KUOW 94.9 Public Radio http://kuow.org/news KUOW News Stories and features focused on issues shaping life in the Northwest. Stories and features focused on issues shaping life in the Northwest. en-us © Copyright 2009, KUOW http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Public Radio KUOW Web Staff webhelp@kuow.org http://www.kuow.org/images/pod/logo_144.jpg http://kuow.org/news 144 222 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:04:40 -0700 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:04:40 -0700 KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Mike Withey, Terry Williams, flight attendant, American airlines, toxic fumes, contamination, ventilation, lawsuit, king county superior court, air quality, airplane, McDonnell Douglas, Bernard Choi, smoke detector, Dick Schleh, Federal Aviation no KUOW 94.9 Public Radio A flight attendant who says she was injured by airplane fumes is suing Boeing and its McDonnell Douglas subsidiary. She wants the company to install filters... A flight attendant who says she was injured by airplane fumes is suing Boeing and its McDonnell Douglas subsidiary. She wants the company to install filters and sensors to stop contamination of cabin air. Boeing responds that cabin air is safe already. A flight attendant who says she was injured by airplane fumes is suing Boeing and its McDonnell Douglas subsidiary. She wants the company to install filters and sensors to stop contamination of cabin air. Boeing responds that cabin air is safe already. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17884 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090702_ar_boeingsuit.mp3 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Mike Withey, Terry Williams, flight attendant, American airlines, toxic fumes, contamination, ventilation, lawsuit, king county superior court, air quality, airplane, McDonnell Douglas, Bernard Choi, smoke detector, Dick Schleh, Federal Aviation KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Seattle School Board members are on a six–week break for the summer. Last night (Wednesday) they closed a sale, passed a budget, and signed off... Seattle School Board members are on a six–week break for the summer. Last night (Wednesday) they closed a sale, passed a budget, and signed off on the Superintendent's performance evaluation. Seattle School Board members are on a six–week break for the summer. Last night (Wednesday) they closed a sale, passed a budget, and signed off on the Superintendent's performance evaluation. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17885 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090702_pf_schoolsale.mp3 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Seattle School District, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle School Board, Jefferson Elementary, Jefferson Apartments, West Seattle, real estate, Michael DeBell, Ron English, Maria Goodloe-Johnson, Harium Martin-Morris, budget KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Decades–old — even century old — gold, silver and zinc mines have left a toxic legacy that's still felt today in the West. Caustic,... Decades–old — even century old — gold, silver and zinc mines have left a toxic legacy that's still felt today in the West. Caustic, polluted water drains into streams. Abandoned mines are also draining the wallets of U.S. taxpayers. This summer, the Environmental Protection Agency celebrates a few creative solutions to get new owners to clean up and redevelop old mine sites. Decades–old — even century old — gold, silver and zinc mines have left a toxic legacy that's still felt today in the West. Caustic, polluted water drains into streams. Abandoned mines are also draining the wallets of U.S. taxpayers. This summer, the Environmental Protection Agency celebrates a few creative solutions to get new owners to clean up and redevelop old mine sites. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17886 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090702_tb_mines.mp3 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 development, real estate, mines, mining, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, Dick Vorpahl, Clayton Silver Mine, Salmon River, Idaho, Idaho Parks and Recreation Department, brownfields, Brooks Stanfield, Rick Cummins, Brooks Stanfield, industrial, Rust KUOW 94.9 Public Radio The Seattle School Board is scheduled to decide tonight (Wednesday) whether to sell some property in West Seattle. The school district says the sale meets... The Seattle School Board is scheduled to decide tonight (Wednesday) whether to sell some property in West Seattle. The school district says the sale meets a state requirement to recoup 90 percent of the property value, but the price tag is less than five percent of what the building on that property is worth. The appraiser says the deal actually makes sense. The Seattle School Board is scheduled to decide tonight (Wednesday) whether to sell some property in West Seattle. The school district says the sale meets a state requirement to recoup 90 percent of the property value, but the price tag is less than five percent of what the building on that property is worth. The appraiser says the deal actually makes sense. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17876 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090701_pf_realestate.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 education, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle School District, real estate, Anthony Gibbons, Jefferson Square, Jefferson School, West Seattle KUOW 94.9 Public Radio King County is grappling with budget problems. It has to decide how to fund critical programs like criminal justice and human services, but with dwindling... King County is grappling with budget problems. It has to decide how to fund critical programs like criminal justice and human services, but with dwindling revenue. Some programs that serve homeless people, for example, were set to expire Tuesday. The council's budget committee sent a proposed $2.8 million supplemental budget to the full council without giving any recommendation. It allows these programs to continue operating for now, until the council figures out how to keep them running through the end of the year. