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Democrats in Olympia now want to tax your booze even more. King County is trying to pass yet another tax. GUEST: We’re excited to announced Dana Loesch is joining the KTTH family. // Big Local: More controversy out of Pullman as two suspects were booked for tearing down signs promoting Charlie Kirk visiting WSU. A middle school wrestling coach in Auburn has been arrested for child sex crimes. Redmond police is hosting a gun buyback program this weekend with gift cards. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim: Jason and KIRO News Radio’s Jake Skorheim discuss the rise in political violence.

What’s Trending: Washington Democrats effectively legalize infanticide and late term abortion, but call it compassion. City of Seattle finally recognizes undercover detective five years after his suicide. NVIDIA to manufacture American-Made AI supercomputers in U.S. making a “Gigantic Commitment” of $500 Billion. //  LongForm: GUEST: Jake Skorheim on 8p.m. Sunsets and fake allergies // Quick Hit: King County braces for the loss of a federal program to help homeless people

A 13-year-old was charged in a shooting at Lakeland Elementary. A family in Tacoma is dealing with King County’s soft-on-crime policies. Pro-Hamas activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported according to a federal judge. Last month’s inflation numbers are looking pretty good. // Big Local: Lake Washington High School was closed today due to a fake bomb threat. Redmond police used a drone to catch a shoplifter. Former Tacoma police chief Avery Moore received a huge buyout to resign. Snoqualmie fired their police chief. // CNN data analyst Harry Enten was shocked by some favorable polling numbers for the GOP.

State workers protest possible furloughs, eviction rates reach record highs in King County, and Seattle post-grads worry they'll be targeted by President Trump for supporting Gaza. 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.

Public Health—Seattle & King County will host its annual “Every Month Is Black History Month: A Community Health & Resource Fair” on April 12th at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle. The event will offer free meals, museum admission, and a range of services and activities, including health screenings, parenting resources, a Black business marketplace, and free mammograms and car seats for those with appointments. Devon Love, Equity and Community Engagement Manager with Public Health—Seattle & King County, shares details on the upcoming event. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

Yet another shooting in Seattle at a hookah lounge. Former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was the victim of a home invasion in Maple Valley over the weekend. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) blasted the media’s hypocrisy of their coverage of “Signal-gate.” // Big Local: Two teens were killed during a shooting at a house party in King County. A man from Entiat died during a base jumping accident. Will Sea-Tac be able to handle the increased demand from spring break travelers. // You Pick the Topic: ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo says it’s difficult when people don’t use the proper pronouns.

Police in King County, Washington, are searching for suspects involved in an armed home break-in of former NFL star Richard Sherman. The retired cornerback said his home was robbed while his wife and kids were inside. Last week, airport police were called to the air traffic control tower at DCA with reports of a fight between two FAA employees inside the control tower. The FAA says an employee is on administrative leave and it's investigating the incident. A new study on intermittent fasting found that people who limited eating three days per week lost about 17 pounds in a year on average, compared to nearly 11 pounds for those counting daily calories. Experts say the weight-loss plan is not for everyone. Nutritionist and dietitian Keri Glassman joins "CBS Mornings" to explain. Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political. NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, who races for Michael Jordan's 23XI team, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his podium finish at the Cook Out 400 and what it means for the season ahead. Comedian Mo Amer, known for his award-winning show "Mo" and his Netflix special "Mohammed in Texas," reflects on turning his experience as a Palestinian-American refugee into powerful, personal comedy. He speaks with CBS Mornings at The Improv about family, displacement, and why laughter is necessary Actor Roman Zaragoza joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role as Sass on the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," and how a returning character could stir up his love life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Edwin Obras was appointed to a vacant seat in the state House of Representatives in December 2024, and for a lawmaker just getting his feet wet, he's made a splash. After a 30-year career in human services, he knows his way around the Capitol and already has bills poised to become law. You'll meet him today as we continue our conversations with the newest members of the House Democratic Caucus.

