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Pipeline of short track speedskaters from Washington to Olympics grows longer

A roller skating rink in Federal Way, Washington, has a remarkable track record of minting future ice skating Olympians. The rink is probably best known for being the early training ground for Apolo Ohno, among others. The streak continues now for an eighth consecutive Winter Olympics with a new short track speedskater on Team USA named Corinne Stoddard. But meanwhile, the storied roller rink is for sale.

Seattle Now

Casual Friday: Our guilty music pleasures

Everyone was talking about their Spotify Wrapped top music of the year this week. But the real question is, when is it okay to start blasting the holiday tunes? Plus, sports (and some concerts) are getting so pricey in the city that people just aren't going. We dig through it all with The Stranger's Chase Burns and Jas Keimig.

KUOW Newsroom

Some Seattle teams are losing. What if you thought about it like Pooh Sticks?

The Seahawks and the Huskies lost over the weekend. The Seattle Kraken are in last place. KUOW’s Bill Radke asked an expert how local sports fans should process the futility.

How Broccoli Guy became the mascot the Mariners didn't know they needed

The Major League Baseball season is over for Seattle this year. But the Mariners say it's only the beginning for their young, rising stars. That includes one super-fan who made a name for himself by going to dozens of games with fistfuls of vegetables.

KUOW Newsroom

'The guy you look up to every day is gone.' The toll of Rolovich's departure, as told by one WSU alum

A WSU alum is reflecting on how the Rolovich saga has played out for him as a fan who was already struggling with what he sees as the highly problematic college football machine.

KUOW Newsroom

Seattle Kraken squeeze Nashville Predators for first NHL franchise win

Consider the Kraken released.

Seattle Now

Casual Friday: 'Spiderman is cool, too!'

Russell Wilson is missing a Seahawks game for the first time in his career. The Kraken hit the ice for the first time. And Halloween is just around the corner. Kraken costume, anyone?

Week In Review

City politics, vaccination status, and the Kraken prep for play, this week

Bill Radke discusses the week's news with PubliCola's Erica Barnett, the Kitsap Sun's Josh Farley, and KUOW's David Hyde.

KUOW Newsroom

As the WNBA playoffs begin, defending champs Seattle Storm seek their 5th title

Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Storm broadcaster Elise Woodward about the Storm's upcoming playoff run, and the team's chances of winning another championship.