Seattle Now

King County Council votes in support of keeping juvenile detention facility open, WA's superintendent encourages schools to restrict cell phones, and we visit a boxing program that's stepping up to support youth. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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A major part of Seattle’s new waterfront is almost ready for prime time. 

The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion sports a half million gallon tank packed with ocean creatures. 

Its grand opening is this Thursday.

Seattle Now took a trip to the waterfront and spoke with the Seattle Aquarium’s Chief Conservation Officer Dr. Erin Meyer about all the living things you can see inside.

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Fast ferry from Seattle to Kingston isn't running, local hotel workers authorize a strike, and Goodwill is closing two Seattle stores. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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This Friday, light rail will finally get all the way up to Lynnwood, with stops in Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace along the way. We talk with Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais about how this latest light rail expansion has created a housing boom.

More information on the limited-time Orca daypass discount

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Sea-Tac Airport reeling from cyberattack, Home Depot fined $1.6 million for selling super pollutant, and WA 's Attorney General candidates face off in court over gun laws. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Costco is more than just a warehouse filled with affordable staples. It’s a company with a rabid fanbase and devoted employees. Just ask someone proudly sporting a Kirkland-brand sweatshirt.

Every workplace and store would like this level of devotion. But how does Costco do it? Journalist Ben Ryder Howe explains. 

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New Starbucks CEO will super commute on the company jet, Paul Allen's treasures go to auction, and we wrap up WA's week at the DNC. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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This week…

Washington made its mark on the Democratic National Convention in more ways than one.

The statewide primary for Public Lands Commissioner is coming down to a thousandth of a percentage point.

And eat at your own risk… Local health officials dished about the food they avoid ordering at restaurants.

Stranger News Editor Rich Smith and South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.

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Seattle unveils student safety plan, Rick Steves reveals cancer diagnosis, and the Mariners fire manager Scott Servais. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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All ballots are in from the August primary election, and the results leave a lot of questions. One state race was decided by 51 votes - Seattleites weighed in on the City Council - and a frontrunner emerged as the state's likely next governor. 

Erica Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik  two co-hosts of the Seattle Nice podcast, beak it all down with us today. 

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