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Politics

Why did the Seattle Chamber hire a progressive as its new CEO?

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1882, advocates for over 2,500 companies. Its new CEO is Joe Nguyen, a former Democratic state senator and Washington commerce secretary with a history of support for progressive tax and policy positions. For some background on this change in leadership, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm spoke to Seattle Times reporter David Kroman, who wrote about what it means for the chamber's role in city politics.

When will new WA ferries set sail?

WSF Executive Director Steve Nevey joins Soundside to talk about when new boats will come on line and how the department is managing an aging fleet

Wednesday Evening Headlines

Seattle is taking another step in Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to expand tiny house villages, the number of insured people in Washington is dropping, and a concert series at the waterfront is taking a soccer break. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

Rep. Jayapal on Iran, ICE funding and progressive Dems vs. establishment Dems

Rep. Jayapal says funding is one of the best pieces of leverage Democrats have in a Republican-controlled Congress.

Science

Researchers say closing a top USDA research lab will slow responses to honeybee deaths

When beekeepers saw honeybee die-offs last year, experts at a USDA research center stepped in to help. The Trump administration plans to close the facility, and beekeepers and scientists are worried.

Economy

Poll: Most Americans say Trump deserves blame for high gas prices

The new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that 8 in 10 Americans say gas prices are straining their household budgets.

Europe

Politicians cast blame over antisemitic incidents in the U.K.

After a spate of attacks on Jews in Britain, politicians there are accusing each other of antisemitism ahead of local elections.

'Project Freedom' aimed at wrangling control of Hormuz ends after less than 48 hours

Trump calls off an effort to take control of Strait of Hormuz from Iran, citing progress on talks, but the blockade remains.

Elections

Ohio candidates expected to focus on cost of living concerns ahead of midterms

Ohio's primary results are in setting up what's expected to be expensive contests for the state's governor and U.S. Senate and House races that could help determine the balance of power in Congress.