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Episodes
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Seattle Catholic Archdiocese plans to consolidate parishes across Western Washington
"The very practical thing that we are doing is forming 'parish families,'" said Archbishop Paul D. Etienne in a video announcing the effort which they are branding "Partners in the Gospel."
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WA bill would make school meals free for all students
Washington state is considering making school meals free to every student. That idea received wide support at a recent Senate hearing. But some opponents say it’s a bad idea.
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Post-Roe, vasectomies tick up in the Seattle area
Even in Western Washington, where abortions are still legal and available, vasectomies are up 34% post-Dobbs. The wait time for a vasectomy appointment in the Seattle area is now five or six months, and clinics that offer vasectomies are hiring more providers.
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WA bill promotes dense, walkable communities around transit stops
Many cities across Washington State have invested heavily in transit. But there aren’t a lot of people living around the many stations set to open north and south of Seattle in the next few years. A bill introduced in Olympia aims to change that.
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Design review process could be axed to speed up housing production in Washington state
The state legislature advanced a bill this week that would eliminate the time-consuming "design review" process for new housing projects, which builders say could save months of headaches and reduce the administrative cost of producing housing.
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Seattle area theater, art, and dance picks to help jump-start 2023
Marcie Sillman shares a variety of local shows she’s excited about.
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Esteemed author and traveler Jonathan Raban has died
He was highly regarded for his travel writing but didn't want to be considered a travel writer.
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WA Democrats join nationwide rollout of ‘wealth tax’ proposals
Washington state Democrats Sen. Noel Frame and Rep. My-Linh Thai announced legislation Thursday to create a state wealth tax on financial assets in excess of $250 million. They say it could generate an estimated $3 billion per year to fund housing and education, and decrease the tax burden on working-class people.
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Sawant's plans beyond Seattle City Hall: Today So Far
Seattle Councilmember Sawant will not run for reelection. She plans to do this instead ... FBI has been concerned about neo-Nazis targeting the energy grid. There have been 15 such attacks on substations in the Northwest since last summer. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for January 19, 2023.
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Sustainable wines hitting Washington store shelves this spring
Growers have harvested the first grapes under Washington state’s new sustainability program.
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Middle housing bill begins with more support in WA Legislature than last time
After fizzling out last year, a bill that would allow denser housing in cities across Washington state begins the legislative session on a stronger footing.
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Laid off from Microsoft or Amazon? Seattle's still full of opportunities
Getting laid off is hard. But between job openings and startup opportunities, losing a job can be the beginning of a new journey, especially in the Seattle region's tech economy.