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May 18th | 100 years of Seattle complaints: Seattle has been dying for a long time

Seattle is dying. Now. Then. Always. We take a look at how every generation gripes about losing their nostalgic 'Old Seattle.' Plus, a recap on Governor Inslee's signing ceremony, which includes some surprise -- and controversial -- vetoes. Lastly, the latest of our ongoing weekly conversations with candidates running for Seattle mayor.
Bill Radke
May 13th | The U.S. just began vaccine rollout for children aged 12-15. Here's what you need to know

We answer your questions about the COVID-19 vaccination and children -- is it safe? What trials have been done? Will children under 12 years of age eventually become eligible? Then, we dive into all things Amazon with Brad Stone. And lastly, we speak with Chris Vance about his vision for a possible replacement of the Republican party.
Bill Radke
May 12th | This Pacific Northwest center is helping injured and stranded marine life

Slow down--not every seal pup needs your help! Some seals are just plump, happy and resting. But how can you help the others? We hear from SR3, a new center that's striving to provide care for injured and sick marine life, about what you can do to help! Then, moving through the world both invisible and hypervisible is a difficult reality for Black women, including author Reagan Jackson. Also, what should happen when the Mayor's texts are deleted? And, The Oregon Trail gets a revamp, no more bow and arrows or other inaccurate depictions of Native Americans.
Bill Radke
May 11th | Why is Washington home to so many nuclear missile subs?

Eight of the nation’s 14 nuclear ballistic submarines are stationed at the U.S. Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Ross Reynolds talks with reporter Joshua Farley about the history of ballistic missiles in Washington and a revived, 40-year-old plan to build a peace pagoda near the naval base in . Plus, we hear about missing and “recreated” texts from Mayor Jenny Durkan in response to a KUOW records request last year and we continue our weekly conversations with Seattle mayoral candidates.
Ross Reynolds
May 10th | Music isn't what it used to be — but is that a bad thing?

Is it ethical to offer incentives as a way to convince people to take the coronavirus vaccine? The City of Seattle has set aside money for sinks on city streets, but they’re nowhere to be found, and music isn’t what it used to be.
Bill Radke
May 6th | Hope springs eternal for the endangered sunflower sea star

Researchers in the San Juan Islands have successfully matured a brood of captive sunflower sea stars, which became critically endangered after a 2013 plague killed 90 percent of the giant ocean creatures. Also, we discuss the need to combat racism and diversify outdoor recreation. Lastly, our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
Bill Radke
May 5th | What a decade’s worth of whale poop tells researchers about their health

Find out how whale feces is saving the endangered killer whale. Swedish Hospital launches a Black Birth Empowerment Initiative, and the Tulalip Tribes are relocating ‘nuisance’ beavers to help protect the ecosystem.
Bill Radke
May 4th | Governor Jay Inslee announces two-week pause on reopening plan

Bill Radke speaks with Northwest News Network regional correspondent Tom Banse about Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement today that all Washington counties will stay for two weeks in their current phase under the state’s Covid reopening plan. University of Idaho sociology professor Ryanne Pilgeram talks with Bill Radke about her new book on rural gentrification. And we continue our series introducing voters to candidates in the Seattle mayor's race two candidates vying to be Seattle’s next mayor as part of our series introducing voters to the candidates, their top priorities and why they’re running.
Bill Radke
May 3rd | Local hospital sees a rise in mental health crises in kids

When the pandemic hit, doctors at Seattle Children's Hospital saw more children coming in with mental health emergencies. Seattle Children's CEO Jeff Sperring tells Bill Radke that that's not going to end with the pandemic. Plus - author Michelle Zauner discuses her new book 'Crying in H Mart', and a dive into the new dinosaurs at Woodland Park Zoo.
Bill Radke
April 29th | A year later, what has the pandemic taught us about how to prepare for the next great emergency?

The beginning of the pandemic was chaotic. Remember the empty shelves, the desert of PPE, and the competition for essential resources from state to state? With another big emergency inevitable -- whether a wildfire, earthquake, or pandemic -- we look at what needs to happen to avoid chaos. Plus, how an urban farm is bringing biodiversity and homegrown community health to Beacon Hill. And, we take your calls for our weekly conversation with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
Bill Radke

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