Clare McGrane
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Seattle, WA, United States
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Articles by Clare McGrane – GeekWire – Page 3 of 36
Clare McGrane is a GeekWire reporter who covers life sciences, biotechnology and general assignment technology stories, in addition to producing the GeekWire radio show and podcast. A graduate of the University of Washington, she is passionate about nonfiction storytelling, particularly stories about how science impacts our daily lives. In her spare time you'll find her singing with the Seattle… → Read More
Articles by Clare McGrane – GeekWire – Page 2 of 36
Clare McGrane is a GeekWire reporter who covers life sciences, biotechnology and general assignment technology stories, in addition to producing the GeekWire radio show and podcast. A graduate of the University of Washington, she is passionate about nonfiction storytelling, particularly stories about how science impacts our daily lives. In her spare time you'll find her singing with the Seattle… → Read More
One of Washington's favorite hikes, Rattlesnake Ledge, gets a major makeover
The Rattlesnake Ledge trail leads to one of the best views in the Seattle region. This summer, the trail will look a little different thanks to an overhaul to a → Read More
It's coyote o'clock in Seattle. Bring your cat back in
If you're going by NextDoor, it sounds like an army of coyotes is cruising Seattle streets for pet cats. But cats may not be on the menu as much as cat owners fret. Patricia Murphy speaks with KUOW editor Isolde Raftery about why she started looking into coyotes — and what they like to eat. Turns out, coyotes may be to thank for curbing the city's rat population. → Read More
The Nutcracker is back this holiday season, and it's ditching racist caricatures
Covid precautions have led to a new way of performing the Nutcracker ballet. But there's another big change that has nothing to do with Covid: the character of the Chinese Tea dancer, which plays on racist stereotypes about Asian people, won’t be in this year’s production. → Read More
Birding 101: You don’t need fancy binoculars to be a bird nerd
Lots of folks turned to the outdoors during the pandemic — starting container gardens, enjoying the parks, or getting to know the local wildlife. That got the team behind KUOW’s podcast Seattle Now interested in birding — you know, the hobby. → Read More
Birding 101: You don’t need fancy binoculars to be a bird nerd
Lots of folks turned to the outdoors during the pandemic — starting container gardens, enjoying the parks, or getting to know the local wildlife. That got the team behind KUOW’s podcast Seattle Now interested in birding — you know, the hobby. → Read More
Why crows are dive bombing unsuspecting Seattleites
Seattle tends to have more crows than the average U.S. city. Mostly we get along fine, but it's the time of year when crows will dive bomb unsuspecting passers by. We head to Seward Park with a crow expert to find out why. → Read More
Articles by Clare McGrane
Clare McGrane is a GeekWire reporter who covers life sciences, biotechnology and general assignment technology stories, in addition to producing the GeekWire radio show and podcast. A graduate of the… → Read More
Seattle Now: What IS contact tracing?
You’ve probably been hearing the words “contact tracing” a lot lately -- it's supposed to be the key to keeping Covid-19 under control. But what is it exactly? → Read More
Why is Seattle so geeky? We went on a quest to find out
Seattle is home to some of the biggest game and comics conventions in the world. Board game cafes are scattered across the city. So what is it about Seattle that makes geek culture thrive here? → Read More
Two podcasts to listen to this week: 'Hot & Bothered' and 'Overheard at National Geographic'
Do you love podcasts, but don’t know how to find new shows? Are you new to podcasts, and don't know where to start? → Read More
Two podcasts to listen to this week: '13 Minutes to the Moon' and 'Code Switch'
Do you love podcasts, but don’t know how to find new shows? Are you new to podcasts, and don't know where to start? → Read More
GUILTY: Bill Talbott convicted of murder after family tree unearthed his decades-old secret
This was the first case to put on trial a technique using genetic tracing. → Read More
GUILTY: Bill Talbott convicted of murder after family tree unearths his decades-old secret
This is the first time a suspect was nabbed using the combined powers of DNA and old-school genealogy. → Read More
Two podcasts you should listen to this week: 'In the Dark' and 'The New Yorker: Fiction'
Do you love podcasts, but don’t know how to find new shows? Are you new to podcasts, and don't know where to start? → Read More
Two podcasts you should listen to this week: 'Reply all' and 'Tell Them, I Am'
Do you love podcasts, but don’t know how to find new shows? Are you new to podcasts, and don't know where to start? → Read More
Friday politics: An upbeat Jay Inslee stumbles on the campaign trail
CNN, CBS, MSNBC. New York, Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina. It’s a big week for Gov. Jay Inslee in his 2020 presidential campaign. → Read More
'I would have grounded Boeing 737 Max much sooner,' says Gov. Inslee
Washington Governor Jay Inslee says Boeing 737 MAX jets should have been grounded sooner after two fatal crashes. → Read More
'I would have grounded Boeing 737 Max much sooner,' says Gov. Inslee
Washington Governor Jay Inslee says Boeing 737 MAX jets should have been grounded sooner after two fatal crashes. → Read More