Carolyn Adolph

Sonics Fans Upset, But Still Hopeful

Carolyn Adolph and Deborah Wang — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:53 +0000

The Sacramento Kings will stay in Sacramento. NBA owners met in Dallas Wednesday and overwhelmingly rejected an effort by investor Chris Hansen to move the team to Seattle.

Will Seattle Get Its Sonics?

Carolyn Adolph — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:43:07 +0000

The NBA’s Board of Governors meets in Dallas Wednesday to decide whether the Sacramento Kings move to Seattle. Until a few days ago, it seemed clear that the answer was no. In a key decision two weeks ago a committee of the NBA voted unanimously to keep the team in Sacramento.

State Department to North Korea: Free Kenneth Bae

Carolyn Adolph — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:32:46 +0000

The State Department is asking that North Korea free Kenneth Bae, a man from Lynnwood, Wash. who was sentenced to 15 years hard labor Wednesday. North Korea had accused Bae of plotting to overthrow its government.

Seattle Vs. Portland: What's Your Take?

Carolyn Adolph — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:17:13 +0000

Talk shows at KUOW and OPB are partnering to explore the differences between the largest cities in the Pacific Northwest. If you've lived in both Seattle and Portland, we want to hear your perspective. We also want to know why you moved.

What are the differences between the two cities?

How Do You Code-Switch?

Carolyn Adolph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:19:03 +0000

Code-switching happens any time you talk differently to different people. One way is speaking one language to one person and another to someone else. Another way is more subtle; it’s about how we tailor our speech for the listener. If you code-switch, what's at stake for you?

Tell us why you code-switch.

What Do You Say When You Mean "Immigrant Living Here Illegally"?

Carolyn Adolph — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:17:14 +0000

The Associated Press Stylebook says "illegal immigrant" shouldn’t be used by news organizations. It says "illegal" is an action, not a person. So, what should we say? KUOW is partnering with other public media, including Fronteras, to examine how the language is evolving. The plan is to map our results.

Are You Planning A Move To Improve Your Commute?

Carolyn Adolph — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:28:07 +0000

The real estate market has loosened up and some people are feeling mobile again. If you're feeling mobile, is this your chance to get a home that makes your commute easier? And if you're separated from your work by Lake Washington, how does tolling play into your decisions?

Answer this question.

FAA Accepts Boeing's 787 Battery Fix

Carolyn Adolph — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:02:10 +0000

This story was last updated on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it has accepted Boeing's proposed fix to the 787 battery system. It says next week it will issue instructions to operators for making changes to the aircraft.

Early Tax Filing Protects Against Identity Theft, Fraud

Carolyn Adolph — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:23:15 +0000

There's a new reason to file your taxes early next year: you might thwart an identity thief.

Identity thieves have used stolen information to beat victims to their tax filings. They file false reports, get large refunds and create a mess for the real taxpayer.

Boeing Certification Flight Complete

Carolyn Adolph — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:01:22 +0000

Boeing's 787 certification flight has landed.

The flight was Boeing's final certification test for the battery system it redesigned following smoke and fire incidents in January. Boeing Co. said the test would show the Federal Aviation Administration that the new system performs as intended "during normal and non-normal flight conditions."