Seattle Now

If you’re heading out of town, you might want to pack a mask.

Covid cases are climbing in King County and contributing to a summer surge.

Dr. Helen Chu from UW Medicine is here to talk about what’s going on with the virus and the best ways to stay healthy.

Seattle Parks Summer Aquatic Hours: https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/21/seattle-parks-and-recreation-2024-summer-aquatics-hours/

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Boeing CEO grilled by Congress, BNSF Railway to pay millions for trespassing on tribal land, and Scarecrow Video says it's in financial danger. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Here in the Seattle area, nearly one quarter of people over the age of 65 are still in the workforce.

That’s higher than the national average.

We’ll dig into why, with Seattle Times reporter Paige Cornwell.

Read Paige’s story here: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/in-pricey-seattle-many-older-adults-eligible-for-retirement-keep-working/

Molt Blitz info: https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/

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Auburn officer on trial for murder won't testify, evictions spike in WA, and RFK Jr. files petition to get on WA's November ballot. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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If you get bitten a lot by mosquitoes, it might be personal.

UW researcher Jeff Riffle studies mosquitoes and why they bite some people over others. 

He talks about his research and how it’s aimed at reducing the diseases mosquitoes spread.

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SCOTUS ruling won't alter WA law banning bump stocks, Harrell announces millions for youth mental health, and advocates hope Seattle's transpo levy will prevent traffic deaths. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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This week…

Turns out The King County Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice ignored civil rights complaints for almost two years.

The Downtown Seattle Association wants to put 30 advertising kiosks across downtown.

And Mariners fans are taking advantage of some unique promotions, including free tickets in exchange for a buzzcut.

The South Seattle Emerald’s Marcus Harrison Green and KUOW’s Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.

NAAM Juneteenth Programming: https://www.naamnw.org/juneteenth

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Starbucks wins at SCOTUS, the Makah Tribe gets approval to hunt gray whales, and e-books are back online at the Seattle Public Library. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Healthcare workers in Washington state’s under-resourced system are bearing the brunt, including a rise in violence on the job in recent years.

Assaulting a healthcare worker is an automatic felony in our state. 

Seattle Times Investigative Reporter Sydney Brownstone is here to tell us how a law meant to protect workers is disproportionately affecting people with severe mental illness.

Read the investigation here: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/a-law-to-protect-wa-health-care-workers-keeps-patients-in-crisis/

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UW President Cauce to retire next year, Amazon flex drivers file claims for unpaid wages, and we explore Seattle's role in the newest Olympic sport: breakdancing. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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