Technology Seattle woman has lived her whole life without a smartphone. She recommends it Patti Gorman is becoming a rarity. According to the Pew Research Center’s latest “Mobile Fact Sheet,” 98% of Americans now own a cellphone of some kind. Shane Mehling Patricia Murphy Stephen Howie
Arts & Life Anna King’s top 5 picks for Northwest fireworks and fun Here are a few of Northwest News Network reporter Anna King's favorite happening spots for Fourth of July fun. Anna King
Science Is there life on... Saturn? A small moon orbiting the sixth planet has scientists' attention One of Saturn's 146 moons is at the center of newly energized interest in the search for life in space. Diana Opong Jason Burrows Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 15 mins
Arts & Life Reporter's Notebook: How the Olympus Rally left me in the dust, and in awe Our reporter volunteered at the Olympus Rally near Shelton on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, a two-day rally car race with regional and national stakes. Katie Campbell
Environment Can't make it to the total eclipse? 5 fun ways to bring wonder and awe into your life Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be beautiful and life-altering. But so can many other things in life. Life Kit
Arts & Life Lindy Wrote A Theme Song! (Text Me Back pod) Did you know Lindy once wrote and performed a whole entire 80's sitcom-style theme song for this podcast? She did! And did you know Australia will come for you if you try to sneak a plant or animal in? Meagan knows all too well! Lindy West Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Arts & Life Digital reading is on the rise in King County. How do I even do that? We recently reported that the King County Library System was the second most popular library across the United States, digitally. That inspired a great question from a reader: I'm paraphrasing, but they basica Katie Campbell
Arts & Life Crowds of costumed crazies take a slightly less freezing plunge in Seattle to mark 2024 Brave Seattleites jumped into Lake Washington New Year's Day for the annual Polar Bear Plunge! Organizers estimated about 2,000 people crowded along the shore of Matthews Beach in North Seattle as they got ready to run into the water. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Arts & Life Comedian Hasan Minhaj admits he made up some of his material. How do Washington comics react? Soundside host Libby Denkmann talks with comedians who have Washington state connections, Rohini Jayanthi and Sam Miller, along with Tasveer executive director Rita Meher about the recent controversy surrounding Hasan Minhaj and his latest comedy special. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Play AudioListen 30 mins
Arts & Life Bainbridge ferry passengers battle route restrictions Passengers on the Seattle-to-Bainbridge Island ferry are having to make some big adjustments today. Deborah Wang Katie Campbell
