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Understanding the music of migration in Noé Álvarez’s...

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2024/05/28

When author Noé Álvarez was growing up in Yakima, WA he remembers hearing accordion music wafting in the orchards where his parents picked fruit, at dance halls, and at house parties. But his grandfather Eulogio – a traveling accordion player – remained a figure steeped in mystery and infamy. The path to understanding that “ancestral tragedy” sent Álvarez across state and country borders in search of his family’s history and a deeper knowledge of the music that propelled it. That journey is

12:53

Why hasn't Seattle activated its emergency shelter...

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2024/05/28

Over the last 18 months, thousands of asylum-seeking migrants have found a temporary home at the Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila. The church isn’t set up to be a long term shelter - but with few beds open in King County’s family shelters each night - this temporary solution has become a lifeline for asylum seekers. But how did this church become a de facto shelter for so many people? A new report from the Seattle Times found that the first asylum seekers to seek shelter at the

00:12:01

Almost all of the 300 mountain goats moved from...

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2024/05/23

Starting in 2018, state and federal officials began moving over 300 mountain goats from the Olympic Peninsula to the North Cascades.It was a joint project with local tribes, the Olympic National Park, Washington Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Forest Service. Now, more than five years later, reporting from the Everett Herald indicates the project has had mixed success.Hundreds of goats were successfully moved from the park. But it appears that most of them have since died.GUEST: Ta'Leah Van Sistine,

00:21:17

Could opting for diesel-powered over electric ferries...

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2024/05/23

Washington state has a plan to replace its aging ferry fleet, but it will be years before commuters notice any changes.

00:16:19

Quick tips for avoiding the crowds and enjoying the...

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2024/05/23

Whether you’re getting ready to hit the trails for the first time, or you’re a seasoned outdoors aficionado — Soundside is here to help you get prepped for hot hiking summer in the Pacific Northwest.

00:24:58

'We built this together.' The 20-year legacy of...

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2024/05/22

Late last month, KUOW announced the station was ending its RadioActive Youth Media program. For 20 years, RadioActive brought listeners the stories and perspectives of young people in the Pacific Northwest. Soundside producer Noel Gasca reflects on what the program has meant to the over 6,000 youth who participated - and what will be lost.

00:10:30

Burien considers changes that could end shelter plan

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2024/05/22

Homelessness policy has become a lightning rod in Burien, as the city’s approach toward people sleeping outside has drawn scrutiny and lawsuits. The latest; the city council agreed to build a pallet shelter on land owned by Seattle City Light.King County agreed to give the city a million dollars for the project, but now the city council is considering zoning restrictions that may kill the shelter plans.We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to

00:21:11

How an ambitious lawsuit reshaped environmental law —...

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2024/05/22

In 2015 “Our Children’s Trust” took aim at what they thought was a major contributor to ongoing climate problems: that the U.S. government had continued to permit, authorize and subsidize fossil fuel extraction. So, along with 21 plaintiffs whose ages ranged from 8 to 19 years old, they sued the U.S. government. Even though the "Juliana V United States" has never actually gone to trial after 9 years of arguments, the ambition behind the litigation has made an impact on environmental law and helped

00:21:20

Crowdfunding for health care. UW-Bothell prof...

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2024/05/21

Author Nora Kenworthy's new book, Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare, looks at the complex set of experiences of people using platforms like GoFundMe to raise money for medical care and how the platform potentially shapes the world around us.

00:44:45

Will Google's new 'AI Overviews' overshadow actual...

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2024/05/21

Soundside host Libby Denkmann hosts a panel discussion about the latest update to the way Google search results are presented, and the potential issues the company may face.

00:22:03

What comes next for the pro-Palestine protesters at UW?

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2024/05/20

The University of Washington reached an agreement with the leaders of an encampment of students protesting the war in Gaza. As part of that agreement, students had until 3 p.m. Monday to clear the area where they’ve been living.

00:21:43

He broke his neck diving into a pool. 20 years later,...

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2024/05/20

In a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers at the University of Washington and at universities in Colorado and Georgia have found that electrical stimulation on the surface of the skin, targeting the spine, can improve strength, mobility, sensation and function in the bodies of people with long term spinal cord injuries.The novel therapy is breaking the limits that many with spinal injuries have dealt with for years, and all without the need for additional

00:11:22

Who was the anonymous donor behind the Denny Blaine...

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2024/05/16

Summer is almost here, last weekend, temperatures climbed into the 80s throughout the Puget Sound area. And for many, warm temperatures mean trips to the beach and swims in Lake Washington.Heading out to swim this past weekend was extra sweet for some beachgoers: the community at Denny Blaine, a beach popular with Seattle’s queer community. It’s one of a handful of spots in the city where folks say they feel safe picnicking, swimming, and sunbathing in the buff.But last fall, the beach faced an

00:15:57

Yakima Canutt: The Washington cowboy who became a...

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2024/05/16

Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with Mossback'sNorthwest host Knute Berger to talk about the Colfax, WA man who made "Stuntman" a profession - Yakima Canutt.

00:22:47

What's the future of the UW's pro-Palestinian...

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2024/05/16

KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid sat down with Soundside to talk about his experience speaking with students, faculty, and counter-protestors at the University of Washington about the pro-Palestine movement.

00:18:23

Another blow to Boeing: Feds say it hasn’t lived up...

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2024/05/15

Good news is a shrinking rarity for Boeing these days. The latest: The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Boeing has violated a settlement related to the deadly 737 Max 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019.The decision opens the door for potential prosecution and is the latest blow to fall for the company, which faces its most existential crisis in its 108 year history.We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to

00:12:04

How early and often should women get mammograms?

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2024/05/15

New guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and continuing until age 74. With so much at stake, it’s important to stay in the know. Soundside spoke with Dr. Janie Lee, professor of Radiology at the University of Washington and the director of breast imaging services for the UW and Fred Hutch Cancer Center, to learn more.

00:20:55

Juvenile crime is up in King County. Officials can’t...

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2024/05/15

As juvenile crime rates surge in King County, there is little consensus over what is causing the trend or how to respond to it.

00:28:51

What's next for the Gates Foundation?

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2024/05/14

Melinda French Gates says she is leaving the foundation that bears her name. She announced Monday she will depart the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to focus on other charitable ventures. The foundation headquartered in Seattle is the largest philanthropic organization in the world. This year, it plans to spend 8 and half billion dollars on causes ranging from education to water sanitation. The move marks a new direction forthe world of philanthropy and the Pacific Northwest’s best-known ex-power

00:22:31

Who let the Bobs out? What the Ferguson doppelgangers...

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2024/05/14

Over the weekend news broke that in addition to current Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, two more people named "Bob Ferguson" would also be running for governor. By Monday's withdrawal deadline, the "Bob" party looked to be winding down: both of the newcomer Bob Fergusons dropped out of the governor's race. But some officials say the shenanigan reveals a broader problem in the state's two person open primary system.

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