Could a tsunami reach Columbia City? And other Disaster Night! questions A catastrophe-focused crowd turned out last night for KUOW’s Disaster Night! — a quiz show about natural disasters (and disaster movies), at the Royal... David Hyde
The 'death box' where Seattle earthquake researchers work When the next major earthquake roils our region, University of Washington’s civil engineers and seismic experts will not be safe. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
UW professors on how to 'detect and defuse' false news stories Bill Radke talks to University of Washington Professors Jevin West and Carl Bergstrom. Together they teach a course at UW titled, "Calling bullshit:... Bill Radke
Week in Review: Live from Bellevue! Washington sues the Trump Administration over its policy of separating migrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border, Seattle looks for a new strategy to... KUOW Staff
UW says it won't close psychiatric unit yet The University of Washington Medical Center says it will build a new facility to replace an aging inpatient psychiatric unit that’s slated for closure. Patricia Murphy
Marijuana may reduce opioids, but it's not the solution Two reports released this month showed a decline in opioid prescriptions in states that have legalized medical marijuana. One report looked at Medicaid... Casey Martin
In a deal worth millions, UW may drop Nike for adidas The University of Washington may end its 20-year relationship with Nike. The UW Athletic Department announced Tuesday it plans to sign a new uniform and... Paige Browning
'Epic Works' light up Seattle The cherry blossoms have emerged - and so has the artwork of Michael Spafford. The prolific painter has simultaneous shows in three galleries, and a... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
Closing psychiatric unit at UW would be 'devastating,' says nurse One of Seattle's psychiatric facilities is facing an uncertain future. The University of Washington Medical Center could shutter its psych unit, unless... Paige Browning
See the silver screen in the friendly skies "When this movie's over, the audience will be halfway across the country." This is not because they'll have fled the scene. Instead, it's an... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
