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Friday Evening Headlines Jun 21, 2024

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Judge presses pause on WA's parents bill of rights law, SPD fires cop who made racist remarks, and Benaroya Hall celebrates 25 years. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Lex Vaughn Jun 21, 2024

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This week…

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun got grilled by a Senate Subcommittee, and we found out more about how the company has been operating lately.

Students at at least one middle school will have to leave their phones in a secure pouch to prevent scrolling during school hours.

And beloved Seattle institution Scarecrow Video needs some help to keep the doors open.

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh and Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Jun 21, 2024

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Jury hears closing arguments in murder trial of former Auburn cop, local couple loses case before SCOTUS, and Seattle will get a new semi-pro baseball league. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Heading into a summer Covid surge Jun 20, 2024

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If you’re heading out of town, you might want to pack a mask.

Covid cases are climbing in King County and contributing to a summer surge.

Dr. Helen Chu from UW Medicine is here to talk about what’s going on with the virus and the best ways to stay healthy.

Seattle Parks Summer Aquatic Hours: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/21/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2024-summer-aquatics-hours/

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Jun 19, 2024

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Boeing CEO grilled by Congress, BNSF Railway to pay millions for trespassing on tribal land, and Scarecrow Video says it's in financial danger. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Over 65 in Seattle and still in the workforce Jun 18, 2024

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Here in the Seattle area, nearly one quarter of people over the age of 65 are still in the workforce.

That’s higher than the national average.

We’ll dig into why, with Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell.

Read Paige’s story here: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/in-pricey-seattle-many-older-adults-eligible-for-retirement-keep-working/

Molt Blitz info: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/

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Monday Evening Headlines Jun 18, 2024

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Auburn officer on trial for murder won't testify, evictions spike in WA, and RFK Jr. files petition to get on WA's November ballot. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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What makes you a mosquito magnet Jun 17, 2024

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If you get bitten a lot by mosquitoes, it might be personal.

UW researcher Jeff Riffle studies mosquitoes and why they bite some people over others.

He talks about his research and how it’s aimed at reducing the diseases mosquitoes spread.

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Friday Evening Headlines Jun 15, 2024

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SCOTUS ruling won't alter WA law banning bump stocks, Harrell announces millions for youth mental health, and advocates hope Seattle's transpo levy will prevent traffic deaths. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Zaki Hamid Jun 14, 2024

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This week…

Turns out The King County Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice ignored civil rights complaints for almost two years.

The Downtown Seattle Association wants to put 30 advertising kiosks across downtown.

And Mariners fans are taking advantage of some unique promotions, including free tickets in exchange for a buzzcut.

The South Seattle Emerald’s Marcus Harrison Green and KUOW’s Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

NAAM Juneteenth Programming: https://www.naamnw.org/juneteenth

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