Nuclear Weapons

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Washington, Oregon officials prep up for worst-case radiological event scenario from Russia and Ukraine conflict

Northwest officials are preparing in case a radiological event should occur anywhere in the world because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Anna King
The secret history of nukes in WA

Since the launch of the Manhattan Project 80 years ago, Washington has been a hub for both facilities that make components of nuclear weapons and the weapons themselves. KUOW investigative fellow Gracie Todd dug into our legacy with nukes and is here to tell us all about it.
Patricia Murphy

Clare McGrane
Politics

North Korea Warns U.S. Over Biden's 'Big Blunder'

Citing President Biden's speech to Congress, North Korea says the United States will face a grave situation if it continues to pursue its "hostile policy" toward the country's nuclear program.
Jackie Northam
National

U.N. Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapons Takes Effect, Without The U.S. And Others

"For the first time in history, nuclear weapons are going to be illegal in international law," says Elayne Whyte, who oversaw the treaty's creation.
Bill Chappell
World

Hiroshima Atomic Bombing Raising Questions 75 Years Later

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were said at the time to be justified as the only way to end World War II. Seventy five years later, legal experts say they would now be war crimes.
David Welna
Arts & Life

Is Seattle a target for nuclear attack?

Our region is home to global companies like Amazon and Microsoft - and it's home to large cache of nuclear weapons and military assets.
Deborah Wang
Politics

What should you do in the event of a nuclear attack?

If you don't know, you're not alone.
Deborah Wang
Politics

Historic Arms Control Treaty Ends With Washington And Moscow Blaming Each Other

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was signed in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The U.S. has long accused Russia of refusing to comply with its terms.
Sasha Ingber
Politics

Russia's new missile is aimed at... Snohomish County?

Could a military site in Snohomish County really be a target for a new Russian missile?
Gil Aegerter
Politics

What To Expect From North Korea At The Next Trump-Kim Summit

Analysts weigh the possible offers North Korea's leader could make later this month in Vietnam.
Anthony Kuhn

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