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22:24

Front Page: TSA pre-check, a potential Millionaire's...

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2026/02/24

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: Seattle Times reporter Jim Brunner Related stories: T.S.A. Says PreCheck Will Remain Operational at Airports - NYT Sen. Cantwell, WA

6:00

At Washington State Penitentiary, incarcerated...

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2026/02/24

Every month at the Washington State Penitentiary, a group of incarcerated journalists meets up to pick a theme for their news magazine. The paper is called Top of the Mountain. It details the goings on in the prison as well as recipes for the food you can buy at the commissary, advice from long time residents, and interviews with the formerly incarcerated. Top of The Mountain started after three people committed suicide in the unit. The goal was to be a way to form connection. It has grown into a

22:01

New play looks at Bruce Lee's formative years in Seattle

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2026/02/23

Bruce Lee wasn’t born an icon. First, he was a baby, born in San Francisco and then a kid in Hong Kong who followed his father into acting.And it wasn’t a straight line from child star to groundbreaking Hollywood action star who broke stereotypes about Asian Americans. Lee’s adult life in America started when he moved to Seattle, still a teenager – where he studied at the University of Washington, washed dishes at a restaurant, and eventually opened his own gung fu schools

31:17

King County Prosecutors Office prepares for a...

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2026/02/20

Many federal immigration officers are reportedly in the process of packing up and leaving the Twin Cities. Border Czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Operation Metro Surge is drawing down. The months-long campaign led to intense protest. Two American citizens were shot and killed by immigration enforcement officers during the operation. Local prosecutors have been trying to investigate those shootings but they say they have been rebuffed by the federal government. Earlier this week, the Minnesota Bureau

5:00

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 19-22

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2026/02/19

Thursdays... What a concept! Let’s get out of the house this weekend & do some fun stuff! “What fun stuff?” you may ask… and with that answer is Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows! LINKS: Northwest Flower & Garden Festival Seattle Home & Garden Show Wintergrass Festival Black History Month Soirée 2026 - Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Lunar New Year Family Festival | Seattle Art Museum Cupid's Undie Run at The Dock in Fremont Cardi B - Climate

12:25

What the Forest Service knew about PFAS in some gear...

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2026/02/19

Fighting wildland fires is dangerous enough. The smoke exposure, changing conditions and mental health risks can be daunting, for even experienced firefighters. But federal wildland firefighters across the country were also wearing pants containing potentially dangerous PFAS chemicals, according to reporting this month from ProPublica. Officials at the U.S. Forest Service knew about that risk for years, before it became public knowledge. In Washington, fire seasons are starting earlier and lasting

19:27

Ask a Doctor: All things colon cancer

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2026/02/19

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under the age of 50,according to a paperpublished last month in JAMA. This research backs up a trend that doctors have been seeing for a while now: Colon cancer isn’t just a disease that affects older people. Just last week, James Van Der Beek, who played Dawson on “Dawson’s Creek” died of colorectal cancer. He was 48 years old. In the past few years, more health organizations have followed the American

19:51

Front Page: Seahawks for sale, Seattle's mayor on the...

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2026/02/18

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: Seattle Times reporter David Kroman Related stories: Seattle Seahawks begin sale process, less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl -

34:18

The federal government is rolling back greenhouse gas...

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2026/02/17

Last week, President Trump announced he was overturning the Environmental Protection Agency’s "endangerment finding.” That finding is a scientific conclusion signed by the EPA in 2009. It determined that greenhouse gases are harmful to people and the environment, and it allowed the EPA to regulate heat trapping emissions like carbon dioxide and methane. The current Presidential administration says that climate change is a “hoax” and that environmental regulations hinder the

9:02

What's going on with the Boeing IMAX Theater?

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2026/02/17

Another one of Seattle’s iconic movie theaters has been sold. This time, the Boeing IMAX theater. The theater’s six story tall and 80 foot wide screen has endeared itself to local movie goers since it opened nearly 30 years ago. Pacific Science Center sent out an email last week confirming they are selling the Boeing Imax, and a parcel of land equaling nearly a quarter of its footprint at Seattle Center. The buyer is a familiar neighbor: The Space Needle. And Space Needle leaders said,

21:23

You deserve better sex. This UW professor has some...

