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00:20:02

Teachers spoke out about a gravel yard near their...

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2024/02/05

Teachers at an elementary school in Snohomish County say a gravel yard next to their school is disrupting classes and is a health hazard to students. Mountain Loop Mine started using the lot last year and teachers at Fairmount Elementary, which is part of Mukilteo School District, said they’re now forced to leave the windows closed or use homemade air filtration systems in classroom. We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to

00:23:48

Four cases of rare fungus found in WA. Here's what...

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2024/02/05

Last month the first-ever local outbreak of Candida auris, a deadly fungus, was reported in Washington State. So far, four cases of infection from the fungus have been linked to Kindred Hospital in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. Cases of C. auris -- which was first identified in Japan in 2009 -- have risen throughout the United States since 2016.

00:12:40

WA dems make the case to keep signature environmental...

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2024/02/02

00:38:16

What will it take for Boeing to rebuild its reputation?

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2024/02/01

Boeing’s struggles feel a little more personal to Seattleites, and those struggles have been huge. So what does the company need to do to turn things around? And how should Boeing begin to rebuild a reputation for quality and safety, after its series of high-profile failures?

00:39:19

The future of Washington state's carbon auction may...

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2024/02/01

Washington state Republicans hope you'll think about high gas prices when you vote this fall. A GOP-backed initiative to repeal the Climate Commitment Act -- which charges companies for emitting carbon into the atmosphere -- is likely headed to your ballot. Republicans argue it’s a misguided policy that’s been too painful for average Washingtonians filling their tanks.Democrats in Olympia are now racing to smooth out rough edges on Governor Inslee's signature environmental law – like those pesky

00:18:25

State regulators denied access to privately run ICE...

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2024/02/01

Washington State legislators passed a law mandating inspections of the Northwest ICE Processing Center last year, but state regulators have been unable to access the facility.We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside

00:11:14

Is it 'lewd' to show your nipple or wear a jockstrap...

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2024/01/31

Over the weekend city and state enforcement teams inspected four Seattle gay bars. Three of those bars - The Cuff Complex, Neighbors, and The Seattle Eagle - were found to be in violation of “lewd conduct” laws. In a city where nude beaches and jockstrap kickball are acceptable, why is it lewd to work at a bar with your nipple showing?

00:28:50

Why this Seattle man and his dog have spent the last...

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2024/01/31

Two years ago, David Tagliani left on what was supposed to be a short aid trip to Ukraine. It was the first time his work has taken him to an active warzone. He's been there ever since.

00:08:46

Skate Like a Girl picks up the pieces after Seattle...

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2024/01/30

After a King County Metro bus ran into its indoor skatepark, the non-profit is looking at what's next. We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside

00:18:36

Advocates push for accountability one year after grad...

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2024/01/25

One year ago this week, 23-year old graduate student Jaahnvi Kandula was struck and killed by a speeding police cruiser in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. Over that year, members of the South Asian American community have been pushing for more accountability. We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside

00:18:46

How an Indigenous rights battle in WA changed tribal...

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2024/01/25

Fifty years ago, a landmark federal court case brought against Washington state reaffirmed the treaty rights of Native Americans to fish in traditional waters and shorelines. From culvert rehab to dam removal, 1974's "Boldt Decision" has expanded far beyond fishing to legally empower tribes' ability to protect natural resources.

00:09:43

To tax or not to tax? Tanya Woo, Seattle's newest...

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2024/01/24

Woo told KUOW's Libby Denkmann she is open to progressive revenue options but that imposing additional taxes "should be a last resort."

00:19:08

How a cold snap exposed cracks in King County's...

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2024/01/23

This month’s cold snap did more than just ice over roads and knock out power — it also revealed some of the cracks in King County and Seattle’s cold weather emergency response system.

00:08:56

'This world — it's changed a lot': 2 Palestinian...

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2024/01/23

At the Mercer Island "SZ Gallery", curator Suzanne Zahr has brought together the works of 12 artists for a show she calls "We are human. We are hopeful. We are hurting. We are Palestine."

00:19:41

AI in the classroom? What we can learn from social...

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2024/01/23

Washington just became the fifth state to issue guidelines for how AI technology is used in the classroom. AI software like ChatGPT usually makes headlines for how it could help students "cheat."But State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal, said that while those stories make the news, the reality is more nuanced. There are numerous benefits to AI technology and its advance is inevitable and unrelenting.We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by

00:51:33

What's with all the hype surrounding Ozempic and...

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2024/01/22

The medication Ozempic and its competitors are being widely used off-label as weight-loss aides. Some fear their popularity could undermine the body-positivity and inclusivity work that has helped different body types be embraced in mainstream culture.

00:17:45

Could studying how dogs age help us understand the...

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2024/01/19

Dogs share so much of their lives with humans and can develop the same health conditions we do, like dementia or diabetes. Those similarities drove researchers to wonder if our medical science can help dogs live longer — and if maybe, our furry friends could tell us something about how we age, too.

00:17:27

New podcast delves into the varied musical taste of...

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2024/01/18

Kurt Cobain was a defining figure in Seattle music history – the poster child of the grunge era, who rose to international stardom, and whose life was tragically cut short. This year marks the 30th anniversary of his death. Cobain left behind a lot of things: hundreds of thousands of mourning, fervent fans, a family, but this story starts with his notebook.In it is a list of albums, ranging from The Beatles to Black Flag. It’s titled “Top 50 By Nirvana”.A new podcast called The Cobain 50 from KEXP

00:16:28

Washington state sues to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

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2024/01/18

Seattle Times reporter Paul Roberts joins Soundside to talk about WA State Attorney General Bob Ferguson's lawsuit aiming to block the merger between Kroger & Albertsons.We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside

00:54:07

Why is it so hard to hire and keep cops in Seattle?

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2024/01/17

Since 2020, Seattle has lost more than twice as many officers as it has hired. In 2023, Seattle had the lowest police staffing levels in the city since 1991.

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