Opinion: Susan Stamberg, trailblazer and NPR Founding Mother, retires NPR Founding Mother Susan Stamberg is retiring. She became the first woman to anchor a nightly national news program in 1972, and helped loosen up the serious, stodgy sound of radio hosts. Scott Simon
Saturday Special: Fred Hutch Cancer Center celebrates 50 years, community colleges struggle with international enrollment and remembering veterans 80 years after the end of WWII Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center celebrated its 50th anniversary this week - the center has evolved from a scrappy lab doing what some considered risky science, into one of the top cancer centers in the world. International students have brought needed revenue to colleges in recent years, especially community colleges where local enrollment has fallen… But getting permission to study in the U-S has gotten harder under the Trump administration. And September 2nd marked 80 years since the end of World War II. Hear from veterans’ families, and a historian working to preserve personal memories of World War II. Patricia Murphy
Amid debate about U.S. history, Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal The Harlem Hellfighters, who became legends for their service during World War I, were honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal. Alana Wise
HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen A report that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has promised will come out this month will look at the causes of autism. Many worry it will have claims unsupported by science. Yuki Noguchi
Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands. Pien Huang
Where things stand with Trump's National Guard threats in Chicago and other cities Local officials and community members prepare for the possible arrival of National Guard troops under President Trump. Juliana Kim
The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare — and it has some risks In the past, the federal government has taken stakes in American companies during wars or economic crises. But now the government's motivation has more to do with the race for AI chips and technology. John Ruwitch
Judge blocks Trump administration's ending of protections for Venezuelans and Haitians A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections for more than 1 million people from Haiti and Venezuela who live in the United States. The Associated Press
Week in Review: vaccines, firefighters, and job losses Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with host, writer, and producer Angela Poe Russell, KUOW online editor/producer, co-host of Meet Me Here podcast Dyer Oxley, and founder and president of Gamoran Legal Consulting Saul Gamoran. Kevin Kniestedt
Friday Evening Headlines Seattle closes three parks due to safety concerns, Mayor Harrell proposes plan to boost food access, and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird will enter the Hall of Fame on Saturday. Paige Browning