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A new law waiting to be signed by the governor would give you more options when your technology breaks. House Bill 1483 establishes a “right to repair” for consumer electronics, including tech like phones, laptops, and home appliances. Its partner bill in the Senate (SB 5680) also establishes the right to repair electric wheelchairs. This is part of a larger, nationwide movement to create more accessible technology. If the governor signs these bills into law, Washington will be the seventh state to have a right to repair on the books. But, what exactly will this mean for Washingtonians? And how could this change things when your phone next takes a dive into Lake Washington? Guests: Representative Mia Gregerson was the lead sponsor of House Bill 1483. She represents Washington’s 33rd district, which includes Burien, Normandy Park, Seatac, Des Moines, and parts of Renton Amanda Miller, Executive Director of South King Tool Library Related Links: Repair Economy Washington 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall has headed up the King County Sheriff’s Department since 2022. The King County Sheriff’s Department serves unincorporated King County and 12 contract cities, in addition to policing King County Metro buses and Sound Transit trains. Since she took over the role, overall crime numbers have been trending in a positive direction – felony referrals were down by a quarter in 2024 compared to 2019. And new data from the King County Prosecutor’s office released this morning says that in the first quarter of 2025, the county saw the lowest number of shots fired incidents since 2021.But Sheriff Cole-Tindall has been sounding the alarm about staffing challenges as King County is facing down a budget shortfall of at least $150 million dollars. Proposed cuts to the sheriff’s department budget total more than 30 million dollars over the next two years. Sheriff Cole-Tindall joined Soundside host Libby Denkmann in-studio today to discuss these issues, and to answer listener questions on public safety, immigration enforcement, homelessness response and more. GUEST: King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall RELATED STORIES: Early 2025 data shows crime dropping in Seattle - Axios King County Sheriff's Office reduces staffing amid budget constraints - KOMO King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall reaffirms department’s commitment to immigrant rights - b-town blog King County Sheriff’s lawsuit over Burien camping ban thrown out by federal judge - KUOW 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Venezuelan nationals, believed to be affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang, kidnapped a woman in Burien, Washington. They used a power drill to torture her for ATM information, shot her, and left her for dead in the mountains.

Randy Pepple on balancing the state budget and Democratic tax proposals // Weijia Jiang on President Trump's beef with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell // Leland Vittert on RFK Jr's comments about youth autism rates // The Rick Rizzs Show: Cal Raleigh on a historic hot streak, Mariners win the last 3 series // Gee Scott on his excitement over a new sandwich restaurant coming to Seattle // Luke Duecy on a man in Burien behind bars for sex crimes with a minor // Matt Markovich with a legislative update // Luke Duecy on a shooting in South Seattle // Herb Weisbaum on avoiding overdraft fees and late payment fees // Paul Holden with a weekend roundup

What’s Trending: Two men with probable ties to a Venezuelan gang are accused of kidnapping, torturing, and shooting a Burien woman. Are Democrats trying to raise Washington state’s capital gains tax again? The first “all-female crew” of celebrities went to space on a rocket launched by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. // Today President Trump met with El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele to discuss the illegal immigration and gang violence crisis's. // For the first time this year, the sun will start setting after 8pm. But some people still aren’t excited about the best season in Seattle.

Gonzaga gets it's lowest NCAA Tournament seed in a dog's age and will take on the Bulldogs of Georgia out of the all powerful SEC. The lads won't be able to look past that game, but we sure can. We'll deep dive into the potential round of 32 match-up with the formidable top seeded Houston Cougars. Do we have a chance? Marty says nay, but Adam and Chris say may . . . be.  Yvonne Ejim and the Gonzaga Women's season continues with a Thursday tilt in the WBIT. (She wanted more points.) We'll see you in Burien this weekend. GO ZAGS! patreon.com/freeirabrown