And our final episode in our council series is Councilmemers Tracy Taylor and Hanan Amer, two of our newest on the council.  Councilmember Taylor was a 6-time Emmy nominated and Edward R. Murrow TV/Radio Reporter in the Seattle Market for over two decades before transitioning to government work.  She now serves as a Communications Coordinator in the City of Kent, bringing her wealth of experience and community-driven spirit to her current role.  Tracy's dedication to the community is evident as the former Vice President and current board member of the Seattle Animal Foundation, volunteer and foster family with Hearts for Doxies Dog Rescue, and former City of Auburn Arts Commissioner. In addition to her community service, Tracy is a devoted bonus mom to her 18-year-old daughter and a wife to her husband, Kyle.  Councilmember Amer was born in Oklahoma and raised in Benghazi, Libya. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Benghazi University and works as an engineer at The Boeing Company. In 2008, Hanan married her husband, who has been a resident of Auburn since the 1990s. They raised their children in this beautiful community, both of whom graduated from Auburn High School. (Go Trojans).  Hanan graduated from the Community Emergency Response Team (or CERT) program in 2014 and is a proud lifelong member of Girl Scouts. In 2023, she was honored with her 35-year volunteer pin as a Girl Scout / Girl Guide and received the Girl Scout honor pin for outstanding service in Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She also earned the Bronze and Gold President's Service Volunteer Awards for her dedication to volunteering with the Girl Scouts and United Way of King County. 

The Rho Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is offering scholarships to young women in King County aiming to advance their college education. With the application deadline approaching, the organization is committed to supporting these aspiring scholars. Rachel Steward, the sorority's president, will provide insights into the organization and the scholarship on the Rhythm & News podcast.

It’s Opening Day of baseball today, and the Mariners are starting fresh with zero wins and zero losses. There’s a lot of hope, and a lot of cynicism, floating around. The Ms are looking to put the last two heartbreaking seasons behind them and get back into the playoffs this season. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones will tell us how. Find info on King County bus changes here. 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.

On this bonus DOME-OLITION episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel marks the 25th anniversary of the implosion of the KINGDOME – Seattle and King County's multipurpose domed stadium – by digging into his personal archives for this piece originally produced (with help from Jim Gates) for the KUOW Public Radio history series “THIS NOT JUST IN.” CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streaming everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel remembers former Washington legislator and longtime Democratic Speaker of the State House Frank Chopp, who passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2025. In this archival interview from 2020, Mr. Chopp explains his role in preservation of an apartment complex in King County, and its conversion to public housing. As Mr. Chopp says in the interview, "Saving [this] apartment complex - it's not historically significant or architecturally significant - but the community is what's significant. So when we preserve something, it's not just a building, it's the community that's living there. And that's extremely important, to keep that sense of community together." CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and streaming everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

The King County Sheriff’s Office is facing a staffing shortage. Patty Murray and the Democrats are spreading more baseless lies about Trump’s position on medicare and medicaid. Guest: Josh Hammer on his new book Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. // Big Local: Everett is reverting back to diesel buses after their electric buses experienced repeated failures. Live coverage of NASA’s news conference. // You Pick the Topic: Actor Tracy Morgan was seen getting violently ill and being taken away in a wheelchair at last night’s New York Knicks game.

(The Center Square) – The King County Sheriff's Office is reducing staff to minimal levels at two of its precincts due to budget constraints. Staffing at the Sheriff's Office's north and southeast precincts are being reduced, made effective on Monday, when the department announced the change in staffing. Impacted communities include parts of unincorporated King County, such as Redmond Ridge, Fairwood and Fall City. 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_4906d87e-0436-11f0-a775-5f1f66b2fd90.html

An ex-con that received clemency from former Washington Governor Jay Inslee was arrested for possessing a massive amount of fentanyl. An activist judge attempted to stop the Trump Administration violent illegal aliens over the weekend. Trump has pulled Secret Service protection for Hunter Biden. // LongForm: GUEST: We Heart Seattle’s Andrea Suarez on the epidemic of vacant lots in King County being taken over by homeless people. // Quick Hit: A Seattle Transit Activist wants gondolas from Capitol Hill to South Lake Union. Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has new ride.

