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Wednesday Evening Headlines Sep 03, 2025

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WA forms West Coast alliance to protect vaccine access, Seattle Police released from federal oversight, and Waymo's robotaxis are coming to Seattle.

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

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"Live at the Neptune" grant gives a Seattle band the rockstar treatment Sep 03, 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 - by hosting a Seattle band on stage at the 1,000-person venue for a live recorded show.

Grant winner RUB is here to talk about their music, and this opportunity.

Learn more about the Live at the Neptune grant here.

Learn more about RUB here.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Sep 02, 2025

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Seattle sues gun manufacturer Glock, Amazon to crack down on sharing Prime memberships, and leashed dogs are now allowed in passenger areas on ferries.

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

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Scathing audit of King County agency turns up lax oversight Sep 02, 2025

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A new audit is putting the spotlight on King County's Department of Community and Human Services, whose actions allowed potential fraud and numerous improper payments to contractors. The report by county auditors found a massive lack of oversight. KUOW’s Ann Dornfeld has been reporting on this story, and the fallout.

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The Best Bites and Slurps of the Summer Sep 01, 2025

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This Labor Day, Seattle Now is bringing you a bonus episode from KUOW's food podcast Seattle Eats.

On this episode, Tan Vinh reflects on the best bites and slurps of the summer with Rachel Belle.

While Labor Day may feel like the end of summer, it’s not over yet.

Tan and Rachel also have some places you should try before fall weather rolls in.

Read more of Tan’s reporting on what to try before summer ends: new Seattle restaurants to try before summer ends

And find everything Rachel Belle is cookin’ up and talking about here: https://www.hellorachelbelle.com/

Recommendations in this episode:

Brimmer and Heeltap
Pie School by Kate Lebo
La Marea
Radio Whiskey
Carnal

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Saturday Special: Medicaid cuts are making Washington families anxious, ChatGPT is creeping into a lot of local government work, and families say a final goodbye to WA’s Reptile Zoo Aug 30, 2025

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

Federal Medicaid cuts are causing anxiety for a Bellevue family whose son has a disability.

Local governments in Washington are using ChatGPT to do a lot. You can find it in social media posts, speeches, and even policy.

And Washington’s beloved reptile zoo is closing this October. Families are rushing to say a final goodbye or a first hello to the favorite cold bloodied friends.

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Friday Evening Headlines Aug 29, 2025

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An update on the firefighters arrested at the Bear Gulch fire yesterday, a forecast of the future of lightning in the region, and some suggestions for some local long weekend fun.

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

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Casual Friday with Joe Veyera and Phil Burton Aug 29, 2025

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Some city governments in Washington are outsourcing all kinds of things to generative AI.

Dogs are now free to roam around Washington state ferries, sort of.

And more speed cameras in school zones might make school drop-off and pick up a little less intense.

Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Comedian Phil Burton are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Aug 28, 2025

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Two firefighters arrested by Border Patrol in WA, Microsoft fires two employees involved in protests, and the Seahawks unveil a new alternate uniform.

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

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Why people are protesting Microsoft tech used by Israel Aug 28, 2025

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Big Tech companies are powerful, influential, and often hard to hold
accountable.

But No Azure for Apartheid is trying to get Microsoft to make changes
through protests.

Those protests have escalated recently.

There’s lots to talk about and Geekwire reporter and co-founder Todd Bishop is
here to discuss.

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