, and a delegate heading to the DNC in Chicago in a few weeks.

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CDC update on dog entry to US.
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html

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