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Last month a teen stormed into his former high school in Florida and killed 17 people. Teenagers from the school are demanding that the federal government ban assault-style guns like the one used there. The incident prompted a question to KUOW about counseling for school-age children. So we talked to David Bilides. He's the head counselor at Jane Addams Middle School in Seattle. Bilides is worried about how students there are handling this latest news.

Amazon's search for a second headquarters has entered a new phase of courtship: The company has begun making visits to the 20 places on its short list . And the first candidates to confirm they've met with an Amazon team are all in the Washington, D.C., area.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has become the world’s first centibillionaire. By amassing net wealth estimated by Forbes at $127 billion, he has passed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to become the richest human in history. That number is so large that it’s hard to make sense of. Just how rich is the world’s richest man?

Several women who have accused author Sherman Alexie of sexual harassment have now gone public with their stories. As this story unfolds, it’s stirring some tough conversations within literary and Native American communities in the Northwest.

KUOW listener Derek Hanson wanted to know, in a city with a $15 per hour minimum wage, "do I still need to tip?" The short answer is a full-throated yes. At least, that’s what nearly every server told KUOW. But the long answer is more complicated.

Three women have publicly accused prominent Seattle writer Sherman Alexie of sexual harassment. NPR aired the allegations Monday. Sara Marie Ortiz is a member of the Pueblo of Acoma, a federally-recognized tribal nation in New Mexico. She's a longtime friend of Alexie’s. Ortiz said she’s never seen Alexie harass anybody, but said she knows two of the women in the NPR story, and considers them "sisters, and mentors, and helpers."

The Winter Olympics are over — but there's good news for curling fans. You don't have to wait four years to enjoy more thrilling curling action. The Granite Curling Club in Seattle's Bitter Lake neighborhood hosts league play and will teach you how to throw stones, sweep and score like the pros.

Apples over mangoes. Veggies over steak. Shorter showers and less driving alone. Those are some of the ways Seattle residents say they’re changing their habits as they compete to reduce their carbon footprints as part of the Taming Bigfoot competition.

The Northwest Tap Connection dance studio is tucked away in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood. But it’s more than just a dance studio; it’s also a space for conversations about race, identity and social justice, with students ranging from pre-K to high school. Melba Ayco is one of Northwest Tap Connection’s founders and a 31-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department. Ayco, who goes by Ms. Melba, spends several nights a week challenging students to not only excel in artistry, but also in

Kim Malcolm talks with Jeff Obermeyer about the history of professional hockey in Seattle. Obermeyer runs the Seattle Hockey website and is author of several books, including "Seattle Totems" and "Hockey in Seattle."