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Thursday Evening Headlines Dec 12, 2025

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Historic flooding in Western Washington, the first day of the CHOP trial wraps up, and FIFA launches the third phase of ticket sales.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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What SPD's new contract says about police accountability Dec 11, 2025

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This week, the Seattle city council approved 2 new police contracts.

They're now the first since the end of the department's federal oversight earlier this year.

KUOW’s Amy Radil is here with a look at what's changed.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Dec 11, 2025

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Gov. Ferguson declares state of emergency over flooding, WA's last remaining coal power plant will switch to natural gas, and Tacoma votes to weaken eviction protections.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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UW vaccine expert on what to know about Hep B Dec 10, 2025

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The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention are rolling back a decades-old standard for childhood vaccination.

An advisory committee is recommending that vaccines for Hepatitis B no longer be given to every child.

UW Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Helen Chu will tell us why and what could change.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Dec 10, 2025

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Western Washington prepares for major flooding, Seattle City Council approves new police contract, and a civil trial begins for the teenager murdered in the CHOP protest zone.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Artists bought a Seattle building for $20. Now they'll transform it Dec 09, 2025

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A non-profit arts organization is celebrating the best Seattle real estate deal in years. Common Area Maintenance purchased an abandoned Belltown building – the El Rey for 20 bucks. The plan is to transform the building into a gallery and event space, and provide affordable housing for artists. We talk about the project with CAM's executive director Timothy Firth.

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Monday Evening Headlines Dec 09, 2025

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The atmospheric river in Western WA is here to stay, World Cup preparations and planning continue, and MOHAI has a new exhibit about motorcycle history.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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This local baker is coaching Team USA to rise at the World Cup of Baking Dec 08, 2025

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The holidays are hectic in the world of baking.

Local shops like Bakery Nouveau countdown the weeks until Christmas with nervous anticipation.

And this year is extra wild.

Bakery Nouveau’s co-owner William Leaman is also coaching Team USA in an international baking competition.

We’ll learn more about that in a minute.

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Weekend Listen: A “meat draw” in a small Washington town, rural hospitals are closing their obstetrics units, and how applications are changing at the University of Washington Dec 06, 2025

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…

The small town of Mineral, Washington doesn’t have a lot of residents, or a lot of jobs - but they’re still taking care of each other.

Six rural hospitals in Oregon and Washington have closed their obstetrics units since 2020, including one in northern Oregon earlier this year.

And some colleges, including the University of Washington, have eliminated questions that reference diversity from their admissions applications in response to statements from the federal government.

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Friday Evening Headlines Dec 06, 2025

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WA recommends Hep-B vaccine for newborns despite CDC panel guidance, Seattle Police launch DUI emphasis patrols, and coyote sightings are on the rise in Seattle.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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