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2026/02/12

Happy almost-Valentine’s day to all who celebrate. It’s a time for love, of course. For fancy dinners. Cute notes. And hopefully, for some, a time for intimacy. We review some of the research, and get some advice, on our burning questions about sex, love and relationships. Guest Professor Nicole McNichols, author, You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life,@nicole_thesexprofessor Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make

5:28

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 12-16

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2026/02/12

What a WEEK! Are your voices recovering from the Seahawks parade? Or from yelling at the Olympics on t-v like me? Let’s get out there and do something FUN, or cute and sweet, for Valentine’s Day weekend! Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows here with almost all of the lovely options we've got for the weekend! LINKS: The Atomic Bombshells: J’ADORE 17 Year Anniversary at Triple Door Winter Festival | Early Music Seattle Noir City - SIFF After Hours Premier: No Pressure

11:33

How much should we entrust our dating to AI?

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2026/02/12

When you use dating apps, there’s a lot of pressure to make an impression in the mere moments you have before someone decides whether you’re worth the effort. So, as frustrating as it can be, we understand that there’s a fair bit of truth-bending involved in finding love online: Like pictures with really flattering angles or exaggerations of interests.All’s fair in love and/or exciting-but-sometimes-brief-and-often-regretted romance. But is it fair if someone’s using AI

9:04

Happy Seahawks Victory Parade Day!

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2026/02/12

SEA...HAWKS! Need we say more? Surely by now, you know that your Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl this year.KUOW's Noel Gasca was on the scene of the Seahawks Victory Parade in downtown Seattle, she talked with us about what she saw.GuestNoel Gasca, reporter, KUOWRelated LinksSeattle's 12s celebrate Super Bowl champion Seahawks Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go tokuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundsideis a production of KUOW in

35:56

Front Page: Valentine's edition with Dan Savage

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2026/02/12

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: Author of the Savage Love column and host of the Savage Lovecast Podcast, Dan Savage Related Stories: As US Olympians call for

15:05

Reflecting on the legacy of Eddie Bauer

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2026/02/11

The retail operator for Eddie Bauer’s North American stores has filed for bankruptcy. Depending on how things turn out, the outdoor gear brand could see the closure of nearly 200 stores across the United States and Canada. The Seattle Times also reports that the company's store operator plans to close its headquarters in Seattle and lay off 60 workers. This isn’t the first sign of trouble for the Seattle-based business, which faced bankruptcy proceedings in 2003 and 2009. This latest

22:38

Nike's under investigation for allegedly...

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2026/02/11

Like many private companies, Nike has implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in its workplace. The Trump Administration has long been a vocal critic of such policies. On thefirst day of his second term, President Trump signed an executive order, titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing.“ The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently disclosed it's investigating Nike for “systemic allegations of DEI-related intentional race

11:54

Evictions cases continue to rise in King County, even...

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2026/02/10

Eviction cases hit an all time high in King County last year. It’s the latest data point in an ongoing trend. Since the Covid era eviction moratorium ended in 2022, the number of people facing eviction proceedings has risen every year.This is happening even as rents have remained relatively flat. Hanging over all of this is budget tightening in Olympia state lawmakers are planning a multi million dollar cut to legal assistance for tenants. Are we at a crisis point when it comes to the number

20:47

How sports betting has changed the game for fans and...

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2026/02/09

If you’re a Seahawks fan, Sunday’s big game was glorious domination.For the rest of the hundred-and-thirty-million plus viewers the defensive showcase was maybe a bit of a snooze. But football fans had other ways to amp up the excitement: Betting cold hard cash. It’s impossible to avoid hearing about betting when you’re watching most sporting events in the US these days -- let alone the biggest game of the year. According to the American Gambling Association, Americans were

4:53

Audio Postcard: The Seattle Seahawks win another...

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2026/02/09

It’s a whirlwind of emotions this today for Seahawks players and fans. Seattle wasn’t supposed to dominate its division, or field another historic defense, or win the Super Bowl for the second time in team history. But that’s exactly what happened this season, culminating in yesterday’s 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. From the trophy presentation at Levi's Stadium to the triumphant confines of Seattle bars … KUOW’s Natalie Akane Newcomb brings us

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