Hope isn't just for Easter Sunday—it's a rhythm we're invited to live into every day. But in times like these, how do we hold onto hope—and bring it to our congregations and communities? In the first episode of our new season of Transforming Engagement: the Podcast, host Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas sits down with Dr. Mark Lloyd Taylor, author of So Fill Our Imaginations: The Work and Play of a Year in Preaching, to explore what it truly means to preach hope. Together, they explore the paradox of hope: while we may not always see it, we are called to be it. Dr. Taylor connects this to the Episcopal baptismal covenant, emphasizing commitments to justice, service, and stewardship. A recent addition to the covenant—caring for God's creation—highlights the importance of concrete action in our faith. Dr. Taylor shares how the Godly Play early childhood education method can inspire a more interactive and imaginative approach to preaching. He offers practical ways to invite your congregation into the process—not just through words, but through visuals and the physical space around you. Whether you preach from the pulpit or live your faith in everyday moments, this conversation will inspire you to cultivate attentiveness, deepen your engagement, and bring hope to the communities you serve. About This Season, “Reimagining Preaching”: This season, we're exploring how the church can proclaim the good news in our time by reimagining preaching. Host Seth Thomas is joined by experts in the preaching craft—leaders who think deeply and dream boldly about how we can bring a liberated witness to the pulpit and the world. Listener Resources: Each episode of this season, our guest spotlights an organization making a positive impact, In this episode, Dr. Taylor shares the work of St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, which houses the Neighborhood House, an early learning center, in Burien, Washington. Check out Dr. Mark Lloyd Taylor's book, So Fill Our Imaginations: The Work and Play of a Year of Preaching (Wipf & Stock, 2022), available here. Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to Transforming Engagement: the Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music (Audible). Continue the Conversation at the Reimagining Preaching Conference: May 3, 2025 Join the Center for Transforming Engagement in Shoreline, Washington, for this skills-based conference equipping clergy, church staff, and lay preachers to bring the Word to life in Cascadia. Learn more and register at: https://transformingengagement.org/preaching-conference/.     

(The Center Square) – The city of Burien has filed a lawsuit intended to halt the adoption of a voter-passed minimum wage increase in the city, but leaders of the measure say the lawsuit has no merit. Initiative 1 in Burien was approved by 57.2% of voters in the Feb. 11 election. It would raise the minimum wage in the city to $21.10 for workers of large employers who have more than 500 employees. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0eaf6d7e-f60a-11ef-b6f1-cfa8e25cbc47.html

What’s Trending: More from the Trump-Zelenskyy press conference. The Trump tax leaker also leaked data on hundreds of thousands of Americans. More people that claim to have known about Joe Biden’s mental decline are coming out of the woodwork. The measles outbreak has hit King County. // Big Local: In Richland, there is a push to start using the Hanford nuclear site again. A group in Tacoma is trying to fight the Trump Administration’s end to admitting refugees. There’s a fight in Burien over the recently-passed minimum wage initiative. // You Pick the Topic: A 106-year-old woman gives her secret to a long life, and it’s not what you would expect.  

fWotD Episode 2846: Benjamin F. McAdoo Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 18 February 2025 is Benjamin F. McAdoo.Benjamin Franklin McAdoo Jr. (October 29, 1920 – June 18, 1981) was an American architect. McAdoo designed a number of residential, civic, and commercial structures in the Seattle area in a modernist aesthetic influenced by the Northwest Regional style. Born in Pasadena, California, he attended school in Southern California, where he was inspired by the work of Paul R. Williams and began to pursue architectural training. After working as a draftsman for local architectural firms and the Army Corps of Engineers, he pursued his Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle, graduating in 1946. He became the first licensed African-American architect in the state of Washington, and after a brief period designing remodels and alterations, he began to receive commissions to design private residences.Favorable coverage in The Seattle Times by architecture journalist Margery Phillips boosted his career. A residence designed by McAdoo in Burien was declared the "Home of the Year" by The Seattle Times in association with the American Institute of Architects. After designing a number of low-income houses and apartments throughout the 1950s, including around eighty of his single-family "Houses of Merit", he was hired by the Agency for International Development to design modular houses in Jamaica. He returned to the United States after eighteen months in Jamaica and briefly worked for the Department of State and the General Services Administration in Washington, D. C., where he aided Edward Durell Stone in designing the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He returned to Seattle in 1964, where he pursued public and civic architectural commissions. In addition to his architectural work, he participated in the NAACP, hosted a weekly radio show on racial issues for several years, and unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Washington House of Representatives.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:55 UTC on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Benjamin F. McAdoo on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Danielle.