The Eastside of King County has a new Queen of senior living support. Senior Care Authority's eldercare consulting franchise network now covers Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Newcastle, and Mercer Island, Washington - all under the guidance of Veronica Griffiths. Go to https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/locations/eastside-king-co-and-surrounding-areas/ Senior Care Authority City: Petaluma Address: 755 Baywood Drive Website: https://www.seniorcareauthority.com

Before there were influencers, Donald Byrd was busy influencing art and culture through his countless contributions in Dance. As an established force on both coasts with Seattle now his home, the iconic choreographer shares stories, insights and deep feelings that are the culmination of an artist's life well lived.    In this honest conversation with high school senior Gavin M., the legend articulates the significance of an Artist in 2025. He also debunks Drug use and addiction from a years-long struggle that he successfully overcame. He discusses Blackness in America, and how Black people are alchemists that turn pain and oppression into gold. And together they explore the ways that we can achieve more balance, growth and compassion through work on Self.    Donald Byrd has been the Artistic Director of Spectrum Dance Theater since December 2002. Formerly, he was Artistic Director of Donald Byrd/The Group, a critically acclaimed contemporary dance company, founded in Los Angeles and later based in New York, that toured both nationally and internationally. His career has been long and complex, and his choreographic and theatrical interests are broad. The New York Times describes him as “a choreographer with multiple personalities ... an unabashed eclectic.” He received a Tony-nomination for his choreography for The Color Purple and a Bessie Award for The Minstrel Show.   Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Donald Byrd: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Byrd_(choreographer) more about Spectrum Dance Theater 4Culture - 4culture.org

Thursday, March 13 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Seattle Port Commissioner, Position 3 Hamdi Mohamed represents over 2million King County residents. She is the immediate past president of the Port Commission, and she currently serves on the following Port Commission Committees: Audit, Equity &Workforce Development, Governance, Airport Workforce Conditions (Ad Hoc). *Estela Ortega, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Seattle's El Centro de la Raza whose mission for the nonprofit is to build unity across racial and economic lines, and to organize, empower, and defend our most vulnerable populations. She has dedicated the last 47 years of her career to El Centro de la Raza. *Shaude' Moore, CEO, Central District Community Preservation & Development Authority (CDCPDA) aka McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development (MCCED). She also a Senior Global Program Manager at Amazon Web services in Seattle and she serves as president of Amazon's Black Employee Network (BEN) and she is president of the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition. *Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church of Renton WA is a Preacher, Visionary, and Transformational Leader. She is using her position to open doors for those who are marginalized, and she advocates Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. *Bookie Gates, Founder, Baseball Without Borders has organized "The Historical Black College University (HBCU) Seattle Series". Historically Black College Coppin State University of Baltimore, Maryland will play the Seattle University baseball team in a three-game set March 14-16 at Bannerwood Park, home of the Seattle University Redhawks. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. John Swartzberg, Clinical Professor Emeritus at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, provides an update on Avian Influenza; Dr. Susan Hernandez, an Epidemiologist at Public Health Seattle and King County, explains how her team used novel data to improve identification of Medicaid members who use tobacco; and a new ASTHO resource is available for your department's accreditation and reaccreditation. ASTHO Web Page: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Scientific Symposium CDC Web Page: Notes From the Field: Enhanced Identification of Tobacco Use Among Adult Medicaid Members — King County, Washington, 2016–2023 ASTHO Web Page: A Guide for Sustainable Public Health Accreditation ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

Interview with retired King County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Detective Jon HollandYears of Service: 1987-2019Jon began his career in law enforcement with the South Salt Lake City, Utah Police Department. After two years, he moved to Washington State and began working for the King County Sheriff's Office, located just south of Seattle.Jon started on patrol but gradually rose through the ranks, serving in the Street Crimes Team, Vice Unit, FBI Fugitive Task Force, and Special Assault Unit, before finally joining the Major Crimes Unit.While in the Major Crimes Unit, Jon handled cold cases, violent crimes, and homicide investigations, and briefly participated in the Green River Killer investigation. Jon is the owner of Holland Polygraph, based in Southern California.

