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Monday Evening Headlines Apr 07, 2025

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Boeing settles legal action for the families of plane crash victims, Washingtonians and legislators react to tariffs, and Sue Bird gets elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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

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Keeping a level head about money in an uncertain economy Apr 07, 2025

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The stock market is in the toilet and the economy is out of our hands.

But there are things you can do that will give you better control of your finances

Financial consultant and College Money Habits founder Obioha Okereke will give us some ideas.

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Friday Evening Headlines Apr 04, 2025

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WA files more lawsuits against the Trump Administration, Microsoft turns 50, and we look at the politically charged fight over parents' access to schools.

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

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Casual Friday with Naomi Tomky and Todd Bishop Apr 04, 2025

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This week…

Microsoft is turning 50! Get ready for those AARP mailers.

Seattle’s signature mist may be changing. Climate scientists say our rain is getting more intense.

And a Ballard baker is serving up sweet cake slices from a refrigerated cake ATM.

Seattle Met Food Editor Naomi Tomky and Geekwire Co-Founder Todd Bishop are here to break down the week.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Apr 03, 2025

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WA's AG sues local landlords for alleged price fixing, Sen. Cantwell sponsors bill to curb Presidential tariffs, and refugees are still coming to WA, but help is hard to find.

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

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How budget woes might affect your summer on public land Apr 03, 2025

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The Pacific Northwest is a jewel.

Camping and hiking can be magical.

But a lot of work goes into keeping trails safe and clear.

That work may not get done this year because conservation nonprofits say federal cuts are eating into their budget.

Oregon Public Broadcasting's Eric Neumann will bring us up to date.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Apr 03, 2025

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Boeing CEO admits mistakes before Congress, ICE officials arrest 37 people during workplace raid in Bellingham, and electric vehicle sales in WA are stuck in neutral.

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

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Seattle wants to be a major hub for AI Apr 02, 2025

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Like it or not, artificial intelligence is here, and Seattle wants in.

The full potential of AI is still being explored, but Seattle is angling to become a leader in the industry.

They’re trying to lure startups and talent with a fancy new AI incubator on the waterfront.

Geekwire Editor Taylor Soper will tell us more.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Apr 01, 2025

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Gov. Ferguson says he'll veto any budget that includes a wealth tax, WA joins lawsuit over federal cuts to public health, and two Muslim holidays are getting state recognition.

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

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A visit to SAM for "Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei" Apr 01, 2025

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If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Seattle Art Museum, you might not want to miss the latest exhibit. SAM has a major retrospective called “Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei.” SAM’s show is the largest exhibition of Ai Weiwei’s work ever shown in the U.S. We talk with Foong Ping, SAM's Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art.

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