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports. King County is grappling with budget problems. It has to decide how to fund critical programs like criminal justice and human services, but with dwindling revenue. Some programs that serve homeless people, for example, were set to expire Tuesday. The council's budget committee sent a proposed $2.8 million supplemental budget to the full council without giving any recommendation. It allows these programs to continue operating for now, until the council figures out how to keep them running through the end of the year. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17877 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090701_rdl_countyhealth.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 budget, King County, lifeboat, human services, public health, taxes, social services, Stacy Caves, Julia Patterson KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Seattle's most famous strip club owner is due in Federal Court later this month to face charges that he promoted prostitution at his clubs. A grand jury... Seattle's most famous strip club owner is due in Federal Court later this month to face charges that he promoted prostitution at his clubs. A grand jury has indicted Frank Colacurcio Sr., his son Frank Jr., and four associates on multiple counts of racketeering, money laundering and fraud. Seattle's most famous strip club owner is due in Federal Court later this month to face charges that he promoted prostitution at his clubs. A grand jury has indicted Frank Colacurcio Sr., his son Frank Jr., and four associates on multiple counts of racketeering, money laundering and fraud. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17878 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090701_dbw_colacurcio.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 prostitution, Frank Colacurcio, US Attorney Jeffrey Sullivan, strip clubs, Ricks, racketeering, crime, strippers, indictment, grand jury KUOW 94.9 Public Radio The size of Northwest cities continues to grow amidst the recession, but at a modest pace. New estimates from the Census Bureau say Tacoma's population... The size of Northwest cities continues to grow amidst the recession, but at a modest pace. New estimates from the Census Bureau say Tacoma's population is at 197,000, up 1.2 percent from 2007 to 2008. The region's largest city, Seattle, is home to just about 600,000 souls, up 1.6 percent. The size of Northwest cities continues to grow amidst the recession, but at a modest pace. New estimates from the Census Bureau say Tacoma's population is at 197,000, up 1.2 percent from 2007 to 2008. The region's largest city, Seattle, is home to just about 600,000 souls, up 1.6 percent. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17879 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090701_tb_census.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 census, population, tacoma, northwest, seattle, Theresa Lowe KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Real estate agents don't show up on the unemployment rolls because they're self–employed. But according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service,... Real estate agents don't show up on the unemployment rolls because they're self–employed. But according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, about 6,000 agents have left the business since 2007. Those who remain are taking second jobs, learning how to sell "distressed" properties, and simply working harder. Real estate agents don't show up on the unemployment rolls because they're self–employed. But according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, about 6,000 agents have left the business since 2007. Those who remain are taking second jobs, learning how to sell "distressed" properties, and simply working harder. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17856 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090630_ar_realestagent.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 employment, real estate, realtor, Kenmore, Poulsbo, Suzanne o'clair, james lupori, jim Patterson, windermere, agents, economy, Washington Department of Licensing, Northwest Multiple Listing Service, NMLS, short sale, foreclosure, mortgage, desk fees, KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Now that summer has started, the only skiing most people contemplate is water skiing. But Olympic winter athletes never stop thinking snow. There's one... Now that summer has started, the only skiing most people contemplate is water skiing. But Olympic winter athletes never stop thinking snow. There's one ski area in the U.S. where racers and snowboarders can train on real snow year–round. Correspondent Tom Banse found the U.S. National Team, including local Olympic hopefuls, on Oregon's Mount Hood. Now that summer has started, the only skiing most people contemplate is water skiing. But Olympic winter athletes never stop thinking snow. There's one ski area in the U.S. where racers and snowboarders can train on real snow year–round. Correspondent Tom Banse found the U.S. National Team, including local Olympic hopefuls, on Oregon's Mount Hood. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17869 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090630_tb_olympics.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 sports, news, Olympics, Olympic winter training, Mt. Hood, Oregon KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will soon sign into law a requirement that drivers use a hands–free device when talking on a cell phone. Meanwhile... Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will soon sign into law a requirement that drivers use a hands–free device when talking on a cell phone. Meanwhile Washington state is marking the one year anniversary, July 1, of a similar, but weaker law. And state troopers report it's not working very well. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will soon sign into law a requirement that drivers use a hands–free device when talking on a cell phone. Meanwhile Washington state is marking the one year anniversary, July 1, of a similar, but weaker law. And state troopers report it's not working very well. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17853 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/News/20090629_aj_ban.mp3 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 cell phone, hands-free device, Ted Kulongoski, trooper, Christina Martin, BlueTooth, head-set, marked patrol car