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.  

URSULA'S TOP STORIES: Ecominic boycott of big business, will it do anything? Gov. Ferguson's new budget, King County's first case of the Measles // GUEST: Ted Buhner discusses layoffs at NOAA and how that impacts our day to day lives // WE NEED TO TALK about travel agent jobs on the rise

Seattle retools its approach to homelessness outreach, Expedia announces more layoffs, and King County agencies are asked to comb through their budgets for cuts. 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. 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.

Puget Sound Energy is considering moving power lines underground to prevent outages. Jeff Bezos announced some big changes to the opinion section of the Washington Post. Bruce Harrell and the Downtown Seattle Association provided an update on the state of Downtown. // Big Local: The City of Tacoma just spent money to virtue signal. Just hours after King County and the local transit union reached an agreement to create a safety task force, someone was shot at the Renton Metro Transit Center. A teen in Kennewick was arrested in an armed robbery at a coffee shop. // You Pick the Topic: Jake Tapper is releasing a very ironic book about Joe Biden’s cognitive decline.

In Olympia, the Democrats' honeymoon with Gov. Bob Ferguson was short -- and it's now over, says Rep. Kristine Reeves, the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. Ferguson has laid out his plans for closing a multi-billion dollar shortfall while still boosting spending on hiring police and largely avoiding new taxes. But plenty of his fellow Dems are not yet onboard with a plan that leads with cuts instead of new revenue. The party is also fractured on how and whether to make those investments in law enforcement. The Legislative Black Caucus, for one, wants two new dollars spent on community services for every dollar that pays for more police. Kristine Reeves represents south King County in the state House and is chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. She joins Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone to break down the budget talks, and spill a little tea on how the various Democratic factions are getting along in Olympia. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes. Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.Our editor is Gabriel Spitzer. Our producer this week is Hans Anderson. Our hosts are Scott Greenstone and Libby Denkmann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a hostage situation the King County doesn’t want you to know about. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made a big announcement about White House press briefings. Contrary to initial reports, the Philadelphia Eagles will be visiting the White House. Starbucks is making cuts to its menu. // Big Local: Tacoma Public Schools says they will ignore Trump’s Executive Order regarding trans athletes. An Enumclaw family is mourning after their cows were senselessly killed. // You Pick the Topic: Alec Baldwin was confronted by a Trump impersonating heckler.

What’s Trending: Brazen thieves steal from the same Lynnwood dealership just days apart. Western Washington universities respond to the White House ultimatum on DEI programs. King County council says that employee instant-messages must be recorded, filed, and maintained for the sake of the public. Netflix is investing $1B in Mexico over the next four years to produce movies and TV shows in the country. // Rep. Jasmine Crockett went in on DOGE and made wild claims about the future of the country. Including a statement so out of touch that she might have succeeded in bringing everyone together. The former energy undersecretary Geraldine Richmond said that she is worried about former federal employees being recruited by China. And JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon went on a tirade against working from home. // JD Vance was the leading speaker at CEPAC today. He spoke about how much illegal immigration is costing the American people and why turning around the immigration crisis will solve the fiscal crisis.

The King County Police Officers’ Guild pulls no punches on trans-captain social media scandal. Belltown residents are at their wit’s end with the rampant crime and drug use. Guest: State Rep. Jenny Graham (R-Spokane) explains her decision to support a controversial new hate crime bill. // Big Local: A Lego store in University Place had thousands of dollars of merchandise stolen. A homeless shelter in Everett that was going to be forced to move out of downtown has been given an extra two months to find a new spot. // You Pick the Topic: The desks that allow you to stand may not be as good for you as you think.

