Saturday Special: Seattle rolls back safety measures on Lake Washington Boulevard, Glacier Peak’s signature glaciers are melting, and Buddhism is growing in rural WA Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… The city of Seattle is backing away from planned safety measures on Lake Washington Boulevard after the Mayor’s office weighed in. The ice that gives Glacier Peak its name is disappearing. And a new Buddha Hall that can host hundreds underscores the growth of the religion in northeastern Washington. Patricia Murphy
Opinion: Robert Redford will always light up our screens The late Robert Redford will be remembered for his many movie roles. But he also leaves the artistic legacy of the Sundance Film Festival, which nurtured generations of independent filmmakers. Scott Simon
A look at 2 states that are becoming increasingly rare purple in politics Two swing states — Georgia and North Carolina — have Senate races that will be closely watched next year. What's the message of some of the leading candidates? It's all about President Trump. Stephen Fowler
5 lessons from a house that generates more energy than it uses With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California. Jeff Brady
Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information. Alana Wise
Social media is shattering America's understanding of Charlie Kirk's death There is a deep schism in how Americans understand the assassination that took place a little more than a week ago and that gap is being widened by social media. Geoff Brumfiel
Friday Evening Headlines Four Army soldiers die in helicopter crash near JBLM, Mayor Harrell proposes sales tax increase to boost public safety, and Hanford's radioactive waste treatment plant is nearly ready for action. Paige Browning
Ted Cruz claims without evidence that China is funding U.S. climate lawsuits Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has said China is funding climate lawsuits against American oil and gas companies to weaken the U.S. He hasn't provided evidence to support the claim. Michael Copley
Week in Review: freedom of speech, socialism, and the growth plan Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with PubliCola’s Erica Barnett, KUOW politics reporter Scott Greenstone, and former Attorney General Rob McKenna. Kevin Kniestedt
RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel backs away from plan to require an Rx for a COVID shot The group voted to require people who want a COVID shot to be briefed on harms and benefits, but in a close vote, the panel failed to pass a change that would have asked states to require people to get a prescription. Will Stone