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Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”

One of the closest races in Washington state elections this year is between two Democrats on the Eastside… 

Despite their party alignment, they disagree on a key issue facing the state.

Following a “no” vote on Washington’s millionaires tax in March, incumbent state house Representative Amy Walen (WALL-in) found she was facing a challenge from her own party, from Redmond city council member Jessica Forsythe.

A measly 17 votes separated the two candidates in the primary. 

Meanwhile, the race has attracted hundreds of thousands of dollars of independent expenditures in support of both campaigns.

They’re vying to represent the 48th Legislative District, one of the wealthiest districts in the state which includes parts of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and all of Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.

Walen and Forsythe answered questions about their candidacy as part of a debate moderated by Soundside’s David Kroman.

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DOJ is sending election monitors to King County, drought conditions are affecting salmon runs in WA, and we look into safety concerns at WA's pulp mills.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones.

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Sound Transit says it needs $10 billion to get the Light Rail to Ballard.

King County is no longer sending out “I Voted” stickers with your ballot.

And some of Seattle’s best athletes gathered for a marathon with a burger-filled twist.

Author Geraldine DeRuiter and Stranger Editor Nathalie Graham are here to break down the week.

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Investigators probe Bend school shooter’s connection to violent extremist groups, Seattle voters will decide whether to pay more for expanded bus service, and 250,000 WA residents could become uninsured in 2027.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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There are 3 big, somewhat confusing statewide ballot initiatives in Washington right now.

Two of the initiatives are repeals. And one would create a new law governing girls sports.

We’ll break them all down with KUOW’s Sarah Mizes-Tan.

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15-year-old Bite of Seattle shooting suspect released to his family, Mayor Wilson unveils new homelessness strategy, and Seattle restricts overnight RV parking.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones.

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Being incarcerated can be lonely. And in prison, mental isolation can be dangerous.

In Washington prisons, there are lots of educational and social programs to help keep people busy and physically active. 

At Monroe Correctional Facility, a unique songwriting program helps people record their own music, with the help of Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and lead singer of the Black Tones.

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Gov. Ferguson warns of rising daycare costs if millionaires tax is repealed, UW wants more input before changing student code-of-conduct rules, and people leaving King County jail need ‘a lifeline.’ Now, Medicaid will pay for one.

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The Seattle City Council is diving into the details of Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed $9.1 billion budget for 2027. The proposal attempts to remedy a $175 million deficit in the general fund. There’s a lot to talk about before the full council votes on November 20th. We break it down with Publicola co-founder and editor Erica C. Barnett who's been covering the discourse.

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A Port Townsend paper mill broke the law, the family of the teenager who died at Gas Works Park last year is again suing the city of Seattle, and a look at Senator Patty Murray's efforts to strengthen the country's public health system.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Scammers are always looking for new ways to take advantage of people. Artificial intelligence is making their job easier. KUOW reporter Katie Campbell learned this first hand when she discovered scammers have been impersonating her. She joins us to talk about what happened, and how to protect yourself against getting scammed.

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A new Seattle edition of Monopoly is coming out next year. And right now, the company designing the game is asking locals what to include on the board. If you were to design your own custom, Seattle edition of the game Monopoly, what would you put on it? Maybe Pike Place Market needs to be represented, the Space Needle is obvious. What about Dick's Drive-in? 

KUOW’s Dyer Oxley brought in local comedians Phil Burton and Ellen Acuario to find out their essentials for a Seattle version. 

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Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”

Two candidates are running to represent Seattle’s northern neighborhoods - from Greenwood to Bitter Lake, and Crown Hill to Lake City.

The outcome of this race has big implications for the political balance of City Hall…

And could prove to be the tipping point in continued debates over tax revenue, CCTV cameras, Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, and the ever-looming issue of the city’s budget deficit.

Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.

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The latest from Bend as the city reckons with this week's school shooting, the city's social housing developer is announcing its first construction project, and Seattle basketball fans are in for even more uncertainty.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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This week…

Small businesses continue to struggle in Seattle.

Check your mailbox, ballots were sent out around King County this week.

And you can now buy your dog a toy version of Ballard's favorite raccoon.

KUOW’s Brandi Fullwood and Phyllis Fletcher are here to break down the week.

