Friday, March 19, 2010
Human Trafficking: Activism Explosion
From bake sales to running events to political schmoozing, anti–human trafficking activism is exploding. We'll look at why awareness is rising, who's involved, and whether efforts are being focused in the right areas. More »
Friday, March 19, 2010
Bellingham Man Continues War Death Tally On Home Billboard
Bellingham resident Rob Queisser used to get death threats. Now people give him chocolates and homemade preserves. That's all in response to a billboard he's posted in his front yard. It tallies the number of US soldiers who've died in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Iraq War enters its seventh year tomorrow. More »
Friday, March 19, 2010
Men Arrested In Connection With Shellfish Poaching Along Hood Canal
State Wildlife officials have arrested two men in connection with massive poaching of oysters and clams from beaches along Hood Canal. KUOW's Carolyn Beeler has more. More »
Friday, March 19, 2010
Army Corps Seeks More Funding, Repairs For Howard Hanson Dam
The US Army Corps of Engineers says it will seek money to expand ongoing repairs at the Howard Hanson dam in southeast King County. A permanent fix is also in the works. Officials have rated the dam one of the riskiest in the country, due to damage that was detected last year. More »
Friday, March 19, 2010
Seattle Icebreaker Recommissioned By US Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard is beefing up its presence in the Arctic. The ice breaker Polar Star, which is based in Seattle, has recently been reactivated. It's part of an effort by the US to compete with other Arctic nations for access to abundant oil and fisheries resources. KUOW's Josh Platis has more. More »
Friday, March 19, 2010
Wash. Fish And Wildlife Police Bust Alleged Shellfish Poaching Operation
Washington Fish and Wildlife agents have shut down an alleged oyster and clam poaching operation on Hood Canal. Dozens of state and local police officers Thursday raided G&R Quality Seafood in Quilcene. Investigators say shellfish theft poses a public health risk. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins has details. More »
Friday, March 19, 2010
Army Lt. General Say Iraq Drawdown And Return Of Northwest Troops On Track
An Army lieutenant general said Tuesday the drawdown of troops from Iraq is on track. That means thousands of deployed soldiers can be expected to return home to the Northwest on schedule this summer and fall. More »
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Human Trafficking: Farm Labor, Forced Labor?
Farm workers rights advocates say regulations in the agriculture industry leave an open window for human trafficking crimes to slip through. We'll learn how one man found himself in Washington trapped, penniless, in debt, and fearing for his family's safety. More »
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Lingo Dance Theater
When you think about art museums, modern dance probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But on Thursday, March 18, when people take in the paintings and sculpture at the Seattle Art Museum, they're likely to run into a performance by Lingo Dance Theater. More »
Thursday, March 18, 2010
City Council Reviews Surveillance Cameras in Cal Anderson Park
Two years ago surveillance cameras were installed in Seattle's Cal Anderson Park. Community members and civil rights groups protested the surveillance. Now the cameras are rolling but no one's watching the footage. A Seattle City Council committee will meet today to discuss the cameras' future. More »
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