SoundQs
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What’s at the bottom of Lake Washington? How are proceeds from marijuana sales used by the state? What will happen if Mount Rainier erupts? SoundQs brings you collections of stories that share one thing in common—they each started with a curious listener who asked KUOW to help them learn more.
Whether you just moved here or have lived in the Puget Sound region your entire life, SoundQs tells us a bit more about the character and the people of the place we call home.
Episodes
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You have lots of questions about recycling. We have answers
We've gotten dozens of SoundQ's questions about one topic - recycling. So we're re-running this archive episode with loads of answers, on everything from how to recycle to the global waste market.
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How humans and cougars live together
This week, SoundQ's shares KUOW's newest podcast, The Wild. Host Chris Morgan tracks down a cougar den and tries to work out how we continue to coexist with cougars.
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The mysterious disappearance of the Ballard Locks sea lions
Years ago, sea lions treated the Ballard Locks like an all-you-can-eat salmon buffet. But most of those sea lions are gone now. What happened to those sea lions? The SoundQ's team investigates.
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Why does Seattle have so much public art?
A KUOW listener asked why there's so much public art in Seattle. Reporter Marcie Sillman travels back in time nearly 50 years to tell the sometimes-fraught story.
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There's no drivers' test for bicycling. So does anybody really know how to ride?
Does Seattle give bicyclists a free ride on following the rules of the road? SoundQs takes a look at what happens when the paths of pedestrians and cyclists cross.
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What do those food safety emojis mean?
Is it safe to eat at restaurants that don't have a perfect rating?
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Will measles outbreak lead to more vaccinations?
We look at how the recent measles outbreak is changing the way people think about vaccinations.
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How to complain like a true Seattleite
On this episode of SoundQs, we answer this question posed to us by Seattle listener Suzanne Morrison.
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Yes, Seattle, you have an accent
If you grew up in the in the upper left part of the U.S., you probably don’t hear it. But it’s there: a Northwest accent.
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The panhandlers dilemma: A priest, a rabbi and an advocate weigh in
To give or not to give? We tackle that dilemma with advice from a priest, a rabbi and an advocate for the homeless.
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Thanks potholes! You're why Seattle roads are some of the worst
They’re everywhere in Seattle. Whether you drive a car, bike or motorcycle you’ve probably encountered them.
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Um, why does that boat get priority over Seattle drivers?
We'll look at why boats take priority over cars when it comes to opening drawbridges.