Babb Wildfire victims find renewed optimism in Biden administration
After months of waiting, Eastern Washington wildfire victims hope the Biden administration will release critical emergency relief funds. U.S. Senator Patty Murray on what she hopes to accomplish for Washingtonians in Congress. And Mayor Jenny Durkan is joined by Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards.
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Nearly five months later, displaced wildfire victims have yet to see federal aid
The towns of Malden and Pine City were nearly decimated by a fast-moving wildfire in September. While California and Oregon both saw federal relief within days of their catastrophes, Eastern Washington continues to wait for a simple yes or no from federal authorities. Scott Hokonson, town councilmember and Malden resident, rejoins The Record to discuss their situation.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray on her agenda for the new Congress
Democrats have a new majority in the U.S. Senate, putting both of Washington's senators in the spotlight. Senator Murray joins Bill Radke to explain what she hopes to accomplish for Washingtonians.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards
Seattle and Tacoma are frequently intertwined in issues affecting the whole of the Puget Sound region. The mayors of Seattle and Tacoma discuss their cities' pandemic response, issues with policing, and homelessness.
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Bill Radke
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Bill hosts Week In Review and Words in Review. After starting with KUOW as a University of Washington student in 1985, Bill was KUOW's morning host in the '90s and the creator of past show, Rewind, a news-satire show heard on KUOW and nationwide on NPR. Bill moved away to Southern California to host American Public Media's Weekend America and Marketplace Morning Report and returned to KUOW in 2012.
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