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Doors open for the show at 7 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. "Special guests" are expected. The free concert marks the debut of Macklemore's recently released album "BEN." In an interview with NPR, he describes the album as a return to his roots, having fun just making music and not being tied to any single genre or sound. Its title is based on his real name, Benjamin Haggerty. "Each… → Read More
How well can ChatGPT write, and how concerning should it be for teachers? How much recess time do you think school kids are getting these days? After a few generations of high schoolers being pushed into college, highly paid, skilled trades are experiencing a shortage. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for Valentine's Day, February 15, 2023. → Read More
Washington's roadways are the target of fresh federal funding, following a rise in unsafe driving and traffic fatalities in the state. → Read More
After seven years on the King County Council, and many more as a state lawmaker, Jeanne Kohl-Welles is retiring. → Read More
The trailer for the film "Somebody I Used to Know" dropped early Thursday. Viewers from around Washington state may notice a familiar feature among the promotional footage — Leavenworth. Good times around the maypole, reindeer, giant pretzels and other Bavarian delights make a brief appearance in the rom-com trailer, also featuring Alison Brie ("Community," "GLOW"), Jay Ellis ("Top Gun:… → Read More
A Lakewood gun shop will pay a $15,000 fine for violating Washington's ban on selling high-capacity magazines. → Read More
Former WSU football coach Mike Leach died Monday in Mississippi after reportedly suffering a heart attack. → Read More
Seattle is not very fun. At least, that's the case according to one recent analysis. Get ready, I'm going to gripe about another pop analysis that I found a bit amusing to think about. What makes a city "fun"? → Read More
The holiday season means there is plenty to watch, both on screen and on Seattle-area stages. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for December 6, 2022. → Read More
As we head into a season of giving, food insecurity is one issue we can address in the Seattle area. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for November 28, 2022. → Read More
Smiley made the announcement via Twitter, Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, a day after initial election results came in. → Read More
What would you do if you woke up late at night, and someone was smoking next to your bed? This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for October 28, 2022. → Read More
Fall rain is arriving later this week. That's good news for wildfire fighters and air quality, but it's concerning for health officials bracing themselves for a Covid and flu surge. There is also concern among food banks anticipating greater demand once pandemic orders phase out. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for October 18, 2022. → Read More
The minimum wage in Seattle will go up in 2023, but how much depends on the employer. → Read More
I'll tell you about today's "Did You Know" factoid in a second. But first, I have to spritz my dog Cosmo with a fur conditioner and give him a special Himalayan yak cheese chew as he lays on a dog bed shaped like an '80s tape cassette ... OK, where was I? Oh yeah, Washington state has the third most spoiled dogs in the USA. According to a Forbes survey of dog owners across the nation, our state… → Read More
The Seattle Police Department is sending a message to Kia owners: watch your cars closely and get extra anti-theft protection. A TikTok trend is being blamed for a recent rise in Kia thefts. The TikTok videos provide instructions for how to break into a Kia and start it using a unique hack — a USB charging cable. SPD says a recent rise in Kia thefts across the city may be inspired by online… → Read More
The Seattle Audubon Society is dropping "Audubon" from its name. Kirkland police have taken in 151 guns in exchange for more than $18,000 in gift cards this summer. Overall crime in Washington is down ... but violent crime is up. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for July 22, 2022. → Read More
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of a Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for adults 18 and older. The vaccine was tested at the University of Washington School of Medicine for emergency use. The vaccine is protein based and could soon be available to the American public, if the CDC gives the final thumbs up. “It's a vaccine that is more like traditional vaccines for hepatitis B or… → Read More
A total of 15 counties in Washington state are experiencing high Covid community levels. According to the CDC, six of those are in Western Washington, including: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Pierce, and Thurston counties. The remaining nine counties in Eastern Washington include: Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Spokane, Ferry, Lincoln, Walla Walla, Columbia, and Asotin. Community Covid levels… → Read More
As the Seattle-area housing market cools, it's putting pressure on the rental market. Western Washington is trying out safe lots, one more time, in an effort to address hometry at starting safe lots Washington's new gun regulations This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for June 30, 2022. → Read More