Phyllis Fletcher
Editor
About
Phyllis Fletcher edits stories and shows at KUOW. Her previous work has reached audiences across the Northwest and around the world through NPR and its stations, American Public Media, The New York Times, Wondery, and Springer academic press. The Public Media Journalists Association named Phyllis its inaugural Editor of the Year, and the University of Washington inducted Phyllis into its Communication Department Hall of Fame.
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Alternate Routes Around I-5 Skagit River Bridge
WSDOT is asking drivers to allow ample time for travel through the I-5 Skagit River area. Both directions of I-5 are detoured in Skagit County.
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Seattle Times Writer "Shocked" That Dennis Rodman Answered Kenneth Bae Challenge
Thanh Tan says she was serious when she challenged former NBA star Dennis Rodman to get Kenneth Bae of Lynnwood, Wash. released from a 15-year hard labor
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Demonstrators Have Their Say On May Day
KUOW reporter Amy Radil began her day at Westlake Park.
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Corporations Are People Too In Identity Theft Law
The Supreme Court of Washington ruled Thursday that a corporation can be a victim of identity theft just like a person can under state law. The law makes
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Mayoral Candidates React To Seattle Police Chief Resignation
Seattle Chief of Police John Diaz announced his retirement today after 33 years with the department. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Police Chief
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Federal Prosecution Adds Stiff Penalty To Hate Crime Charge
It’s a story you may have heard before: A drunk guy gets in a cab. His driver has dark skin, a beard and a turban. The passenger calls the driver racial
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High Court To Seattle Police: “You Had To Be There” For Misdemeanor Arrest
If you’re not a police officer, imagine you are one. Picture yourself perched on the second floor of a building in Belltown. You see someone selling drugs.
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UPDATE: Starbucks Shareholders Want Ban On Political Contributions
Story last updated by Phyllis Fletcher on March 20, 2013 at 1:50 p.m. Starbucks holds its annual shareholders’ meeting Wednesday in Seattle. On the agenda:
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UPDATE: Police Commission Appointment Revives Questions About Harriet Walden
Story last updated by Phyllis Fletcher on March 18, 2013 at 4:35 p.m. A March 6 special hearing by the Seattle City Council was intended to launch the city
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Lesser-Known Washington Law Doubles Maternity Leave To 24 Weeks
A long-standing state law in Washington gives working mothers up to 24 weeks off when they have babies. If you didn’t know, you must not have read the