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Thursday Evening Headlines Jan 17, 2025

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Monsanto to pay $100 million over classroom chemicals, juvenile crime on the rise in King County, and Seattle's original Burgermaster to close. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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What to expect from our new Governor Jan 16, 2025

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Ferguson took the oath of office Wednesday and immediately tried to set himself apart from his predecessor. At a press conference afterwards, members of the GOP seemed hopeful, despite Democratic control of the legislature.

Still, Ferguson has a big job and an even bigger budget deficit.

Seattle Times reporter Jim Brunner helps us sort through some of the challenges facing the new administration.

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Wednesday Evening Headlines Jan 16, 2025

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Gov. Ferguson signs three executive orders, drug trafficking ring busted in Seattle's CID, and WA's Supreme Court to decide fate of high capacity magazine ban. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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WA trans community prepares for new administration Jan 15, 2025

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Washington is a state that supports and protects transgender rights.

But campaign promises from the incoming Trump administration are causing concern for the community.

Access to gender-affirming care and legal protections could be restricted.

We’ll hear from KUOW health reporter Eilis O’Neill about how the local trans community is preparing for potential new policy.

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LGBTQ+ resources

Alphabet Alliance

Gender Justice League

Ingersoll Gender Center

Washington State LGBTQ Commission

Lambert House

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Tuesday Evening Headlines Jan 15, 2025

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Governor Inslee gives his final speech in office, Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, and a beloved Central District restaurant makes a comeback. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Local jails in WA could finally get state oversight Jan 14, 2025

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In Washington state, prisons are overseen by state officials, and are required to follow a set of standards. But city and county jails are not. A new proposal by state lawmakers would change that. We talk with Seattle Times investigative reporter Sydney Brownstone about how several deaths in Washington jails helped lead to this push for change.

You can watch Governor Jay Inslee's final State of the State address here.

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Monday Evening Headlines Jan 14, 2025

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L.A. shelter pets arrive in Seattle, WA lawmakers talk rent stabilization, and the Community Police Commission seeks to regroup from internal turmoil. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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The job market is rough for white collar workers Jan 13, 2025

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The final 2024 report from the US Department of Labor was strong.

Hundreds of thousands of jobs were added.

The unemployment rate fell from 4.2 percent to 4.1 percent.

Still some workers are really having a hard time finding something new.

Business Insider’s Aki Ito reports that there's a recession among white collar workers right now. She explains what's going on.

Watch the start of the Washington State Legislature's upcoming session on their new website or on tvw.

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Friday Evening Headlines Jan 11, 2025

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Transit officials, riders, and employees honor Shawn Yim, fare enforcement returns to buses, and Eddie Bauer merges with JC Penny. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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Researchers rush to learn more about bird flu's impact on wildlife Jan 10, 2025

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In the last months of the year, 20 big cats died in an outbreak of bird flu in Washington State.

KUOW’s Casey Martin and John Ryan report on how researchers in the state are racing to learn more before the next outbreak hits.

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