Washington legislators are now considering redesigning the Washington State flag. Guest: We Heart Seattle’s Andrea Suarez on the Democrat’s leftward shift. // Big Local: Yet another juvenile has been arrested in a violent robbery in Bellevue. Armed robbers shot their way into South Hill mall and stole thousands of dollars in merchandise. The initial returns in Burien’s minimum wage initiative seem to indicate that voters are in favor of a wage hike. // The Boy Scouts are changing their name to “Scouting America.”

The Trump Administration’s moves to downsize the federal workforce and reshape agencies around the president’s “America First” agenda are repeatedly running into stop signs as challenges to these policies hit the courts. But at least one federal judge says it’s not playing out that way in the case he’s overseeing – the Administration is not fully complying with his temporary restraining order to stop the freeze on federal grants. It sets up a standoff between two branches of government. Meanwhile, the third branch of government is gearing up for a fight. Guest: Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is a Democrat who represents Washington’s 7th District, including Seattle and surrounding areas from Shoreline to Burien. Related Links: White House Failed to Comply With Court Order, Judge Rules - New York Times 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WA sues over Trump funding freeze, Burien toughens public camping ban, and financial losses at WA hospitals are finally slowing down. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Burien passed a complete ban on public camping. Left-wing cities continue to pledge opposition to assisting federal law enforcement with deportations. // The Tacoma Police Chief has been absent for weeks and has submitted his resignation. Mia Gregerson’s bill legalizing encampments is dead (for now) thanks to Seattle. A dog in Renton saved the life of its owner after he was struck by a car. // A woman is suing Lyft because a driver said she was too fat to fit in his car.

In the fight for parental rights in schools, we've won the battle – but the war continues. Commonsense school board members resign in Burien. Dishonest Democratic senator wants to help prop up legacy newsrooms. Even the state's most progressive county realizes that juvenile gun crimes are out of control. The great egg debate. 

What’s Trending: Socialist Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales is stepping down because the council wasn’t radical enough. Amazon is being sued by Washington, D.C. for allegedly not expediting deliveries to two black neighborhoods. The Seattle area is slated to get its first El Pollo location. Voodoo Doughnuts is also opening up in Seattle. // Big Local: The Lynnwood City Council has approved a 52% property tax increase. An off-duty cop allegedly pointed their gun at another driver during a road rage incident. A Burien animal shelter is stretched thin due to rising operating costs and recently rescuing 18 dogs. // A UK band was robbed at gunpoint in California on its first day on tour in the United States.  

In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Susan Enfield, the former superintendent of the Washoe County School District in Nevada. She also spent 10 years as the superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington. Prior to joining Highline in 2012, she had held the positions of Chief Academic Officer and Interim Superintendent at Seattle Public Schools.  Some Questions We Ask:Please tell us more about your roles as a superintendent, the districts you oversaw, and your current activities? (1:23)Describe how you have gone about building The Network of Distinguished Educators and its work and achievements? (1:56)What was your greatest source of fulfillment as a superintendent? (4:11)Can you tell us more about your upcoming book? (5:39)How did you handle different stressors throughout your career as a superintendent? (9:21)What are your observations with regards to the changes in the role of superintendents over the years? (11:50)How much do your experiences reflect those of other superintendents across the nation—and do you think you all have had similar experiences in relation to the stressors? (13:26)What is the key to bringing people to see your vision as a leader and cultivating communal support? (15:36)How have you been able to engage with educators, families, and communities through storytelling and communication? (17:56)How can parents and members of the community help our country's school districts more effectively? (20:04)Would it be beneficial if community people and parents could comprehend superintendents by placing themselves in their position? (23:09)How do you cultivate quality board members? (25:02)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Dr. Susan Enfield's life as a superintendent (1:30)Her role in building The Network of Distinguished Educators (2:05)Dr. Enfield's greatest sources of fulfillment as a superintendent (4:15)All about her upcoming book (5:56)How she handled stressors while in the role of a superintendent (9:28)Changes in the role of superintendents throughout the years (12:00)Ways in which her own experiences were similar to other superintendents (13:40)Key factors in uniting people behind her vision as a leader (15:51)Her engagement with educators, families, and communities (18:11)How of parents and members of the community can help school districts (20:18)Effectively understanding superintendents  (23:49)Cultivating quality board members (25:37)Quotes:“I think we are in a time where we have to find language and causes that bring all of us together around the right things and have conversations around that.”“The work of serving children is a gift on any day, and you endure those hard days on the job for the sake of the work."“Leadership is not about self-aggrandizement. Leadership is not about personal, individual accomplishments. Leadership is about service above self.”Stay in touch with Dr. Susan Enfield:The NetStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

