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Members of Congress from Washington state are almost unified in their condemnation of the Iran war, which passed the two-month mark this week.
But the two House Republicans on the east side have been supportive of President Trump’s decision to strike Iran starting Feb. 28th.
One of them is Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a Republican representing Washington's 5th Congressional District.
Baumgartner has been a vocal champion of the ...
If you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend.
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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: Cat Smith, KUOW politics editor
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A plethora of social media influencers and affordable, high-quality products means the quest for so-called “perfect skin” seems more attainable than ever.
Poreless, plump, unwrinkled, acne-free: Companies are ready to sell you something to make those attributes a reality for you.
But does anyone really need a 20-step skincare routine? And when do our efforts start to do us harm – either physically or...
Sound Transit is looking at potential cuts and readjustments to its ST3 plan. Voters approved the vision for the next phase of regional transit nearly a decade ago.
But last year, Sound Transit announced it was somewhere between 30 and 40 billion dollars in the hole. At a Sound Transit retreat in March, board members were presented with the reality that they may need to drop planned stations or entire lines in Ballard,...
The Trump Administration is changing federal cannabis policy.
On Thursday acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying medical marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug.
That puts the drug in the same category as substances like ketamine and anabolic steroids.
Now, this doesn’t mean cannabis is legal nationwide, and people with convictions related to marijuana won’t see their charges...
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: David Kroman - Seattle Times City Hall Reporter
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In less than two months, Seattle will begin hosting matches for the 2026 World Cup.
And, like in the 10 other U.S. host cities, there is a lot of excitement here about this mega international sporting event coming to town.
... But there's likely some trepidation, too, as people think ahead to the congested streets, possible transit hangups and big crowds.
Seattleites could be tempted to ask, how did we get roped into th...
Hey, it's your weekly roundup of everything worth going out & doing this weekend!
HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows
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If you’ve walked through Westlake Park recently, perhaps you’ve noticed the new statue of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher and Hindu monk.
Vivekananda is credited with introducing yoga and the Vedanta philosophy to a global audience.
That statue is a gift to the city from the government of India.
People from India represent more than 10 percent of Washington’s foreign-born residents. As of 2024, nearly 95,000 King...
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: Greg Kim, reporter for the Climate Lab at The Seattle Times who wr...
Canada needs healthcare workers, but there just aren't enough of them in the country. So they've amped up their efforts to recruit medical professionals from other countries, especially the United States.
And Canada is seeing quite a bit of success. Last year, the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons reported licensing three times the number of American physicians than they had the year before.
One person try...
A California doctor is suing primary care provider One Medical, claiming she was fired in part for retaliation for raising concerns about patient care.
Amazon owns One Medical, it bought the company in 2023.
The service offers telemedicine and in-person locations and Amazon Prime members are able to access a One Medical membership at a discount.
The company’s goal is to use technology to make primary care as conve...
The January shooting of two teenage boys in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood devastated its residents. The incident also amplified a split between people who believe surveillance cameras could help keep residents safe, and those who remain concerned about how data from the cameras gets used.
Guest
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, freelance reporter for the South Seattle Emerald
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South Seattle Emerald: What Safety Looks Li...
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: Angela Poe Russell, a veteran journalist and the playwright behind...
In August 2018, Richard "Beebo" Russell stole a Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 aircraft from SeaTac International Airport. A new documentary tells his story through the eyes of his friends and family, who opened up for the first time since their 2018 statement.
Guest
Patricia E. Gillespie, documentary filmmaker and director of #SKYKING
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The Seattle Times: ‘#SkyKing’ director talks Hulu documentary about R...
KUOW journalist Isolde Raftery has taken us back in time, to Seattle’s Garfield High School 26 years ago.
In her podcast, "Adults in the Room", she tells listeners about a rumor about a teacher named Tom Hudson. The rumor was that Hudson was sexually abusing a student.
Mr. Hudson was a popular teacher at Garfield. He taught biology and led a student outdoors program. At the time, Isolde and her best friend Ella Hu...
Hey, it's your weekly roundup of everything worth going out & doing this weekend!
HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows
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Looking for something to do this weekend?
How about… a perimenopausal comedy cabaret featuring killer whales?
Intiman Theatre is running a production called "The Orca Show." It’s a play that explores the lead character’s experience with perimenopause.
Along the way she bonds with someone who can truly understand what she’s going through: An orca whale.
The writer and performer behind "The Orca Show" stopped...
Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what those stories 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
Melanie Henshaw, Indigenous affairs reporter at Investiga...
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