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Best of 2025: "Live at the Neptune" grant gives a Seattle band the rockstar treatment Nov 28, 2025

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The Neptune Theatre in the U-District is usually a place for touring musicians.

Now a new grant from local arts organizations is opening the door to local music - earlier this year they hosted a Seattle band on stage at the 1,000-person venue for a live recorded show.

Grant winner RUB talked to us about their music, and this opportunity.

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Teriyaki turkey: making the Thanksgiving staple uniquely Seattle Nov 27, 2025

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Turkey is central to a Thanksgiving meal, but it's also notoriously hard to cook without losing flavor and moisture. Sushi Kappo Tamura Chef Taichi Kitamura has hacked the Thanksgiving bird, in the most Seattle way. Meet the teriyaki turkey.

Hear the recipe's origin story and what to pair with it on this bonus episode of Seattle Eats.

You can also get the recipe here.

Recommendations for sides:

Steamy, hot rice
Kenji Lopez-Alt’s roasted potatoes
Green bean salad with sesame
Peach cobbler

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Casual Wednesday with Rachel Belle and Geraldine DeRuiter Nov 26, 2025

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This week…

It's almost Thanksgiving.

We're talking about why fewer people are choosing turkey this year

Which grocery store chain has the best pumpkin pie?

And what on earth is the "Bird Test?"

Author and Blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Cascade PBS host Rachel Belle are back to break down the holiday.

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Is coding dead? This professor doesn't think so Nov 25, 2025

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Today, we have an episode from our friends at Booming. In a recent episode, they reported how young people are choosing trade school over college out of fear of white-collar jobs drying up. Companies appearto be making big bets that AI can replace huge chunks of their workforces. It seems like “go to trade school” has become the new “learn to code.”

But Dan Grossman, professor and vice director of the UW's Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering -- says the outlook isn’t so bleak for students who still want a career in tech.

On today's episode: Are reports of AI driving a “white collar bloodbath” greatly exaggerated?

Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.

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Seattle lei makers provide a sense of home for local Hawaiians Nov 24, 2025

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Washington is home to a growing number of native Hawaiians.

And Polynesian culture and traditions are flourishing in the Pacific Northwest.

Lei makers are keeping busy in the area, weaving lei for celebrations and milestones. Jeannie Yandel talks with the Seattle Times' Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton about how things are going in the lei business.

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Weekend Listen: Seattle social workers treating atypical anorexia, southwest Washington’s shark superhighway, and Vancouver, WA’s blind high schoolers playing goalball Nov 22, 2025

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

When we think of someone suffering from anorexia, the image that usually comes to mind is someone who’s skinny, even skeletal… But actually, you can suffer from anorexia in any size body.

Southwest Washington’s Willapa Bay is known around the world for its oysters… But every summer the bay also turns into a shark superhighway.

You probably know most sports by name, even if you’re not a fan. But have you heard of goalball? That’s the sport of choice for some athletes at Washington State’s School for the Blind.

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Friday Evening Headlines Nov 22, 2025

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Community clinics brace for an influx of patients, international enrollment has declined at UW, and the Seattle Torrent take the ice for the first time.

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

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Casual Friday with Alex Hudson and Joe Veyera Nov 21, 2025

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This week…

Holiday travel is looming, but improvements are on the way at Sea-Tac Airport.

Seattle has issued nearly 650,000 parking tickets in the last two years, and the Seattle Times found out where you’re most likely to get fined.

And after three years, a “guerilla crosswalk” on Capitol Hill finally became legit.

Transit advocate Alex Hudson and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Nov 21, 2025

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Gov. Ferguson declares emergency over shut down oil pipeline, Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces transition team, and SIFF's executive director steps down.

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

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The health insurance marketplace can be overwhelming. K.C. has navigators to help Nov 20, 2025

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We’re about 3 weeks into health insurance open enrollment.

If you don’t get insurance through your employer, you’ll likely be looking to the Affordable Care Act’s Health Exchange.

This year, people seeking ACA plans are experiencing sticker shock and new federal rules around coverage.

We'll will talk with one of the King County employees helping people navigate these changes.

You can reach a King County health insurance navigator at: 1-800-756-5437 or chap@kingcounty.gov

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