Washington's Democratic Congress members continue to push back on President Trump, Mayor Bruce Harrell talks about Seattle's priorities at his "State of the City" address, and a King County family believes their relative has been unjustly taken to a Guantanamo prison facility. 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.

A large swath of Seattle’s homeless are from outside King County. The increase in egg prices is creating hard times for Seattle restaurants. The Washington Post is canceling a controversial ad from a left-wing group regarding Trump and Elon Musk. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Island County GOP Chairman Tim Hazelo is being prosecuted for violated the County’s mask mandate. // Quick Hit: JD Vance reprimanded European nations for their rampant censorship.

Gun violence trending downward in King County, unionized REI employees want representation on the company's board, and we remember Wing Luke, who would've turned 100 this month. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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.

ANGELA'S TOP STORIES: Fred Hutch ends DEI/ New bill could prevent abuse in youth sports. / Decrease in King County shootings. // Trump's tactic of overwhelming citizens with barrage of executive orders. // WE NEED TO TALK. . . TikTok returns to Apple and Google App stores. 

Have you tucked into a romance novel lately? If not, you might be in the minority of readers. Romance sales are soaring. Last year, they grew twice as fast as the rest of the fiction market. In the past, the genre’s commercial value was widely accepted - romance books have always been big sellers. But now, its literary merit is being recognized, too. So this Valentine’s Day, there’s more reason than ever to find love in a stack of books. And we won’t leave you hunting. GUESTS: Charlie Hunts, owner of Charlie’s Queer Books in Seattle Ren Rice, owner of The Romance Era Bookstore in Vancouver, WA Jenna Zarzycki, a librarian with the King County public library system. RELATED LINKS: NPR producer shares her pick of romance novels from our annual Books We Love list — KUOW A surprising genre of romance novels is gaining popularity — KUOW The Romance Era Bookshop Charlie’s Queer Books 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.

It’s been nearly five years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a worldwide pandemic. One of the first researchers to document its community spread was Dr. Helen Chu with UW Medicine. Now, Dr. Chu’s team has a new study called SeaPrep up and running in Seattle, that’s meant to help us prepare for the next pandemic. King County severe weather shelter info is here. The hotline is (206) 245-1026. Information on the WSF community meetings can be found here. 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.

3pm: Guest - John Wilson - King County assessor and Candidate for KC Executive // King County Executive proposes defunding over $85 million from public safety // Jeffrey Epstein files: Trump's election could expose names on 'black book' list // Pam Bondi points the finger at Clinton and Epstein’s relationship // Michael Wolff on Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and his decision to release details about their friendship // Women speak 3,000 more words daily than men during midlife, study shows

King County Executive proposing MASSIVE public safety budget cuts. A Seattle high school principal was arrested for DUI. CNN’s Scott Jennings called out Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell for her lies about tariffs. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan on the upcoming requirement to have a REAL ID in order to fly. // Quick Hit: Two more of Trump’s cabinet nominees received good news on their confirmation prospects.

A proposed bill in the state legislature would make clergy members mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Currently, Washington is one of few states that doesn't require clergy members to do so. We talk with Democratic State Senator Noel Frame about why she's pushing for this change. Find information for King County's cold weather shelters here. You can also call (206) 245-1026 Information about the David Lynch remembrance at The Beacon is here. 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.

Top Stories:1. Funding levels drop for women foundersFormidable article2. The business of subscription boxesno article3. Seattle shipping company closesPSBJ article4. RTO: Companies re-thinking dress codesPSBJ articleAbout guest Ambika Singh - Founder & CEO, ArmoireAmbika launched Armoire, a clothing rental company, in 2016. Prior to this she worked in consulting, various startups like Rover, and also Microsoft. She is on the board of United Way of King County. She received her undergraduate degree in History/Economics/Microfinance at Dartmouth and her MBA at MIT.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Renton Law Enforcement and families are fed up with a soft-on-crime King County judge. Guest: Cliff Mass tells us if we’ll be getting snow this weekend. // Big Local: ICE made another arrest in Washington, this time in Centralia. The City of Cle Elum might be declaring bankruptcy. Businesses in Parkland are struggling due to a construction project on the Spanaway loop that has no end in sight. // A HS basketball coach in Colorado was suspended after he refused to shake hands with the other team’s Jewish coaches and hung a Palestinian flag.

