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Wednesday Evening Headlines Apr 25, 2024

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Starbucks and unionized workers resume contract talks, Boeing announces huge financial losses, and Sue Bird joins the Seattle Storm ownership group. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Seattle's World Cup planning has already started Apr 24, 2024

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It may be April 2024, but a lot of soccer lovers are looking ahead to the summer of 2026, when Seattle hosts six World Cup matches.

By the time the World Cup is done, almost a million people will have come to Seattle to see the beautiful game in person.

The city is already planning. It’s early, but here’s a lot of work to be done to ensure it goes smoothly.

Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to talk about it.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Apr 23, 2024

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Students walk out to protest war in Gaza, WA hospitals are still losing money, and it's about to get cheaper to buy an electric vehicle. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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'The e-book problem' hits Seattle Public Library Apr 23, 2024

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If you’re a library user, and you love e-books and e-audiobooks, you might notice some changes to your account. The Seattle Public Library is putting new restrictions on the number of digital books patrons can place on hold.

It’s happening because digital books are causing big budget problems here and around the country.

Seattle Now producer Clare McGrane explains why, and solutions local libraries are considering.

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Monday Evening Headlines Apr 22, 2024

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EPA to fund solar projects in WA, fired Google workers speak out, and a PNW homelessness case goes before SCOTUS. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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The SCOTUS case that could change the rules on homelessness Apr 22, 2024

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The Supreme Court is hearing a case this morning on homelessness. It could have a big impact on how cities in our region respond to the homelessness crisis. That’s particularly true for areas like Burien, which have banned public camping.

We’ll get the story from public radio reporter Jane Vaughan, who’s following every twist and turn.

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Friday Evening Headlines Apr 19, 2024

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Chaos erupts at state GOP convention, UW researchers make an autism discovery, and environmentalists urge federal officials to save a pair of NW species. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Casual Friday with Zaki Hamid and Clare McGrane Apr 19, 2024

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This week…

Some well-loved Seattle businesses are coming back from the dead as co-ops or collectives.

Residents of the town of Carnation came to Seattle to say they’re fed up with false alarms at the Seattle-run Tolt River Dam.

And you’ve heard of the Seattle Freeze… but are you Seattle Smug?

KUOW’s Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.

Earth Day Events: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/calendar/?

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Thursday Evening Headlines Apr 19, 2024

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Campaign to repeal WA's climate law facing official opposition, Mayor Harrell proposes law to demolish unsafe, vacant buildings, and the Seattle Storm unveil their new training facility. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Searching for Seattle’s 15 minute neighborhoods Apr 18, 2024

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City planners want Seattle to become a “15 minute city” – where you can walk to everything you need in your neighborhood.

Well now there’s a new interactive map that can tell you just how walkable your neighborhood is.

Paige Browning speaks with the map's creator, Nat Henry.

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