Podcast Episodes

Asahel Curtis' photography continues to surprise archivists nearly a century later

At the turn of the 20th century, Asahel Curtis was a prolific photographer who traveled throughout Washington. His work captured the state as it unde…

2 years, 2 months ago

"The importance of giving folks their flowers" - Black & Loud Fest highlights Black performers across the PNW

If someone asked you to name three Rock musicians that are Black, could you?

Some people might be able to, but in general there aren’t a lot of them.…

2 years, 2 months ago

Burien faces new challange to homelessness policy, this time on religious grounds

There’s a new wrinkle in the debate over homelessness policy in the city of Burien. 

Last September, Burien passed a controversial ordinance banning …

2 years, 2 months ago

PFAs in Spokane's well water? Maybe recall a County Commissioner

Spokane County Commissioner Al French is facing a recall effort over his handling of disclosures of contaminated groundwater in the West Plains. 
 
The…

2 years, 2 months ago

How small acts of “dignity” can help vulnerable populations

One of the best coffee spots in Bellingham isn’t a cafe, at least according to some of the folks in the city’s unhoused population. Instead, it’s a c…

2 years, 2 months ago

As light rail expands, suburbs plan for density

Riders packed trains on Friday to see four new stations on the One Line, which now stops in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood.

At the 148th …

2 years, 2 months ago

A look at the Seahawks before their home opener on Sunday

Being a sports fan in Washington State is akin to riding the Extreme Scream at the fair: big highs, and REAL SUDDEN LOWS. 

Yes, I’m looking at you, S…

2 years, 2 months ago

King County Council is unanimous: keep the youth jail open

Members of the King County Council have moved to officially say the county’s youth jail should remain open.

The council voted last week eight-to-zero…

2 years, 2 months ago

Why Washington is a bellwether for the presidential election

The Democratic party is riding the Good Vibes Express after its Chicago convention. 

And a look at polling averages gives them reason to celebrate: S…

2 years, 2 months ago

WSU researchers are on a quest to digitize over 30,000 bees, butterflies and other pollinators

Washington State University's MT James Entomological Collection is the largest insect museum in the state, it holds around three million specimens. 

2 years, 2 months ago