Producer picks: bat houses, go games, and the value of parasites The Soundside team is taking some time off this Thanksgiving week. In the spirit of thankfulness, we're revisiting some of our favorite segments from over the last year, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside are making the picks. Libby Denkmann Hans Anderson
Week in Review: election, citations, and grizzlies Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with health journalist Joanne Silberner, Geekwire’s Mike Lewis, and Seattle Channel’s Brian Callanan. Bill Radke Kevin Kniestedt
National When disaster strikes, these good boys and girls are your rescue crew FEMA has 280 certified detection dogs trained to find people in disasters, and it has another 80 that look for human remains. And they are the goodest boys and girls. Erika Ryan Scott Detrow
All quiet on the Northwestern giant hornet front (so far) No giant hornets have turned up in Washington state so far this year, according to Washington agriculture officials. John Ryan
Coveted zoo poop makes Seattle gardens bloom. It's the most 'poopular' compost around Natalie Akane Newcomb
Are backyard breeders behind the dumping of labradoodle dogs in Bellingham-area woods? The rising demand for specialty dogs like doodles has prompted a boom in backyard breeders. And that is also the reason 21 so-called designer dogs were found abandoned in the woods. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
Northwest pond turtles to get federal protection as they near extinction Federal officials say pond turtles are nearing extinction from Washington state to Mexico. John Ryan
8 loving ways to honor a pet's memory: Write an obit, grow a garden, dedicate a day How do you deal with the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet? Our audience shares creative and inspiring ways to process grief — and celebrate the lives of our animal companions. Malaka Gharib
Hundreds of animals evacuated from massive fires burning near Spokane To help: send money to approved and vetted organizations, don’t drop off food, organizers say. Anna King
Seattle shelters are taking in cats from Maui. Here's how you can help Furry friends from Maui are looking for new homes in Seattle. Katie Campbell