Vacant stores will become homes more easily under new California laws Local government officials say the laws undermine their authority and cut their tax base, but it's a long-sought win for affordable housing advocates, who say such sites are ready-made for apartments.
McDonald's will have adult Happy Meals this October Each Cactus Plant Flea Market Box will come with a meal and a classic McDonald's character toy, with a twist.
Soundside What effect is 'remote work' having on the local video game industry? KUOW's Joshua McNichols joins Soundside to talk about the effect remote work is having on the Pacific Northwest video game industry.
Morning Edition Flight attendants picket airports — demanding that airlines fix chronic delays Thousands of Southwest Airlines and United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside airport terminals Tuesday — calling for smoother operations, better pay and safety on the job.
All Things Considered Florida's population has skyrocketed. That could make Hurricane Ian more destructive More people — and more buildings to house them, often in coastal areas — mean that a major hurricane could become more costly and destructive. That's raising concerns as Hurricane Ian approaches.
Why tackling climate change means a stronger economy — according to Janet Yellen Yellen says the Biden administration is emphasizing action on climate change to make a more resilient American economy. What does that look like for the future of infrastructure and spending?
Federal money is now headed to states for building up fast EV chargers on highways All fifty states, D.C. and Puerto Rico have received the go-ahead to start spending federal dollars on new chargers. The long-term plan is to spend $5 billion improving charging infrastructure.
KUOW Newsroom Riding the first train from Seattle to Canada since the pandemic started The Amtrak Cascades train route from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. resumed this week for the first time in more than two years. While the border has been open to cars and buses for months, Monday’s train trip was the first since the pandemic began.
The dollar is surging. This is who gets helped - and hurt - by its newfound strength The U.S. dollar is the strongest it has been in 20 years. As it strengthens, other currencies — like the pound — weaken. That's good news for U.S. consumers and importers but bad news for others.
Seattle Now Seattle’s the Coolest (Metro Housing Market) Seattle has the fastest-cooling housing market in the country, according to real estate company Redfin. And rising interest rates could mean even more of a downturn. Seattle Times reporter Heidi Groover will tell us more.
