SoundQs
At KUOW, stories start with your curiosity. So, what do you want our reporters to investigate? Do you have questions about what’s happening in the news? Is there something you’ve always wondered about our region? We’re listening. Send us your SoundQs, and a KUOW journalist may follow up.
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Why does the water level of Lake Washington change through the year?
Lake Washington water levels go up and down by 2 feet every year. You may be surprised to find out why.
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Finding love is hard. In Seattle it's even harder
What makes Seattle an especially challenging place to date?
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What can we do about climate change in the Puget Sound region?
SoundQs and RadioActive teamed up to answer two listener questions: How will climate change impact the Puget Sound Region, and what’s the most effective way to take action against it?
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Why do Seattleites complain so much?
Over the summer, the SoundQs team has gotten some questions that double as complaints about the Seattle region. It got us thinki
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More SIM swapping stories, and news from the cybersecurity underground
The hacking of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey last week put SIM swapping in the headlines. But it's not just high-profile people who are being SIM swapped. We continue our conversation with one woman who recently had her social media account hacked, and we check in with the security expert who helped unravel the mystery.
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How did Seattle become home to a large Sephardic Jewish community?
The answer takes us all the way back to 1492. And it features a couple of excellent mustaches.
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A boat and a car arrive at a Seattle drawbridge. Who goes first?
So you’re in the car, rushing to an appointment, and suddenly traffic stops. In front of you – a drawbridge opens - and a single boat goes through. Frustrating right? Now imagine if you’re on a barge, heading towards that same bridge.
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How safe is urban foraging?
On this week's episode of SoundQs we look at the safety and etiquette of foraging in the city.
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You won't believe what's at the bottom of Lake Washington
...planes, trains and highways.
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Ruby was a typical Instagram user. Then something strange started happening…
...and she got hacked.
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How you can prepare for wildfire smoke in Seattle
Some tips to protect you from whatever smoke is headed your way
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Is another smoky summer inevitable?
On this episode of SoundQs, we try and figure out whether smokey summers are the new normal and what this year might bring