Is King County actually trying to crack down on juvenile crime? ICE raids have begun. Samsung might move some of its manufacturing to the United States due to the threat of Trump tariffs. President Trump is also seeking to repeal the Biden-era EV mandate. // GUEST: Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) gives an update on the confirmation process for President Trump’s cabinet appointments. // Why don’t people take time differences into consideration when texting?

Project 2025 proposes big changes for nuclear cleanup at Hanford, tariffs on Canadian imports could boost energy bills in WA, and King County passes a "Youth Bill of Rights." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.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 Context of White Supremacy hosts the weekly summit on Neutralizing Workplace Racism 01/17/25. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s federal holiday will be officially recognized by White people this coming Monday. Gus says expect some sort of tackiness from White co-workers over the next few days. #RacistJokes California is experiences nightmares as the death and property loss from the Southern California wildfires is still being calculated. Numerous non-white workers throughout the region lost their residence and/or their job because of the blazes or have had their health impacted by having to work in the midst of apocalyptic air pollution. And here in Gus T.'s Seattle, Washington state, King County Metro Workers honored non-white operator Shawn Yim who was stabbed to death by a White passenger earlier this year. Metro Transit operators, many of whom are classified as non-white, rallied to address the lack of safety for King County employees. According to reporting by Seattle's KING5 News, Yim allegedly exited the bus to confront his suspected killer who had pepper sprayed him before exiting the vehicle. Gus strongly discourages following someone who's wronged you or any form of retaliation in the workplace. #NoPoliticsOnTheJob #TheCOWS16Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

Monsanto to pay $100 million over classroom chemicals, juvenile crime on the rise in King County, and Seattle's original Burgermaster to close. 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.

Pete Hegseth withstood Democrat attacks at his confirmation hearing today. 60 cats and dogs from LA shelters were flown to Seattle to ease the burden of the wildfires. // The King County council held a meeting to address the safety concerns amongst Metro bus drivers. // The mainstream media is trying to make President Trump the bad guy for nor wanting the flag to fly at half staff on Inauguration Day. Joe Biden’s mental decline continues.

Norovirus is spreading in King County, President Biden expands oil drilling ban off WA coast, and former WA Congressman Jim McDermott remembers Jimmy Carter. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.The interview with Jim McDermott was produced by John O'Brien. 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.

What’s Trending: Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer accused of stalking, but it is unclear whether or not Troyer ever came in contact with the defendant. SWAT teams will begin to have constant presence in the International District in an effort to cut down crime rates in the area. The FBI was left scrambling after the local agent from New Orleans who first addressed the media completely contradicted herself and gave out false information. And Jake Skorheim joins the show to talk about the New Years holiday. // Big Local: A DEI agent in King County is considering suing the city of Federal Way over a contract dispute. And a family in Renton has a unique e-scooter stolen from their garage while they were home. // You Pick the Topic: Even though the Seahawks are eliminated from playoff contention, head coach Mike MacDonald said that he will do everything he can to get his players the incentive bonuses they deserve.

What’s Trending: 6 customers draw guns on men attempting to steal from Marysville store // Manhunt continues in California for illegal immigrant who shot and killed officer on Christmas // Father books flights to spend Christmas with flight attendant daughter // What to do with your Christmas tree // NBC News faces backlash after running story saying Trump is the first President to not visit the troops // State Supreme Court says King County youth jail advocates filed challenge too late.

Seattle and King County have joined a suit to overturn the will of voters on I-2066. In a matter of days, three separate stories about child predators in local public schools. Trump's historic comeback honored in Time. Florida's social media ban for minors becomes law January 1.

Seattle teens can get free online therapy, grocery merger blocked in court, and a King County staffer received $323,000 in an alleged kickback scheme. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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.