The Showbox in Seattle wins historic landmark status It was a joyous scene at Seattle City Hall on Wednesday night as the Landmarks Preservation Board voted unanimously to preserve the beloved Showbox from being demolished and turned into a high rise. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 2 mins
Her great-grandma escaped slavery. She realized what that really meant in a pilgrimage to Africa Juanita Galloway traveled from Seattle to Ghana to mark the 400-year anniversary of the first slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia. She told KUOW's Angela King about Angela King Play AudioListen 7 mins
Tradition is the key to progress for these Native storytellers In an age of technology and speedy progress, traditions can even be seen as a roadblock towards change and societal growth. But according to the speakers of this talk, traditional storytelling is a key asset to forward, progressive thinking. Sonya Harris Play AudioListen 2 hours
How to get around the vaping ban? Ask a Seattle-area teenager Washington State banned flavored vaping products in October 2019. According to the Washington state Department of Health, most shop owners are complying. But local teens are still finding ways to get the products. Sonya Harris Play AudioListen 5 mins
Seattle Now: Don't eat the corona snacks We get together to digest another relentless week of local news with KUOW's Jeannie Yandel and Salon TV critic Melanie McFarland. Patricia Murphy Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Play AudioListen 14 mins
Lessons on surviving a pandemic from an immigrant in sanctuary Seattle residents have been isolating in their homes for about a month to combat the coronavirus. One immigrant family in Seattle has been doing a version of this for a year. Esmy Jimenez Play AudioListen 5 mins
Inmates protest coronavirus conditions, Seattle parks to close, and more record unemployment claims Paige Browning brings us the latest coronavirus updates as of Thursday, April 9. Paige Browning Andy Hurst Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
Ignite Seattle enlightens us, and they make it quick! If you had five minutes on stage, what would you say? John O'Brien Play AudioListen 2 hours
A new perspective of Seattle during the coronavirus outbreak: Photos from above There were far fewer Seattleites at city parks over the sunny weekend than normal. However the parks were not empty. City officials say they'll consider extending park closures on a week-by-week basis moving forward. Megan Farmer
Death with dignity: A conversation with NPR’s Diane Rehm According to longtime NPR host Diane Rehm, “talking about death in the U.S. is the last taboo.” And its something she says needs to change. Sonya Harris Play AudioListen 60 mins