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Inflation in Seattle is rising fast, Fall City teen accused of murdering parents, siblings will be tried as adult, and despite efforts, Northwest cruise ships collide with whales, climate.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Election Day is just around the corner. This year, the majority of positions on the Washington State Supreme Court are up for grabs. The races are drawing attention because the justices could eventually decide the fate of the so called Millionaires Tax. Amy Radil covers courts and government for KUOW, and she’s here to break down the ballot.

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A former UW student is suing the university she was attending when raped, Oregon moved to halt data center development until next summer, and we return to KUOW's Community Voices Network to hear their thoughts on increased immigration enforcement.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Are Washington foster caretakers required to support a child’s LGBTQ+ identity?

That’s the question at the heart of a lawsuit in Washington state, that could impact thousands of foster children.

We’ll hear more from KUOW’s Eilis O’Neill.

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Gov. Ferguson orders salary survey after ferry sickout, two million invasive green crabs captured over the past year in WA, and we celebrate "larch madness" in the Cascades.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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In a year full of movie theater closures and layoffs in the Seattle area, there have also been success stories.

The Egyptian and the Varsity Theaters are both under new ownership and reopening.

And the former Arc Lodge in Columbia City opened for year-round programming as the Tasveer Film Center early this year.

We’ll talk about the Tasveer Film Festival with Tasveer executive director Rita Meher.

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King County is undercounting its unhoused Indigenous residents, flu cases are surging among kids, and Kirkland releases the Kraken with new plan for iceplex. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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They say Seattle can’t dress…. and they are WRONG. We got style! And fall is the perfect time to show it.

On today’s episode we’ll talk with two people who are passionate about how Seattleites express themselves through clothes. 

Anna Banana owns and runs the Capitol Hill vintage and vintage-inspired store, Pretty Parlor, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Brenda Wangari is a content creator - and every month, she documents people’s fits at the First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square. 

Anna and Brenda share some easy tips for exploring your own personal style  - and finding the joy in getting dressed. 

• Pretty Parlor
• Brenda Wangari on Instagram and TikTok
• First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square

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Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s “Soundside.”

The fate of the high earners income tax, sometimes called the “Millionaire’s Tax," is in the hands of Washington voters. 

This year, Democrats in Olympia passed a nearly 10 percent tax on every dollar of household income over $1 million. 

Almost immediately after the legislature passed it, the tax was challenged, both in court and with an initiative on this November’s ballot. 

As the legal battle continues, Soundside brought in two experts to debate Initiative 645.

Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.

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Senator Patty Murray is trying to end the practice of using AI tools to screen some Medicare requests, Seattle courts are taking a new approach to misdemeanor charges, and some politicians want to lower the income threshold of the so-called millionaire's tax.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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This week...

Washington ferry riders were left at the dock. 

Walmart is fine tuning a plan to bring drone deliveries to the Seattle area.

And a new lawsuit claims some “sugar free” Starbucks drinks actually have more sugar than your favorite candy.

Factal Editor Joe Veyera and Weekly Seattle Host Rachel Horgan are here to break down the week.

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The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from the H-1B Visa program, two Seattle high schools are implementing weapons detectors at their campuses, and Costco customers may be getting a piece of a large settlement due to misleading marketing emails.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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In the West Seattle Greenbelt, the Duwamish Tribe and its community partners are thinking deeply about how to care for newly acquired land that was once declared toxic by the EPA.

We'll learn more about this local land back effort turned urban sanctuary in a minute.

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Polling is out on the Washington state initiative that would prohibit students who are trans from girl's school sports, another orca was spotted carrying a dead calf on her nose, and a new sales tax increase is coming to King County.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Fall colors are a visual treat before entering the depths of winter. 

We take a stroll through Kubota Garden with local arborist Allen Taylor who talks about what's going on with trees when they're popping with fall color.

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FBI charges WA resident with helping a school shooter in Canada, polling shows ban on trans girls in girls' sports could pass, and SCOTUS declines Snohomish firefighters' religious discrimination lawsuit

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Two years ago, the city of Seattle signed a $2 million contract with Talk Space to provide free virtual therapy to young people. The city projected that as many as 4,400 young people would use it. But a few years into the contract, it’s only reached a fraction of that. Seattle Times reporter Jayati Ramakrishnan and Rebecca Plevin with Proof News teamed up to tell this story.

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Washington State Ferries is experiencing crew shortages and significant stoppages, the Snohomish River is closed to fishing this month, and the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network recently laid off over half its staff.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Washington state does not have a system for parole.

