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13:40

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson responds...

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2024/12/12

Toxicity. Gaslighting. Undermining. These are some of the ways Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales has described the behavior of her colleagues since she announced her resignation last week. She’s vacating her position three years before her term ends. "When I raise the issues on the dais, I am met with this seething anger just for expressing my policy priorities or my perspective," Morales said. Morales’ resignation letter raised red flags about the inner workings of city hall, and

20:13

Spokane mayor fights plan to move nuclear waste...

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2024/12/12

Spokane mayor Lisa Brown is raising red flags about a plan to move liquid nuclear waste from Hanford through her city. She wrote a letter to the federal Department of Energy, the EPA, and Washington’s Department of Ecology asking those agencies to reconsider a plan for trucks filled with the waste to travel Eastbound I-90 out of Washington on their way to Utah and Texas. The 2,000 gallons set to be moved are just a tiny portion of the 56 million gallons sitting under the Hanford site, north of

31:40

Washington's longest-serving House speaker reflects...

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2024/12/11

Come January, when lawmakers sit down for the new legislative term in Olympia , there will be several new faces. More than a dozen legislators make up the new freshman class, and they’ll be facing what some have described as a ‘perfect storm’: the state is bracing for an anticipated 10 to 12 billion dollar budget gap. It’s been nearly 15 years since Washington faced a fiscal shortfall this significant. Back then, at the center of finding the cuts, and compromises, to deal

10:48

King County expands mobile crisis team

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2024/12/11

King County continues to ramp up its behavioral health services following the approval of a $1.25 billion by voters. With the latest development being the launch of an expanded and streamlined mobile crisis team-program last week. Guest: Taylor Blatchford, engagement reporter for the mental health project at the Seattle Times Relevant links: Seattle Times: King County expands mobile teams that bring care to people in crisis Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If

16:41

An Oregon newspaper died. Then, A.I. technology stole...

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2024/12/10

Stories about the newspaper industry struggling - aren’t necessarily breaking news. Over the last 10 to 15 years, we’ve read and listened to plenty of coverage about the challenges news organizations are facing: corporate buyouts and layoffs, and the rise of social media misinformation. But now, there’s another challenge local news journalists have to watch out for - artificial intelligence. Ryan Haas is a news editor and podcast producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting. He recently

21:06

One year later: San Juan County assesses how the...

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2024/12/10

In fall of 2023, San Juan County transitioned to a 32-hour work week for county employees. It was meant to keep the county within its budget while staying conscious of the cost-of-living in San Juan. One year later, the county released a check-in report based on resident and employee feedback. So, how’s the new system working out? San Juan County Manager Jessica Hudson joined Soundside to give us insights into what the county discovered. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this

18:15

Music, copyright, and A.I. — a cocktail for success...

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2024/12/09

Pianist Salo was a longtime member of a Seattle post-rock band called “Joy Wants Eternity.” Their music was instrumental -- and all of it was made close to ten years ago. The band went their separate and amicable ways in 2015. So, imagine Salo’s surprise when just this year, Joy Wants Eternity was listed as a collaborator on a new project: an album from a musician called the “Illusory Explainer. An album they didn’t actually collaborate on. Both the band and their fans were confused. If the group

28:10

Seattle City Council Member Tammy Morales explains...

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2024/12/09

Seattle City Council Member Tammy Morales is leaving her post. She announced last week she is resigning from the council. Morales has represented Seattle’s 2nd District, which includes Yesler Terrace, the CID, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley and Rainier Beach, since 2019. Her last day in the seat will be January 6th. It’s a surprise decision considering Morales was re-elected to a four year term just last year. In a letter to her constituents, Morales leveled criticisms about at toxic environment on

23:48

Hear it again: What can twins teach us about human...

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2024/12/06

For '90s kids, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were the dominant force in twin fiction. Over the years, other generations have been fascinated by characters like Wrigley's Doublemint Twins, or Hayley Mills and Lindsay Lohan in the 1961 and 1998 versions of the film "The Parent Trap," respectively. Twins are rich narrative terrain and raise questions about individuality. "They're a natural kind of hook for a bunch of questions about human life in general," said Helena de Bres, a professor at Wellesley

13:13

How wildfires may lead to higher rates of dementia

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2024/12/05

As a record number of baby boomers turn 65, the percentage of Americans living with some form of mental decline– severe enough to interfere with daily living – is expected to rise. What exactly leads to dementia is still something of a mystery - but lifestyle and environmental factors are known to contribute to a person’s risk of cognitive decline. A study published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association Neurology identifies a new factor that may be impacting dementia risk:

