This Seattle playwright's latest show is about his terminal illness. But don't worry, it's funny. A Seattle playwright is exploring his experience of living with, and dying from, a terminal illness in his latest production. Maleeha Syed
This nation has the fastest rising rate of cancer cases -- and deaths -- in the world According to a new report, cancer rates are skyrocketing in this tiny country. What's causing this to happen? And what steps can be taken to turn the tide? Ari Daniel
Wednesday Evening Headlines Waymo starts testing in Seattle, healthcare continues to be at the center of the federal shutdown, and Tacoma approves a camping ban. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
What to know about Seattle's sales tax increase, plus the latest city hall news We get news on a potential deal between the city and the Seattle police union, a slightly better city budget projection and how the city might spend the revenue from the sales tax increase Gabrielle Healy
The many joys (and a few potential dangers) of foraging in the PNW The author of Edible Plants of the Northwest talks about the joys (and dangers) of foraging Hans Anderson
Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight. Joe Hernandez
How an Oregon writer finds fulfillment in picking up litter Three years ago, Mark Remy decided he was fed up with the litter in his city. So, he started to do something about it and learned even small acts of service can have a real impact. Jeanette Woods
Last WWII ship in operation toured the Ohio River recently Military experts credit Landing Ship, Tanks with helping win World War Two.
Confused by the U.S. economy? You're not alone How are changing tariffs, the AI boom, immigration policies and uncertainty in employment and the stock market impacting the economy? Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of The Economist, explains. Terry Gross
Greetings from an Indian Railways coach, with spectacular views from Mumbai to Goa Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Diaa Hadid