What’s Trending: King County suddenly cleared a Burien homeless encampment and wants credit for it. One of the ferries that runs from Bainbridge Island to Seattle will be down for at least a week, which means the route is down to another route. Kamala Harris is trying to shore up support with male voters and released one the most cringe political ads ever. // Big Local: Residents in DuPont are voicing concerns about a warehouse that might be built on a trail that is home to a large Western Grey Squirrel population. Murder hornets are back! A Kenmore pot shop was targeted in a smash-and-grab. The kinajou that was found in Yakima has found a new home. // A new article in the Wall Street Journal says you should be polite to your Chatbot.

4pm: Miles “Hellcat” Hudson is back in jail // Improvised Explosive device shuts down Interstate 90 on Mercer Island // Similar Improvised explosive device thrown onto Burien street, explodes in traffic // Will Tipping in Seattle Expire with the Tip Credit? // Election 2024 - 21 Days until Election Day. // Do yourself a favor and ignore the polls // SNL’s Presidential Family Feud Segment // Kamala Harris will sit down with Bret Baier for her first Fox News interview // Meghan McCain Threatens to Show the Receipts on Kamala Harris // Frontier passenger makes bizarre claims as she demands flight turn back to gate after losing her phone 

What’s Trending: Seattle Public Schools voted to move ahead with their plans to close up to 5 schools to address their ongoing budget crises. The recently-fired Marysville School superintendent is receiving a $400k severance package. Guest: Brian Heywood of Let's Go Washington stops by to discuss LGW's $20,000 fine. // Big Local: There were multiple armed robberies at two different 7-Eleven stores in Burien on the same night. One of the creepiest crimes you’ll ever hear about has been unfolding in a Bellevue neighborhood. // NFL quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s wife is receiving backlash after she shared a pro-Trump post.  

A flying humanoid creature was photographed over Burien, Washington located south of Seattle and not far from a local airport. Several photos were taken of what clearly looks like a man hovering hundreds of feet in the sky. Listen in to learn more.

What’s Trending: Despite yesterday’s court ruling, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce Burien’s no camping ordinance. The Saint Louis superintendent—who used to work for Seattle Public Schools—was fired by the school board due to budget issues. // Big Local: The Tacoma police Chief Avery Moore has been placed on administrative leave but it’s a mystery as to why. A refugee camp in Kent has finally been cleared. Residents in Southwest Washington have been bemused by a mysterious odor that isn’t very pleasant. // Despite being a climate change alarmist, Kamala Harris has spent millions on private jets.

The brave 7th graders who came forward to share the story of what happened in their classroom are under attack. But here's the good news – they're not backing down, and neither are we. Burien wins legal battle against King County over homeless camps. Democrats in Washington state creep closer to supermajorities.

6pm: Thanks to both the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals winning their respective games today; the Mariners’ season is OFFICIALLY over // WSDOT prepping for the “worst weekend of the year” // King County Sheriff’s lawsuit against Burien over camping ban tossed by federal judge // “Just wave as they go by”; Experts offer tips for ‘spider season’ // Medical Journal Pushes “Conjoining Euthanasia” and Organ Harvesting // Several detained after American's 'suicide capsule' death in Switzerland: Police // Art Installation in Everett is Spreading Affirmations With the Push of a Button // How would councilmember Curley respond to this proposal in a CC session?

