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After the Capitol insurrection, Sen. Patty Murray says For the People Act is 'critical for our democracy'
‘…we have a faction in our country who is willing to use brute force to take over people's voices. We cannot allow that to happen.’
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If 140,000 more people get vaccinated, Washington state could reopen early
‘It's not over until it truly is over, and we are really concerned that folks are going to think that we're at 70%, and therefore you don't have to worry about anything.’
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This new five-day smoke forecast could help protect Washingtonians' health
How accurate is a smoke forecast five days out? 'I was afraid you would ask.'
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First essential, then 'devalued': Gig workers don't want to return to ebb and flow of wages
Wages ebb and flow in the gig economy, where workers pick up odd jobs on apps like Doordash and TaskRabbit. Sometimes, the money’s good. But with gig work, there’s no minimum wage. This summer, the Seattle City Council will work on ways to remedy that.
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Hawaiian lei are back in abundance in Seattle
The prized Hawaiian tradition may be a unique economic indicator in Seattle, as businesses welcome more customers and inventory back to their stores.
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What King County’s first Regional Homelessness Authority wants to do differently
Marc Dones is the leader of the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority. They want to give people with lived experience a say in the region's plan.
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A proud selection of arts events, perfect for a rainy weekend
‘It's really gay. It's perfect for a pride event. I think everyone should go see it.’
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KUOW asks Seattle: What’s one thing you’d do differently to address structural racism?
KUOW is asking Seattle voters the same questions it is asking candidates for mayor in the 2021 primary election. This week, we asked about structural racism. Read their responses below.
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KUOW journalist pens memoir on love, loss, and resilience
"I lost him when he died, I lost him when I buried his memory so deep it was hard to recall him, and I found him again."
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Washington among top states for food insecurity for military families
The economy is gradually rebounding as Covid restrictions loosen. But many families continue to struggle with not having enough to eat. That’s especially true for military families.
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Is the 'Shot of a Lifetime' lottery nudging people to get vaccinated? Maybe
'State health officials say they're seeing some initial signs of that.' But, '…the website is awful.'
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After weekend shooting, grief and uncertainty at a Tacoma homeless camp
The Port of Tacoma – plans to clear a major homeless camp on Thursday, June 10. An outreach team gave residents there notice a couple weeks ago. It offered shelter, but as KUOW found word hasn’t reached all the residents there yet.