4:11

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Dec 5th-8th

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2024/12/05

Thanksgiving may be over, but there is still so much to celebrate this month. We're about 3 weeks out from Christmas and Hanukkah, then there's all the New Year festivities. If your calendar isn't already packed with wintry, holiday fun, we've got you covered. Soundside Producer Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers made a list of weekend events for you to add to your list of end of year goodness. She even checked it twice. LINKS: Christmas Tree Lightings: Friday: Des Moines Friday: Duvall Saturday: West

7:50

Bellingham’s mobile van brings therapy to the client

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2024/12/05

It can be challenging for anyone to stay on top of their mental health. One organization in Bellingham has come up with a creative solution to make it easier for its clients to access consistent therapy. Lydia Place has turned a Ford Transit cargo van into a therapy office on wheels. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network

19:54

What to read when the nights get long

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2024/12/05

Winter is here. The nights are long, cold, and let’s face it … dark. Instead of scrolling endlessly on Netflix, maybe rewatching Hot Frosty (you know, the one about the magical snowman who turns into a hot dude), why not escape into a good book instead? If you’re not sure where to start, no worries, we got you. We’ve got a panel of book nerds ready with some book recommendations to help you get through the season. Guests: Heidi Daniel, Executive Director of King County Library System Robert

6:25

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales resigned today

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2024/12/05

Today, there was a surprise announcement from Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales. After 5 years on the council, Morales, the representative for the 2nd District, said she is resigning, effective January 6th. KUOW Investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko gives us some insight into the decision and the council. Guest: Ashley Hiruko, KUOW Investigative Reporter Related Links: KUOW - Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales steps down, citing harmful work environment Thank you to the supporters of

21:08

New reports say grease policies may be blocking small...

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2024/12/04

Tacoma can sometimes feel like a place for the little-er guy. Where an aspiring entrepreneur can start a small business without the hyper expensive rents and other daily costs of a city like Seattle. But, according to recent reporting by the News Tribune, one city regulation may be stifling small food businesses in Grit City. And it has to do with some of the … greasier parts of the job. Most cities, including Seattle and Tacoma, require restaurants to install machines that prevent grease, fat, and

9:30

Seattle Public School's budget woes continue

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2024/12/04

Seattle Public Schools continues to stare down a $100 million budget deficit. It’s a problem that’s sparked frustration, protests, and even a legal battle over the district’s leadership. Plans to close schools drew a lot of backlash— and have been shelved, for now. Yet, the question remains: how will the district balance its books? To help answer that question and a few more is KUOW’s education reporter Sami West. Guest: Sami West, KUOW Education Reporter Related Links: KUOW - Judge throws out

21:37

$20 for lettuce today, $50 tomorrow — how local food...

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2024/12/04

It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to take a pause from the holiday hustle and bustle, and give back to our community through charitable causes. One way a lot of people like to give back is by donating food or money to their local food bank. While grocery prices are stabilizing, grocery prices are up about 20% compared to four years ago. So how is inflation impacting food banks ahead of this holiday season? We put together a panel of three food bank organizers to get a better understanding of how

18:32

For Northwest loggers, work is a source of pride —...

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2024/12/03

Since the late 1800s, logging has been a major industry in the Pacific Northwest, and its impact on the region's economy and environment have been significant. For the towns that depend on logging, the profession comes with a lot of pride. But it’s also one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 4 in 100,000 people die from injury at work. For loggers, it’s more than 10 times as much. Logging has always been dangerous work. But how it

26:03

Hear it again: Remembering the Battle of Seattle, 25...

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2024/12/03

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the WTO protests in Seattle, a raucous action by 50,000 protesters who descended on the city in the fall of 1999. Their aim? Shutting down a conference of top decision makers at the World Trade Organization. When this coalition of activists succeeded in stopping the WTO’s opening ceremonies, the “Battle of Seattle” became an inflection point in a growing struggle between advocates for free trade – and groups fighting for the rights of labor, farmers, the

13:09

Do WA students have enough time to eat? Investigating...

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2024/12/03

If you’re a parent with kids in public school, you’re likely familiar with the "lunch crunch." Across the state, a growing squeeze on lunchtimes is leading many students to eat lunch quickly -- if at all. A recent investigation from KING 5 reveals that many schools are falling short of meeting recommended lunch time benchmarks. This is critical time that helps kids stay full and focused throughout the day. Soundside's Diana Opong was joined by Chris Ingalls, KING 5 investigative reporter, to

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