3pm: Thanks to both the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals winning their respective games today; the Mariners’ season is OFFICIALLY over // WSDOT prepping for the “worst weekend of the year” // King County Sheriff’s lawsuit against Burien over camping ban tossed by federal judge // “Just wave as they go by”; Experts offer tips for ‘spider season’ // Medical Journal Pushes “Conjoining Euthanasia” and Organ Harvesting // Several detained after American's 'suicide capsule' death in Switzerland: Police // Art Installation in Everett is Spreading Affirmations With the Push of a Button // How would councilmember Curley respond to this proposal in a CC session?

What’s Trending: A judge has ruled in favor of the City of Burien in King County’s lawsuit against their ordinance banning public camping. There is increasing pressure for Seattle’s sports franchises to cut any ties with Macklemore after his anti-American and antisemitic remarks at a concert last week. // King County has delivered an appallingly brazen response to today’s court decision ruling in favor of Burien. // Macklemore has finally released a statement on his current controversy.

Mary Kay Letourneau, a schoolteacher in Burien, WA, became infamously known when her relationship with 12-year-old Vili Fualaau, a student in her Shorewood Elementary sixth-grade class, came to light in 1996. This case remains one of the most bizarre and upsetting scandals of the 1990s. #MaryKayLetourneau #ViliFualaau #1990sscandals #ShorewoodElementary #schoolteacherscandal #BurienWA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a new wrinkle in the debate over homelessness policy in the city of Burien.  Last September, Burien passed a controversial ordinance banning camping in much of the city, Meanwhile, a local church decided to step in and offer its property as a temporary encampment for the homeless. Burien requested that the church, the Oasis Home Church, get a “temporary use permit” for the encampment.   They declined to do that and are now bringing another lawsuit against the city, arguing that Burien was infringing on their religious freedom to provide a place for homeless residents to stay.  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.  Guests: Anna Patrick, reporter on the Seattle Times' Project Homelessness team Relevant Links: Seattle Times: Burien faces another homelessness lawsuit, this one about religion Seattle Times: SCOTUS homelessness decisions' impacts in Washington could be unique Seattle Times: Burien poised to kill King County-funded shelter project See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Labor Day weekend is coming up which means lots of traffic both at the airport and on the road. A new clip from tonight’s Kamala Harris interview gives insight into who she might appoint to her cabinet. Trump is taking heat for taking photos at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday. Guest: Jon Scholes, president and CEO of Downtown Seattle Association discusses the Seattle Aquarium’s new ocean pavilion expansion. // Big Local: Tomorrow is the opening of the Lynnwood Link light rail extension and is expecting nearly 50,000 riders daily. A South Sound couple has been targeted by a lottery phone scam and warns others who might buy into the scam. 80-year old woman in Burien was killed Wednesday night in an apparent drive-by shooting. Final debate rules will not include live hot mics. // MLB catcher Danny Jansen became the first player in MLB history to play in the same game for different teams. Oklahoma State football will have QR codes on their helmets to promote NIL fundraising.

What’s Trending: Yet another elderly woman was murdered, this time in a drive-by shooting in Burien. The Kamala Harris campaign now wants to change the rules and turn the mics on at all times during the debate. Maia Espinoza (Candidate for 28th District State Senate and Director of the Center for Latino Leadership) wants the DSHS secretary terminated for recklessly releasing sex offenders into our communities. // Big Local: SeaTac airport is still dealing with complications in the wake of last weekend’s cyberattack. An audit found that a Morton city employee stole nearly one million dollars of taxpayer money. The Marysville school district will be starting the year with overly crowded class sizes. // Nassau County in New York is banning facemasks at protests and just made its first arrest for it. Actor Armie Hammer has recently sold his truck because he can’t afford gas.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: DNC day 3 // Arrest made in Seattle carjacking // Why is Bruce Dammeier vetoing emergency shelter? // Burien church says city’s homeless encampment rules violate religious rights // In Tacoma, you can classify your property as a vacation rental, but actually use it as a for-profit events center // WE NEED TO TALK. . . A billionaire on a sinking boat

What’s Trending: Seattle business owners are growing increasingly frustrated by the difficulty of reaching Seattle police. Some Washington High Schools are using protective caps to prevent head injuries in contact sports. Stephen Colbert was taken aback when his audience laughed when he said CNN is an objective news source. // Big Local: Pierce County businesses are struggling due to a nearby homeless encampment. 4 minors were arrested in Tukwila after an armed robbery of a 7-Eleven. Voters in Burien are trying to pass a new initiative that would raise the minimum wage even more than it already was earlier this year. // Antisemitic groups went to federal court to request more space to protest outside next week’s Democrat Convention, but a judge turned them down.

