Monday, September 06, 2010
A Guide To Visitors: Storytelling In Seattle, Hour 1
In hour one, Nick Morrison recounts a badly–planned smuggling trip to Mexico. Richard Green remembers one of the best days of his childhood. Bridget Quigg recalls the night she became "Brother Richard." And Luke Burbank describes one of his first jobs. More »
Friday, September 03, 2010
Artist Gregory Blackstock Savors Success Despite Hardships
The Bumbershoot music festival begins this weekend. This year's commemorative poster of Seattle landmarks was created by a local artist, Gregory Blackstock. Blackstock's distinctive drawings have been receiving international acclaim lately. But Blackstock had a difficult road to success — he is autistic, worked years in menial jobs and had much of his income stolen by the disgraced financial broker Rhonda Breard. More »
Friday, September 03, 2010
Seattle Teachers Approve Three-Year Contract
Public school teachers approved a contract Thursday night with the Seattle School District. Some call it a victory for the union and for students. Others who voted "no" are wary of how their students' performance on tests will play into their evaluations. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher reports. More »
Friday, September 03, 2010
Oregon's Measure 74 Aims For Easier Marijuana Access
More than 36,000 Oregonians are allowed to use marijuana for medical purposes, but they can't legally buy the drug. They have to grow it themselves or find a caregiver to grow it for them. Backers of a measure on this November's ballot want to change that and they want to do it by following California's lead. California is brimming with medical marijuana dispensaries. But sponsors of Oregon's Measure 74 say it takes a more conservative approach to storefront pot sales. Correspondent Chris Lehman headed south to see what lessons California has for Oregon. More »
Friday, September 03, 2010
Seattle Mayor's Arts Awards Presentation At Bumbershoot This Weekend
Six Seattle artists and arts organizations will be honored this weekend at the 2010 Mayor's Arts Awards presentation. The ceremony kicks off Seattle's 40th annual Bumbershoot Festival. KUOW's Marcie Sillman has more. More »
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Union And District Reach Tentative Deal
Parents of public school children in Seattle have reason to hope school will start on time next week. Teachers are scheduled to meet tonight (Thursday), and vote on a tentative contract with the Seattle school district. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher reports. More »
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Monfort's Attorney Says Guilty Plea Rejected
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says he'll seek the death penalty for Christopher Monfort. Monfort is charged in the shooting death of Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton on Halloween. But Monfort has offered to plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence. KUOW's Patricia Murphy reports. More »
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Seattle Home Prices Flat Despite National Increase
A leading index of home prices released today finds home prices in 20 cities were up marginally in June from the month before. But Seattle is one of three cities bucking the trend. More »
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Seattle Schools To Pay Nearly $1M In Retaliation Lawsuit
A former vice principal has won nearly a million dollars in a lawsuit against the Seattle School District. A jury decided the district retaliated after she said a principal was sexually harassing her. The Seattle School Board is scheduled to approve the payout Wednesday night. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher reports. More »
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Coburn Brown Loses Stay Request
A federal judge has denied an appeal by death row inmate Cal Coburn Brown. He's scheduled to be executed September 10 for the 1991 murder of Holly Washa. KUOW's Patricia Murphy reports. More »
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