That doesn’t leave many options for someone serving a long sentence to earn an early release. 

An important one is a form of clemency called commutation. Since Governor Bob Ferguson took office, he has denied every request for it so far.

We’ll get into what that means with InvestigateWest reporter Moe Clark.

Read Moe's reporting here.

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This spooky season, we’re digging up new things for you to be afraid of.

KUOW's Katie Campbell talked to our colleague and fellow horror nerd Felipe Barajas and author Mathilda Zeller to get recommendations to kick off the season.

Mentioned in this episode:

• There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm
• King Sorrow by Joe Hill
• A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
• It Looks Like You in the Dark by Mathilda Zeller

Honorable mention:

• Angel Down by Daniel Kraus

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Today, we’re helping you prep for next month’s election with KUOW’s Soundside.

This November, Sen. Jamie Pedersen will defend his seat in Seattle's 43rd Legislative District against a challenger who believes he's not progressive enough. 

Hannah Sabio-Howell, a labor activist and former legislative aide, is running to unseat Pedersen, who has represented the district for nearly two decades. 

The two sat down for separate interviews with Soundside to share why they think they're the best fit for the progressive district. 

Soundside is made by Libby Denkmann, David Kroman, Sarah Leibovitz, Hans Anderson, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healy, Jed Kim, and Maleeha Syed.

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Gov. Ferguson touts proposal to ban phones in schools, Seattle U drops diversity question from admission application, and WA immigrants continue traditional Barbacoa. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Vaughan Jones.

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This week…

Light Rail arrived in Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood.

State-of-the-art trains are rolling on the Amtrak's Cascade Route. 

And Seattle pizza joints collabed with other popular chains to bring us some specialty pizzas.

UW Marketing Professor Jeff Shulman and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week.

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Federal judge in Seattle reinstates fired U.S. Attorney, thousands of WA residents expected to lose Medicaid, and slow down Bellevue -- new speed cameras are watching.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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The Seattle City Council recently voted to restrict algorithmic pricing from large grocery stores.

If you’re confused about what that means, you are not alone! 

Grace Gedye from Consumer Reports is here to break it down.

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North Seattle gets a new light rail station, King County prosecutors aim to crack down on copper theft, and Kurt Cobain's former Olympia apartment is on Airbnb.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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The midterm elections are just weeks away, and one of the country’s biggest political fights sits in southwest Washington.

The state's third congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez. She’s up for re-election against Republican John Braun in a key race for control of the US House.

Seattle Times D.C. Correspondent Anumita Kaur will tell us about this hotly-contested seat.

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4.2 earthquake is felt throughout the region, SPD's interim chief wants to staff up enforcement on gun violence, and PSE is asking regulators for a major increase in utility rates. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

The interview in today's episode was produced by John O'Brien.

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On the first day of school, district officials in Seattle quietly rolled out a new policy. Elementary school students will now get 30 minutes of recess. For some kids, that’s less time than what they’ve had in the past, and some parents aren’t happy about it. Noel Gasca covers education for KUOW and talked with us about the new policy.

Information about tonight's community engagement meeting with Superintendent Ben Shuldiner can be found here.

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Christopher Leahy will continue mental health treatment rather than going to trial, Seattle minimum wage is going up, and Rick Rizzs said his final "Goodbye baseball" to the Mariners.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Flu and Covid are showing up early this year, so maybe get your vaccines now.

Dr. Helen Chu is here with an update as we head into respiratory illness season this year.

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Some days, the best way to get through a news cycle is to just laugh at it.

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! host Peter Sagal has been laughing it up with us for decades. His one-man show is coming to Bellingham on Oct. 10, so Peter talked to KUOW's Katie Campbell about everything he's learned from his years on the show — and to play a little Seattle version of his own game.

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Students are back in class, as schools try to make things work with fewer staff. KNKX’s Anna Marie Yanny reports that school districts are dealing with budget pressures that could get even worse.

Ridgefield is one of the fastest-growing cities in Washington. Part of the attraction is its peaceful waterfront. But now, that area is slated for development, and some residents are pushing back on what that could mean for the character of the city and its wildlife. Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Elena Neale-Sacks reports.

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Man accused of killing UW student had a history of psychosis, some legacy forests won't be protected after all, and crews from the U.S. and Canada work together to untangle a humpback whale.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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