Friday, February 03, 2012
'Don Quixote' At Pacific Northwest Ballet
If ballet has an "it" boy, it's probably Alexei Ratmansky. The New York Times recently called the Russian–born dancemaker one of the world's two best choreographers under 70. Friday night, Pacific Northwest Ballet presents the American premier of Alexei Ratmansky's "Don Quixote." KUOW's Marcie Sillman reports. More »
Friday, February 03, 2012
Applicant Says Seattle Utility Discount Program Offers No Relief This Winter
Seattle's Utility Discount Program offers eligible residents half off of both their City Light and Seattle Public Utility bills. They just have to meet the program's income guidelines. But the program has been plagued with high staff turnover and slow response times. Applicants say that means they can't get enrolled during the coldest time of year. KUOW's Amy Radil reports. More »
Friday, February 03, 2012
Planned Parenthood NW Responds To Komen Cuts
Officials with Planned Parenthood Northwest say the loss of funding from the Susan G. Komen Foundation will hurt vulnerable women. KUOW's Liz Jones reports. More »
Friday, February 03, 2012
Cap On Out-Of-Pocket Medical Expenses Clears Wash. Committee
Out–of–pocket medical expenses are crushing some Washington families — even though they have health insurance. A key legislative committee voted yesterday to place an overall cap on how much a family would have to pay each year. Our Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins explains. More »
Friday, February 03, 2012
Snohomish County To Offer Free Vaccines
Snohomish County saw a spike in whooping cough cases last year. Health officials say the disease has reached epidemic levels. Tomorrow, the Snohomish Health District is offering free vaccines in an effort to slow down the spread of the disease. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports. More »
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Seattle Schools Opening New Vocational Skills Center
If you have teenage kids, you may have gotten a robocall recently from Seattle Public Schools. The district is looking for students for its new vocational skills center that opens this fall. KUOW's Ann Dornfeld reports. More »
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Northwest Gets In On Super PAC Action
In the first election that so–called super PACs can collect unlimited money for presidential races, some big spenders from the Northwest are getting in on the action. New filings show there are a few large contributions, but also smaller amounts — and you might be surprised where those dollars went. Jessica Robinson has more. More »
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Gay Marriage Passes Wash. Senate After Civil Debate
Four Washington Republicans joined majority Democrats last night to approve a same–sex marriage bill in the state Senate. The historic vote represents a major step forward for gay rights supporters. Our Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins reports. More »
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Gay Couples Celebrate Wash. Senate Marriage Vote
The battle to allow gay marriage in Washington has cleared a major hurdle. The Washington state Senate voted Wednesday night to approve same–sex marriage. The vote was 28 to 21. Four Republicans voted with the majority. Our Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins was there for the historic debate. More »
Thursday, February 02, 2012
New To The US: Microsoft Uses Privacy As A Selling Tool
Yesterday, Microsoft placed ads in newspapers across the country touting its efforts to protect consumer's privacy. As KUOW's Sara Lerner reports, privacy as a competitive selling point is brand new, at least in the United States. More »
News from Washington, Oregon and Idaho:
- Wash. Lawmaker Pushes 'Evidence-Based' Treatments For Mentally Ill Youth
- Former Business Associates Allege Oregon State Senator Of Shady Dealings
- Bipartisan Duo Hopes To Spark Conversation About Tax Breaks
- Investors Sue Idaho Mining Company On Heels Of Accidents
- Cap On Out-Of-Pocket Medical Expenses Clears Wash. Committee
- Wash. Bills Would Implement Occupy Demands
- Congress Debates Child Farm Labor Rules
- Legislative Budget-Writers Target Middle Managers, Prison
- Cornilles Not Sure Yet Whether He'll Run For Congress A Third Time
- Tentative Labor Deal Averts Western Wash. Refinery Strikes
- Bonamici Claims Oregon Congressional Seat
- Western Wash. Oil Refineries Face Possible Strike
- Same-Sex Marriage Bill Personal For Chief Sponsor
- Taliban Experts Predict Many Setbacks Before Idaho Soldier Comes Home
- Christian Photographer Won't Compromise Faith If Gay Marriage Legalized
- Wash. Lawmakers To Vote Soon On Same-Sex Marriage
- Two Ratings Agencies Lower Wash. Credit Outlook
- Oregon Lawmakers Will Tackle Revenue Shortfall In February Session
- Boeing Makes Its Largest-Ever European Sale
- Wash. Lawmakers Consider Budgeting Education First
