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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:  Seattle Times reporter David K...

Last week, President Trump announced he was overturning the Environmental Protection Agency’s  "endangerment finding.” That finding is a scientific conclusion signed by the EPA in 2009. It determined that greenhouse gases are harmful to people and the environment, and it allowed the EPA to regulate heat trapping emissions like carbon dioxide and methane.  The current Presiden...

Another one of Seattle’s iconic movie theaters has been sold. This time, the Boeing IMAX theater.  The theater’s six story tall and 80 foot wide screen has endeared itself to local movie goers since it opened nearly 30 years ago.  Pacific Science Center sent out an email last week confirming they are selling the Boeing Imax, and a parcel of land equaling nearly a quarter of i...

Happy almost-Valentine’s day to all who celebrate.  It’s a time for love, of course. For fancy dinners. Cute notes. And hopefully, for some, a time for intimacy. We review some of the research, and get some advice, on our burning questions about sex, love and relationships. Guest Professor Nicole McNichols, author,  You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Ha...

What a WEEK!  Are your voices recovering from the Seahawks parade? Or from yelling at the Olympics on t-v like me?  Let’s get out there and do something FUN, or cute and sweet, for Valentine’s Day weekend!  Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows here with almost all of the lovely options we've got for the weekend! LINKS: The Atomic Bombshells: J’ADORE 17 Year An...

When you use dating apps, there’s a lot of pressure to make an impression in the mere moments you have before someone decides whether you’re worth the effort.  So, as frustrating as it can be, we understand that there’s a fair bit of truth-bending involved in finding love online: Like pictures with really flattering angles or exaggerations of interests.  All’s fai...

SEA...HAWKS! Need we say more? Surely by now, you know that your Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl this year. KUOW's Noel Gasca was on the scene of the Seahawks Victory Parade in downtown Seattle, she talked with us about what she saw.  Guest Noel Gasca, reporter, KUOW Related Links Seattle's 12s celebrate Super Bowl champion Seahawks Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this...

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:  Author of the Savage Love colu...

The retail operator for Eddie Bauer’s North American stores has filed for bankruptcy. Depending on how things turn out, the outdoor gear brand could see the closure of nearly 200 stores across the United States and Canada. The Seattle Times also reports that the company's store operator plans to close its headquarters in Seattle and lay off 60 workers.  This isn’t the first sign o...

Like many private companies, Nike has implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in its workplace. The Trump Administration has long been a vocal critic of such policies. On the  first day of his second term , President Trump signed an executive order, titled “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing.“ The Equal Employment Opportunity Commi...

Eviction cases hit an all time high in King County last year. It’s the latest data point in an ongoing trend. Since the Covid era eviction moratorium ended in 2022, the number of people facing eviction proceedings has risen every year.  This is happening even as rents have remained relatively flat.  Hanging over all of this is budget tightening in Olympia state lawmakers are planni...

If you’re a Seahawks fan, Sunday’s big game was glorious domination. For the rest of the hundred-and-thirty-million plus viewers the defensive showcase was maybe a bit of a snooze. But football fans had other ways to amp up the excitement: Betting cold hard cash. It’s impossible to avoid hearing about betting when you’re watching most sporting events in the US these days --...

It’s a whirlwind of emotions this today for Seahawks players and fans.  Seattle wasn’t supposed to dominate its division, or field another historic defense, or win the Super Bowl for the second time in team history. But that’s exactly what happened this season, culminating in yesterday’s 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots. From the trophy presentation at Levi'...

At the start of 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: KUOW Politics Editor...

This weekend, Seattleites will be able to buy drinks from the city’s first Thai coffee shop: Nudibranch Coffee, which is set to open its doors Feb. 7 on Capitol Hill.  The shop will serve drinks that reflect Thailand’s popular flavors and hot climate. Nudibranch also plans to host low-cost community events at the shop, like guest chef nights and gallery walks. This cafe-slash...

Every Thursday, Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows brings you the highlights for how to spend your weekend... And there are a couple of big events happening THIS WEEKEND, right?  Maybe something sports related? LINKS: Olympic Opening Ceremony Olympic Women's Hockey @ Rough & Tumble Ballard Full Watch Party Schedule Ear Hustle | Town Hall Seattle Eagle Festival | Arlington, WA Enumc...

From now through 2027, various lanes over the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle will close, making an already-challenging traffic situation worse.  WSDOT has encouraged travelers to Seattle, especially commuters, to consider using the bus instead of clogging the freeway with more cars.  But that might be a hard sell. Perennial concerns about safety, reliability, and access have plagued King C...

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:  Axios Twin Cities newsletter c...

Should you have to show your ID to watch porn online?  A proposal introduced in the State Legislature this month would require it.  If it passes, Washington will join over 20 states that already require age verification. Critics have said the law makes users vulnerable to data breaches and that content about LGBTQ people can be flagged as sexual, instead of educational, among other issue...

In a medical setting, if staffers think a patient is violent or threatening, they may restrain them to a hospital bed. Or inject them with a sedative.  In some cases, they might also use a spit hood.  This is a mesh or cloth covering that goes over a patient’s head. It was patented for law enforcement to use during arrests. Critics of these devices consider them dehumanizing&hellip...

You’ve heard a lot over the past few weeks about federal agents and how they’re policing the public in Minneapolis.  But let’s talk about how people in Washington are currently most likely to interact with Customs and Border Protection: At the border. At those crossings, there is the potential, for your phone, or other devices, to be searched.  Last fiscal year, Customs...

Seattle Public Schools has a new Superintendent.  Ben Shuldiner was the only finalist for the position, and the Seattle School Board unanimously approved his contract back in November. On Sunday he stepped into the role early after two teenagers, who are believed to be SPS students, were shot and killed at a bus stop in Rainier Valley. The shooting happened near both South Shore PK-8, and Rai...

At the start of 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: KUOW Reporter, Produ...

“The Chronology of Water” is a new movie that dives into the story of a woman’s life, told through scattered memories.  It’s the first feature film directed by Kristen Stewart. And it tackles heavy themes that the protagonist experiences firsthand, like sexual abuse and drug addiction.  But it also explores the beauty in that life, like the escape she finds in com...

The last few weeks, Seattle commuters have been weathering I-5 maintenance on the Ship Canal Bridge. The traffic is bad, the timeline is long … yeah, it’s not fun.  Maybe this will help ease the frustration while you wait in traffic. It could be worse: we could need a whole new bridge. That’s the situation for the I-5 span over the Columbia River, at the border of Washingto...