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Biden Administration Pushes Major Expansion For Offshore Wind Energy

Officials say expanding offshore wind will create tens of thousands of jobs and help reduce climate warming emissions. Multiple departments will coordinate to sell new leases and approve permits.
- Jeff Brady
Washington Dem’s budget: Vaccines, family tax credit, schools reopening

How should the state of Washington prioritize its spending over the next two years? Majority Democrats in the House and Senate have unveiled their spending blueprints.
- Angela King
Sen. Tammy Duckworth On New Memoir, 'Every Day Is A Gift'

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) about her new memoir.
Advocates Disappointed By Biden's Sidestep Of Gun Legislation Given His History

President Biden knows better than almost anyone how hard it is to get gun bills passed. But after being at the forefront on previous efforts, he seems to be pushing it down his agenda as president.
- Tamara Keith
Biden Says 'Nothing Has Changed' But Child Migrants Crossing Border At Higher Pace

As Biden stated, crossings often rise during the early months of the year as the weather improves. But the number of unaccompanied children arriving are considerably higher than in the recent years.
- Franco Ordoñez
What happened to defunding the police, this week

Bill Radke reviews the week's news with KUOW reporter and newscaster Paige Browning, Seattle City Council Insight founder Kevin Schofield, and Crosscut reporter David Kroman.
- Sarah Leibovitz
Pelosi Names D.C. National Guard Commander As New House Sergeant-At-Arms

The appointment of the first Black American sergeant-at-arms for the House comes as Congress works to overhaul its security procedures in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
- Barbara Sprunt
Gary Locke is probably not running for Seattle mayor. For starters, he lives in Bellevue

This week gave us some insight into where the Seattle mayor's race might be heading. In addition to two high profile candidates who joined the race last week - former Council President Bruce Harrell and former state lawmaker Jessyn Farrell - speculation grew about former Washington Gov. Gary Locke jumping into the mix.
- Katie Campbell
Updates On The Biden Administration's Response To Migrants At The Border

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Juan Gonzalez, who serves as special assistant to the president and National Security Council senior director for the Western Hemisphere, about the surge of migrants.
'Walk One Day In Our Shoes': Life Near Minimum Wage

A juicy prime rib. A glossy art book. A few days off work without worrying about bills. These are the unreachable desires of some of America's workers earning close to minimum wage.
- Alina Selyukh

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