4pm: Trump Interview With Musk Turns out No Different and No Better Than His Visit to The NABJ, Or His Mar A Lago Presser // WSJ: Trump and Musk’s shared vision for America // Elon Musk Says Cyberattack Shut Down Donald Trump X Interview // UAW filed labor charges against Trump and Musk // Thousands of Burien voters sign petition to raise minimum wage even further // Election 2024 // Tim Walz is NOT your uncle and Kamala Harris is NOT your aunt… Government isn’t your family. // “Obama Will Pay for my gas!!” // Follow-up;  “He did not pay for my gas.” // We interviewed a fill-in producer candidate today… His take away:  “The fart noises were a little much”

Burien voters to decide on raising minimum wage, grocer C&S Wholesale could soon have hundreds of stores in WA, and we remember music journalist Charles R. Cross. It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Releases delayed for one-third of WA prisoners // Tacoma church housing hope to squeeze in 51 tenants // Burien's $20 minimum wage will go on the ballot // GUEST: Chris Sullivan on the opening of Lynnwood light rail // WE NEED TO TALK. . . Back to School Anxiety

What’s Trending: Rantz Exclusive: The King County Public Defender director aims to stop many prosecutions and pay criminals instead. Parents of a Tacoma daycare are concerned about their kids’ safety due to a nearby homeless encampment. // LongForm: GUEST:  Brian Heywood with Lets Go Washington explains why his initiatives have so much momentum and explains how you can get much cheaper gas on Friday in Burien. // 5:45 - The Quick Hit: More details emerge in the women's Olympic boxing controversy.   

The U.S. presidential race has undergone a big transformation.  But has anything changed for Democrats who voted "uncommitted" in Washington state's presidential primary? As the party prepares to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris in a virtual role call vote, an uncommitted delegate says Harris needs to show more separation from President Biden on the war in Gaza before she will earn his support. Guest: Yaz Kader, uncommitted delegate for Washington's 7th congressional district, which encompasses most of Seattle and Burien, as well as Vashon Island, Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and Normandy Park. Relevant links: Seattle Times: WA to send 2 ‘uncommitted' delegates to Democratic National Convention Washington State Standard: Harris snags support of Washington Democratic delegates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, King County is refusing to enforce Burien’s public camping ordinance. Strippers are struggling finding work in Eastern Washington. Antisemitic protesters clashed with New York City’s Pride Parade. // LongForm: GUEST: Josh Hammer (Sr editor at large for Newsweek, host of the Josh Hammer Show) breaks down the SCOTUS decision on presidential immunity.  // The Quick Hit: Medford, Oregon is seeing improvements in homelessness in the sixth year of its police department’s “livability team.” California Democrats are proposing a ballot measure to combat retail theft.  

3pm-Welcome to summer, officially!  Evidently the earliest Summer Solstice in 228 years // The Everett Herald lays off 50% of its staff // What does the future of journalism look like in 2024? // A DoorDash delivery driver gave alcohol to a minor. Now, a Burien liquor store is getting fined // Climate protesters arrested over spraying orange paint on Stonehenge monument // Climate activists arrested for spray-painting private jets orange at London airport // Amazon cutting down on plastic in the U.S., after years of criticism

6pm-Welcome to summer, officially!  Evidently the earliest Summer Solstice in 228 years // The Everett Herald lays off 50% of its staff // What does the future of journalism look like in 2024? // A DoorDash delivery driver gave alcohol to a minor. Now, a Burien liquor store is getting fined // Climate protesters arrested over spraying orange paint on Stonehenge monument // Climate activists arrested for spray-painting private jets orange at London airport // Amazon cutting down on plastic in the U.S., after years of criticism

What’s Trending: Burien police chief Ted Boe has resigned and will take over the Des Moines department. The parade of gun violence over the last several days in Seattle continues as there were shootings in both Greenwood and the Central District. // King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is calling to defund King County’s youth diversion program after a yet another juvenile murder. // Merrick Garland was held in contempt of Congress for withholding the audio tapes from Special Counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Joe Biden’s classified documents.

