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Episodes
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A Trump-ey political fight in SW Washington
Moderate Republican voters are taking center stage in Washington’s third congressional district. Trump-backed Republican Joe Kent and Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez are both vying for those votes. The race is getting national attention because the outcome could sway which party holds control of the house of representatives. Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Troy Brynelson tells us how each candidate is making their case, and how voters are responding.
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Wallingford is "historic." What's next?
Wallingford is historic. That’s according to the state’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Now, the neighborhood is seeking federal recognition from the National Park Service. Many 20th century architecture buffs in the neighborhood are thrilled with the news. But some worry the designation might be used to slow housing growth in the area. KUOW’s Joshua McNichols has been following this and is here to tell us what comes next for Seattle’s newest historic district.
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Casual Friday LIVE with Tan Vinh and Geraldine DeRuiter
This week we're doing Casual Friday LIVE with two of our favorite food guests: Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh and food and travel writer and author Geraldine DeRuiter. They talk with Trish about how local restaurants are changing things up to cope with the huge labor shortage in the industry, and debate the pros and cons of classic Halloween candy.
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Ghost stories of the PNW
Fall may have taken its sweet time to show up this year, but that hasn’t stopped us from wanting all the things we love about fall: Chunky sweaters, a cozy mug full of soup and ghost stories.
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Merger could reshape Seattle groceries
You may see the QFC down the street join forces with your nearby Safeway. Parent companies Kroger and Albertsons want to merge and they both have stores all around the city. Seattle Times reporter Paul Roberts is here to talk about what the deal could mean for the grocery business in Seattle.
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WTF is happening to Seattle fall?
Seattle shattered weather records again over the weekend with a high of 88 on Sunday. But even if you enjoy the sun, it’s hard to have fun when the air is full of wildfire smoke and ash. There are now three major wildfires burning on the West side of the Cascades, and they'll likely be with us until the rain returns. The Seattle Weather Blog's Justin Shaw is here to help us wrap our heads around this dramatic combination of smoke and weather.
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Voting on how we vote
Next month, Seattle residents will not only get to vote in the midterms, but they’ll also get to vote on how they vote in future primary elections. Two alternative forms of voting are on the ballot for consideration, approval and ranked choice. Or we could just keep things the same. Seattle Times Reporter Sarah Grace Taylor is here to break down these options.
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Casual Friday with Naomi Ishisaka and Rich Smith
This week we learned Seattle lags way behind other cities when it comes to workers returning to the office. We're also getting rid of our state of emergency, and lo hey! How about those M’s.
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How to make Covid boosters cool again
An updated Covid-19 booster shot came out last month, but as of last week, only 1 in 10 people have gotten one. Maybe we’re all a little booster fatigued. Dr. Shireesha Dhanireddy is the director of the Infectious Diseases Clinic at Harborview, and the Clinical Lead at UW Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics program. She’s here to tell us why people have been slow to get their next booster, and what might happen if more people don’t get theirs soon.
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After incarceration, these voters have a voice
A new group of voters are eligible to participate in the upcoming midterms. Voting rights were restored to formerly incarcerated felons in Washington when new legislation went into effect early this year. Christopher Poulos from the Department of Corrections is here to talk about the new law and its impact on the community.
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Our homeless system has a worker problem
Our response to homelessness hinges on a network of people working all over the region, in shelters, supportive housing, and on the street. These jobs are tough and they don’t pay much. That’s causing a worker shortage in the industry. A new state program will hand two thousand dollar grants to workers as a stop-gap for the system, and a first step towards a long
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Not your grandma's weed
Cannabis is a very popular subject here in Washington. It’s been legal for recreational use for almost a decade now. But this isn’t your grandma’s weed. Cannabis has changed, and demand has risen for more potent products, with much higher THC percentages than what can be grown naturally. Seattle Times reporter Hannah Furfaro is here to talk us through the concerns researchers have about this high-potency cannabis, especially its effects on inexperienced users.