Friday, October 10, 2008
Increasing Numbers of Latino Politicians Running in Northwest
In Washington, Oregon and Idaho there are nearly 50 Latino politicians in office this year. Eight are running for major state and federal offices this November. The numbers are up for 10 years ago, when only 13 Latino candidates were elected into office. Their progress is a reflection of the changing demographics of the Pacific Northwest, as Correspondent Anna King reports. More » 
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Conservative Watchdog Group Files Lawsuit Over Underage Voting in WA
A conservative watchdog group says Washington State isn't doing enough to prevent underage teenagers from voting. The Evergreen Freedom Foundation made that claim in a lawsuit filed today (Wednesday) against the Secretary of State. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins has details. More »
Monday, October 06, 2008
Election Postcard: Vice President Debate Night
Groups around Seattle huddled next to TVs and radios to hear what the Vice Presidential candidates had to say last night (Thursday). At Seattle Pacific University, students and teachers gathered to watch Joe Biden and Sarah Palin go at it. Afterwards they engaged each other in conversation. KUOW's Jamala Henderson was there, and asked if the two candidates made the grade. More »
Monday, October 06, 2008
Paine Field to Open to Commercial Traffic Despite Noise Concerns
Snohomish County says it will reluctantly allow commercial air traffic at Paine Field in Everett. Horizon Air says it wants to start daily flights from the airfield. Snohomish says the Federal Aviation Administration has warned that the county must go along. KUOW's Carolyn Adolph reports. More »
Monday, October 06, 2008
Sick Hanford Workers Turn out for State of the Site Meeting
Each year Hanford's top officials turn out for a town–hall–style meeting to answer questions about radioactive waste cleanup in southeast Washington. The event is called the "State of the Site." Correspondent Anna King attended the meeting in Kennewick. The audience included hundreds of sick retired workers, disgruntled employees and curious residents. More »
Friday, October 03, 2008
Program Makes Voters of Facebook Users
Tomorrow (Sat) is the deadline for online and mail–in voter registration for the November 4th election. The Secretary of State's office says it's seeing a surge in registrations by young voters. That could be due to new programs that reach young people where they live: online. KUOW's Amy Radil reports. More »
Friday, October 03, 2008
Solar Power in the Rain City
As Congress debates an economic plan this week, some tax measures have been thrown into the mix. One proposal would extend tax breaks for solar energy development. The solar industry says the incentives are vital for more growth...in places like, believe it or not, Seattle. Despite the city's rainy reputation, momentum is building to make Seattle a hotbed for solar power. KUOW's Liz Jones reports. More »
Thursday, October 02, 2008
WA Gov's Race: The Battle for Swing District Voters
Swing states are the key focus in the presidential election. But within each state there are swing districts. And that's where the battle could be won or lost in Washington State's super–heated rematch for governor. Four years ago, Republican Dino Rossi lost to Democrat Chris Gregoire by just 133 votes. Now Rossi is back – and once again the race is razor thin. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins has the political calculus. More »
Thursday, October 02, 2008
North End is Crowded, but Closed Schools Stay Closed
The Seattle School Board is trying to figure out how to deal with high demand in the north end of the city. But the board and the district are firm that they will not re–open a north–end school they closed just last year. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher reports. More »
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Prop One
Voters in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties will get a chance next month to pass a new transit initiative. It's called Proposition One. If approved, Prop One would increase light rail, bus and commuter service over the next 15 years. KUOW's John O'Brien has more. More »
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