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Friday Evening Headlines Feb 08, 2025

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WA sues Trump over transgender youth executive order, UW's new president says school will uphold DEI values, and the debate over limiting rent increases is roaring back to life in Olympia. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Danielle Marie Holland Feb 07, 2025

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This week…

We got enough snow to make things messy for the first time this winter.

Hold onto your Subaru Seattle, it seems our signature vehicle has been overtaken by another household name - Is the Tesla the new car of Seattle?

And Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson’s campaign office left something extra in a memo this week, leading to a peek behind the political curtain.

Author and Blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Author Danielle Marie Holland are here to break down the week.

Watch the Washington State House Bill Hearings here.

Find details on the Sámi Film Festival here.

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Thursday Evening Headlines Feb 07, 2025

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A Seattle judge blocks President Trump's citizenship order, a Washington child dies from whooping cough, and Washington's Congressional delegation passes on an ugly duckling of a tradition. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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New rules mean a new chance for Duwamish recognition Feb 06, 2025

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The Duwamish Tribe has renewed hope for gaining federal recognition.

Duwamish people have lobbied the United States government for decades to be recognized and gain the benefits that come with it.

But it’s been a difficult argument to win.

Difficult until a recent rule change and judge’s ruling.

Here to give us details isDuwamish Tribal councilwoman Yvonne Griffin and Lynda Mapes, a Seattle Times reporter who has followed this effort.

Watch the psilocybin hearing live here.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Feb 06, 2025

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Seattle Children's cancels gender affirming surgery for 16-year-old, protesters rally against President Trump in Olympia, and big changes are head for Canlis. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Tariffs stir uncertainty for WA Feb 05, 2025

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Over the weekend, the Trump administration announced tariffs for three of the country’s top trade partners: Mexico, Canada and China.

While Mexico and Canada’s tariffs have been delayed 30 days, China’s is currently in place.

Some of Washington state’s biggest moneymakers, like Boeing, Amazon and the agricultural industry, rely heavily on trade with those countries.

We’ll talk to Seattle Times Business Reporter Paul Roberts about the impacts.

Hearings on state legislature housing bills can be found here.

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Feb 05, 2025

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Sen. Cantwell speaks out against RFK Jr. nomination, WA lawmakers could end a special exemption for Tesla, and we dive deep on Seattle's social housing measure. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Clergy would be required to report child abuse, under new bill Feb 04, 2025

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A proposed bill in the state legislature would make clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Currently, Washington is one of few states that doesn't require clergy members to do so. We talk with Democratic State Senator Noel Frame about why she's pushing for this change.

Find information for King County's cold weather shelters here. You can also call (206) 245-1026

Information about the David Lynch remembrance at The Beacon is here.

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Monday Evening Headlines Feb 04, 2025

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More snow will bring a winter weather advisory, Theo's Chocolate leaves the Seattle-area and Canadians react to the impending trade war. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Is it time to break up with your phone? Feb 03, 2025

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The seamless integration of news into our social media feeds used to be a feature.

Now, for some people it’s overwhelming.

David Levy, a Professor Emeritus in the Information School at the University of Washington, helps us understand why we're still glued to our phones.

And Patti Gorman, who's made it to 77 years of age without a cell phone, explains how she does it.

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