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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

McCain in North Bend: The Environment

Former Governor Dan Evans introduced Senator McCain and his roundtable discussion on the environment May 13, 2008 at the Seattle Public Utilities Cedar River Watershed Education Center in North Bend. McCain spoke with an Eagle Scout, an REI executive, a farmer, and others about emissions cap and trade and nuclear power. This was his first appearance in Washington since he became the presumptive GOP nominee for President.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

McCain: Nuke Power

Senator John McCain is scheduled to appear at a fundraiser in Bellevue this hour (5:00–8:00 p.m.). Today (Tues) marks his first appearance in Washington State as the presumptive G.O.P. nominee for president. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher has more.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

MSN Veteran to Head Gates Foundation

The world's largest foundation has tapped a former Microsoft executive to head the organization. The Gates Foundation announced yesterday (Mon) that Jeff Raikes is the foundation's new CEO. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Head Winds Buffet Some Wind Energy Projects

The Skamania County prosecutor is asking a judge to throw a wind farm challenge out of court. Earlier, a citizens group filed suit against the county to stop a proposed wind farm near the Columbia Gorge. This is the third wind project to run into opposition in the Northwest recently, despite public votes in favor of more renewable energy. Correspondent Tom Banse reports.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Northwest Police Agencies Feel Pain at the Pump

Record high gas prices aren't just hurting commuters and businesses. Northwest police agencies say they too are feeling the pain at the pump. The cost of fuel is busting budgets. The situation is so dire in one rural county in Washington State, sheriff's deputies may soon have to park their cars. Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Lost Sounds Part Two

Part two explores how early African American recordings planted the seeds for several uniquely American music styles and for social equality.

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Lost Sounds Part One

Part one focuses on the techniques and content of the very earliest commercial recordings.

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Seattle Considers Emergency Aid To Homeowners

In recent months, Congress and the states have worked urgently to find loans, lawyers and counseling to prevent home foreclosures. Today (Monday) the Seattle city council will vote on an emergency loan program. Experts say it's rare to see a CITY offer direct aid to homeowners. KUOW's Amy Radil reports.

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Mercer Money Mess

The Seattle City Council today (Monday) will vote on whether to approve 26 million dollars to start work on two major transportation projects. South Spokane Street and the Mercer corridor. But Councilmember Nick Licata wants to put the breaks on funding the mercer mess. He says the costs are growing out of control. KUOW's Jamala Henderson has more.

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Last Mill in Coeur d'Alene

Dozens of sawmills are being idled around the Northwest because of plummeting demand for lumber. No surprise that the national slump in the housing market gets the blame. The latest casualties include Stimson Lumber Company's Coeur d'Alene mill. On Monday, it expects to process its final log. This mill's days were numbered anyway because of the transformation of the town it's in. Correspondent Tom Banse reports on the end of an era in Coeur d'Alene.

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Hollins Exit Interview

The Seattle School District has put an end to its equity and race department. The District says it's an organizational change that will save money and support the strategic plan of the new Superintendent. It's also the end of Dr. Caprice Hollins' job. The district appointed her less than four years ago to end institutional racism. KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher has more.

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Washington Holds Mental Health Summit

Washington State has embarked on a five year effort to transform the way mentally ill people are diagnosed and treated. The idea is to bring a public health approach to mental health – that means a focus on prevention. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.

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