Fraser River chinook salmon are in big trouble. That's bad news for orcas Scientists recommend that Fraser River chinook salmon should be listed for protection as an endangered species. Kim Malcolm
Sexual harassment workgroup recommends new independent office to investigate misconduct Following eight months of meetings, a workgroup on the prevention of sexual harassment in the Washington state House is recommending the formation of an independent office where victims could report misconduct. Austin Jenkins
Washington Senate drops investigation into rape accusations against Joe Fain he Washington State Senate announced Tuesday that it will not go forward with its planned investigation of Senator Joe Fain (R-Auburn). Derek Wang
Gov. Jay Inslee moves toward presidential run with new PAC and comments about Iowa The Washington state governor told a donor he would travel to Iowa and Nevada, states that hold the earliest presidential primary and caucus contests. Austin Jenkins
When an immigrant dies in custody, how much does ICE tell the public? Kim Malcolm talks with Human Rights Watch senior researcher Grace Meng about the death of Mergensana Amar, a Russian national who died after a suicide attempt at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. Kim Malcolm
Lawyer seeks recall of Seattle City Council president Seattle attorney Lincoln Beauregard says his open records lawsuit has given him ammunition to seek and fund a recall campaign against Seattle City Council president Bruce Harrell. Amy Radil
Beto (but not that Beto!) challenges Kshama Sawant as Seattle council races heat up City council candidates say Seattle needs to regain public trust after a difficult year, and affordable housing is still the city's top challenge. Amy Radil
Why Washington foster kids are sleeping in hotels Kim Malcolm talks with foster care advocate Jen Kamel about why there's a significant foster parent shortage in Washington state. Kim Malcolm
Federal climate report predicts huge economic toll on Pacific Northwest Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW's environment reporter John Ryan about the economic toll of climate change in the Pacific Northwest. Kim Malcolm
After Indonesia crash, authorities are investigating Boeing's 737 Max Kim Malcolm talks with The Air Current editor-in-chief Jon Ostrower about why the Federal Aviation Administration is looking into potential design problems involving a flight control system on Boeing's 737 MAX. Kim Malcolm