What’s Trending: In one of the first police pursuits since the ban on them was rescinded, Thurston County deputies arrested a man in Lacey. Basketball fans are up in arms after Caitlin Clark was not included on the USA women’s Olympic team. A mom is receiving backlash after she released a TikTok saying she refuses to return her shopping cart. // Big Local: A suspect in Burien was caught on camera tearing down and vandalizing pride flags. The Newcastle Mayor has doubled down on his decision to not fly pride flags. // A new survey shows that 26% of Gen Z does something really weird at job interviews.  

What’s Trending: Seattle is planning on closing dozens of its public elementary schools. King County is looking to raise your property taxes again. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not qualify for the presidential debates. // Big Local: Residents in Burien are upset about a prospective homeless housing facility being erected. King County authorities performed a major drug bust in Burien. Mumford and Sons Banjo player Winston Marshall roasted Nancy Pelosi in a debate at the Oxford Union. // A Mariners fan accomplished the improbable feat of catching foul balls on two consecutive pitches. Robert DeNiro went on a profanity-laced anti-Trump rant on The View.

What’s Trending: Authorities in King County have arrested members of the Sinaloa drug cartel in Burien. The latest polling continue to looks grim for Joe Biden and the media is coming to his defense. The Biden Administration is slapping new tariffs on China. UW admin get frustrated with graffiti – but not necessarily the assaults and anti-Jew discrimination? // LongForm: GUEST:  EL’ona Kearny is running for Governor as a Democrat and says not only was she ignored by the party, but she was threatened not to run against Bob Ferguson. // The Quick Hit: Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) says Washington D.C. has become a “warzone.”  

Burien homelessness debate reaches new fever pitch, WA farmworkers sue feds over pay disparities, and some UW staff join campus protests. It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

What’s Trending: KING 5 did a puff piece for a new gubernatorial candidate that has no chance of winning solely because she’s a black woman. Joy Reid claims that Vladimir Putin imprisoned Brittany Griner specifically because she’s black and “queer.” // Big Local: A maintenance worker on Whidbey Island is being heralded as a hero after he helped save a toddler that jumped into cold water by himself. Burien police officers are threatening to leave the force as Police Chief Ted Boe is under fire from the City. // Members of the Biden Administration are under investigation for allegedly using federal tax dollars to register Democrats to vote.  

What’s Trending: Antisemitism on college campuses continues to spread like wildfire, including at the University of Washington. // A group of children had to watch in horror as a grizzly bear devoured a family of baby ducks. Drew Barrymore had a very awkward encounter with Kamala Harris on her talk show. // Burien residents expressed their concerns at last night’s council meeting about the City’s plans to put a homeless pallet village near Kennedy High School.

What’s Trending: The death of a homeless man in Burien marked the second overdose death in the city in just the last week. Tacoma Public Schools are planning to change their bell schedule for next year’s school year. // LongForm: GUEST:  Ian Halcott is a business owner. His employees at his Pike Place Market coffee shop/bakery had a terrifying run in with a mentally unwell homeless man. The police didn’t respond.  // The Quick Hit: Joe Biden said he would debate Trump but behind the scenes his staff is urging him not to.  

What’s Trending: 9 juveniles were arrested in Kirkland for carjacking. Guest: Mark Mullet is claiming that the Washington Democrat primary is rigged in favor of Bob Ferguson. // Big Local: City Leaders in Bellevue are calling out the King County Sheriff and King County Executive Dow Constantine to resolve the dispute over the city’s camping ban. Gig Harbor is facing a budget shortfall after voters rejected a property tax increase. // A California teen blasted the state’s education system in a Fox News interview.  

The Supreme Court is hearing a case this morning on homelessness. It could have a big impact on how cities in our region respond to the homelessness crisis. That's particularly true for areas like Burien, which have banned public camping.We'll get the story from public radio reporter Jane Vaughan, who's following every twist and turn.We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback