Catch up on the local headlines of the day with the "KUOW Newsroom" podcast. One podcast feed, all the great local reporting you expect from KUOW and NPR. Headline summaries posted every weekday around 5 p.m. Special features and interviews posted throughout the day. We're trying out some new formats on this feed. Let us know what you think at newsroom@kuow.org.
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Seattle City Council delays decision to roll back gig worker minimum wage
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The Seattle City Council postponed a planned vote Tuesday over a controversial proposal to roll back a gig worker minimum wage that was put in place earlier this year.Af Ruby de Luna
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Why are women choosing the bear in the #manvsbear debate?
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Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka talks about the origins and impacts of a recent social media stormAf Kim Malcolm
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UW biochemistry professor makes list of top 100 global health leaders
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Professor David Baker used to say that protein design was on the ‘lunatic fringe’ of biochemistry. Now, he’s on the TIME100 Health list.Af Kim Malcolm
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Melinda French Gates and the unique qualities of women’s philanthropy
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Researcher expects French Gates 'will continue to focus on gender equity and women's empowerment.'Af Kim Malcolm
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Pro-Palestine protesters to disband UW encampment in Seattle after university makes concessions
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Agreement signals campus protest tents will be coming down soonAf Paige Browning
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Auburn cop's murder trial starts: Defense confirms he'll testify, 1 juror dismissed over undisclosed witness connection
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The long-awaited murder trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson got off to a rocky start Thursday.Af Amy Radil
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A power move: Northwest companies charge toward battery tech revolution
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Electricity demand in Washington state is about to grow dramatically, as we shift away from fossil fuels. That means we’re going to need better batteries – and a lot more of them. Companies in Washington State are racing to become leaders in this growing industry.Af Joshua McNichols
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What it’s like to bop around the country with POTUS? An NPR pool reporter filled us in
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‘It's hard not to think of how historic it is to be on a plane like Air Force One.’ – NPR’s Elena MooreAf Kim Malcolm
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In Burien, 'the soap opera continues' as quarrels grow over city's camping ban
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Each day in Burien seems to bring a new uproar between city officials and the King County Sheriff’s Office over the city’s camping ban. Meanwhile, people await an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on whether camping bans violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment when they don’t come with offers of available shelter…
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20 Seattle elementary schools could be closed due to budget crisis
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District officials have not said which schools will be on the chopping block — a list is expected to be released in June — but they say K-5 students would be better accommodated if the district downsized to 50 elementary schools, down from more than 70 schools.Af Sami West
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University of Washington won’t cut ties with Boeing, president says, despite protests
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‘She was very direct. She said, we will not end this relationship because, essentially, you couldn't replace all the support that the company has given the university over the years.’ -Mike ReicherAf Kim Malcolm
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AI should be used in class, not feared. That’s the message of these Seattle area teachers
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Earlier this year, Washington became the fifth state in the country to issue guidance on using AI in school. Some teachers had already started using artificial intelligence to improve their assignments, engage students, and save time.Af Sami West
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The 'Better FAFSA' was not, but the University of Washington says it's getting there
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‘In the long term, we think that families really are going to benefit from this.’Af Kim Malcolm
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Washington’s border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic
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‘Money Talks is one of the takeaways you could have from this. In the case of Canada now, when push comes to shove, a major province in the country depends on this industry as critical to their future growth.’ -Tom BanseAf Tom Banse
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What would a ban on non-compete clauses mean for tech companies in Washington state?
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If the proposed rule change goes into effect, it would change the way companies like Microsoft and Amazon do business.Af Kim Malcolm
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Counting down to ‘All Aboard!’ East Link: And it still has that new (light rail) car smell
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King County councilmember Claudia Balducci pushed for the long-awaited opening. She’s ready to celebrate Saturday’s launchAf Kim Malcolm
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Leave the imported shrimp, take the local bivalves: sustainable seafood choices
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UW professor Jessica Gephart shares insights into the global and local seafood tradeAf Kim Malcolm
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UW football player accused of raping two women pleads not guilty
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University of Washington running back Tylin Rogers pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to one count of rape in the second degree and one count of rape in third degree.Af Katie Campbell
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As internet privacy law advances, questions raised about Senator Cantwell’s powerful role
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Recent Washington Post reporting uncovered complaints that U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Washington Democrat, has been a roadblock to actually getting an internet privacy law on the books.Af Kim Malcolm
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Seattle police lieutenant condemns Chief Diaz, says he enables department ‘serial harasser’
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KUOW's Kim Malcolm talks to investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko about the allegations.Af Ashley Hiruko
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Only murders in the roost: What springtime means for Seattle-area crow 'slumber party'
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Before they return to their individual territories in early spring, many local crows can be found roosting together in the thousands in spots like the UW Bothell campus near State Route 522.Af Kim Malcolm
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These Seattle area brewers want to change beer's bro image
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Beer brewing has a reputation of being for bros with beards. But long ago, beer making was women’s work. Now, a growing number of Seattle area women are reclaiming that heritage.Af Ruby de Luna
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After visiting space herself, former NASA astronaut educates future STEM stars in Seattle
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According to NASA, just 280 people have visited the International Space Station. Dottie Metcalf-Lindenberger was one of them.Af Kim Malcolm
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With pennies on the dollar and surprise notices, this nonprofit clears Washingtonians' medical debt
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This nonprofit raises funding to pay off people’s medical debt — oftentimes without their prior knowledge. Now the group is partnering with a Seattle business owner to help some of the 400,000 Washingtonians who collectively owe roughly $4.2 billion worth of medical debt.Af Diana Opong
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Boeing's next CEO should relocate to Seattle, analyst says
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‘I think this is a case of the hole kept getting deeper for Boeing, and the board decided to stop digging.’ -Bill SaporitoAf Kim Malcolm
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10 years after Oso landslide, a new memorial is a gathering place for remembrance
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It’s been 10 years since a massive landslide near the small village of Oso in Snohomish County killed 43 people, wiped out an entire neighborhood, and buried State Route 530 in mud. It was the deadliest landslide in U.S. history.Af Kim Malcolm
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The quest to find and photograph a historic Seattle mansion that may soon face demolition
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Writer and amateur historian Jean Sherrard tells us about a Denny family mansion that may be on the chopping blockAf Rob Wood
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The high school drama program that helped launch Oscar hopeful Lily Gladstone sees its funding cut in half
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‘There are some kids that all you need to do is expose them to things and they do the rest. And I feel that way about Lily.’ -former teacher Stephen MerlinoAf Paige Browning
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New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers
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Golden eagle feathers are sacred in many cultures. The Yakama Nation aviary is now home to a 1-year old golden eagle. That’s a big deal because it’s hard to get those feathers legally from the federally protected birds.Af Courtney Flatt
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El Niño is 'on the wane.' What is in the forecast for Washington?
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Why older people and the immuno-compromised could need yet another Covid shot
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Four-plus years after the first outbreak, people who've been vaccinated or who had Covid are still being infected. Where are we now?Af Kim Malcolm
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Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con was an overwhelming joy for this budding fan
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KUOW's Dyer Oxley and Katie Campbell venture out of the office to attend the Emerald City Comic Con in Downtown Seattle. The ECCC continues through Sunday at the Seattle Convention Center. For Katie, a first-time Comic Con attendee and self-proclaimed nerd, the event was overwhelming, inclusive and joyful.…
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We've joined the podcast Seattle Now. Find us over there!
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Paige Browning talks with Seattle Now host Patricia Murphy about exciting changes for KUOW's flagship news podcast. This podcast has moved to a new feed! We've joined forces with KUOW's Seattle Now. Search for Seattle Now on your favorite podcast app and subscribe, or click the links below: Seattle Now on Spotify Seattle Now on Apple Podcasts…
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Eastside light rail to open April 27th, thousands get free health care at Seattle Center, and a Russell Wilson-backed charter school faces scrutiny. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. This podcast is moving to a new feed! Beginning Tuesday, Feb 20th, we're joining forces with KUOW's Seattle Now. …
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Bill to limit rent hikes moves forward, ballot measure to raise Renton's minimum wage is leading, and Bob Moore -- founder of Bob's Red Mill has died. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.Af Paige Browning
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Alaska Air flight attendants authorize a strike, fentanyl education could be required in WA schools, and Orcas Island's Rosario Resort will close for now. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.Af Paige Browning
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Viral teen car theft trend has some Seattle 'Kia Boys' facing adult consequences
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One teenager's charges for allegedly stealing cars using a simple trick popularized on TikTok technique raises questions about how to handle the flood of recent youth car theft cases - especially when they land in adult court.Af Ann Dornfeld
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How a Northwest tribe is escaping a rising ocean
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In a mossy stretch of forest on Washington state’s outer coast, streets and sidewalks have appeared in recent weeks.Af John Ryan
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A major UW sports record* is about to fall. Why the asterisk?
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The NCAA fought bringing women’s sports into the fold for a decade after the passage of Title IXAf Kim Malcolm
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SPD under scrutiny for treatment of female officers, Renton voters to decide whether to hike minimum wage, and WA lawmakers want new limits on open carry. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.Af Paige Browning
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In Tacoma, some volunteers chafe at 'toothless' police oversight role
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It’s a pivotal moment for policing in Tacoma, with the departure of three officers acquitted of criminal charges in the death of Manuel Ellis. Tacoma officials say they’ve negotiated a contract with the police union that gives the city important new powers when handling future misconduct allegations. But some community members say the new three-yea…
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Food, events, and the wider meaning of this Lunar New Year
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There are state and local efforts to make Lunar New Year a public holiday.Af Kim Malcolm
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Micro-apartments move forward in Olympia, gray wolves could lose their endangered tag, and Seattle Children's pays up over mold exposures. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.Af Ruby de Luna
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How to make dumplings: Easy folding techniques from a Seattle chef
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Chef Sara Upshaw says making dumplings, or "mandu" as they are called in Korea, is part of her family tradition.Af Ruby de Luna
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Too soon! Arts and culture reporter Mike Davis leaves KUOW for WBEZ in Chicago
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Mike shares arts picks and reflections before his move east.Af Kim Malcolm
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U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers won't seek re-election, bill would require clergy members to report child abuse, and car insurance costs to soar in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de LunaAf Ruby de Luna
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'Work hard to get ahead,' Seattle Boomers say. 'Extra work, extra pay,' Gen Z says
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"Kids these days." Do people still say that? We're looking at you, Boomers.Af Dyer Oxley
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Seattle child care center gave melatonin to babies, Amazon is laying off more workers, and there was a rare wildlife sighting in the Salish Sea. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.Af Paige Browning
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NTSB releases its Boeing findings, WA gun store will pay $3 million for violating high-capacity magazine ban, and it's not looking good for snowpack in WA. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.Af Paige Browning
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Seattle's World Cup schedule announced, homeless encampment closes down at Burien church, and WA musicians win big at the Grammy Awards. It’s our daily roundup of today’s top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.Af Paige Browning
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