Podcast Episodes

Firefighters arrested at Bear Gulch may have been set up

The Bear Gulch fire is now estimated to be more than 10,000 acres, in the Olympic National Forest. Two men who were fighting that fire were arrested and detained by federal immigration officials last…

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Monday Evening Headlines

Several new lightning-ignited fires are burning in Washington, President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard to Portland, and conservative activist and initiative sponsor Brian Haywood ha…

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For Seattle police, federal oversight is over. What's changed?

For the last 13 years, the Seattle Police Department has answered directly to the federal government.

But last week the consent decree ended.

KUOW’s Amy Radil talks about why the decree happened, why…

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Saturday Special: Fred Hutch Cancer Center celebrates 50 years, community colleges struggle with international enrollment and remembering veterans 80 years after the end of WWII

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center celebrated its 50th anniversary this week - the center has evolved from a scrappy lab doing what some cons…

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Friday Evening Headlines

Seattle closes three parks due to safety concerns, Mayor Harrell proposes plan to boost food access, and Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird will enter the Hall of Fame on Saturday.

It’s our daily roundup …

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Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Jane C. Hu

This week…

Autonomous vehicles are making their way to Seattle… But they have to have people in the drivers’ seat for a while.

Speaking of cars, the number of cars in Seattle has plateaued in recent …

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Thursday Evening Headlines

WA's top health official issues order that anyone can get a Covid vaccine, tariffs will cost jobs and raise prices in WA according to new report, and undercover cops will attend Seahawks games, dress…

Published on 5 days, 1 hour ago

Confused about how vaccines will work this year? Here's some clarity

**Story update: The Seattle Times reports that late on Wednesday several Washington insurers committed to continuing to cover the new COVID vaccine despite federal changes.**

West Coast states are te…

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Wednesday Evening Headlines

WA forms West Coast alliance to protect vaccine access, Seattle Police released from federal oversight, and Waymo's robotaxis are coming to Seattle.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUO…

Published on 6 days, 1 hour ago

"Live at the Neptune" grant gives a Seattle band the rockstar treatment

The Neptune Theatre in the U-District is usually a place for touring musicians.

Now a new grant from local arts organizations is opening the door to local music - by hosting a Seattle band on stage a…

Published on 6 days, 13 hours ago