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We’ve flipped the calendar, and an atmospheric river this week gave us a windy, rainy welcome to June-uary.

Don’t fret sun lovers, the National Weather Services says things are going to warm up…

But with that heat also comes drought, wildfires and smoke.

Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is here to talk about this week’s weird weather pattern, and what it means for summer.

Washington Dept. of Health Smoke Resources: https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/air-quality/smoke-fires

Washington State Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/

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WA Dems react to Biden's executive order, a jury says Boeing stole technology from a startup, and WA's parents bill of rights takes effect this week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Seattle Gay News has played a vital role in the city’s queer community. 

The paper now it has a new publisher and editor, Renee Raketty. Renee's here to tell us what the paper has meant over the years and what’s next.

More information about SPS community meeting tonight.

More information on the Port of Seattle noise study.

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Semi Bird responds to stolen valor allegations, Seattle's soda tax has led to decreased BMI in kids, and another atmospheric river is headed our way. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
 
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There are a lot of issues that might influence who Washington picks as its next governor. One issue that Democrats want to talk about is abortion access. 

Northwest News Network Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay dug into just how "settled" abortion access is in the state and how the next governor could influence it. 

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Sound Transit is stepping up its fare enforcement on Light Rail platforms starting next week, Mayor Bruce Harrell is moving away from acoustic gunshot detection technology, and don't worry, eBook readers, Seattle Public Library still has your holds in place despite the ransomware attack.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
 
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This week…

Holy moly what a week, and not just for former United States Presidents.

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is out, replaced in the interim by a familiar face.

Seattle Public Library had its system taken down by a ransomware attack.

And we check in on how San Juan County employees are enjoying their 32-hour work weeks… Here’s a hint: some of them got new hobbies.

Needling Editor-in-Chief Lex Vaughn and Ticket Editor Chase Burns are here to break down the week.

Info on service disruptions and shuttles:

https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/1-line-service-disruption

https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/05/20/discovery-park-beach-shuttle-is-back-for-2024/

https://seattlewaterfront.org/free-seattle-waterfront-shuttle/

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Locals react to former President Donald Trump's conviction, Boeing attempts to make good with the FAA and a conversation with Mayor Bruce Harrell about the future of SPD's leadership. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
 
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Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr is stepping into the top spot at SPD.

Sue Rahr  will replace Chief Adrian Diaz who was pushed out yesterday.

The move to fire Diaz follows a string of lawsuits and allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the department.

KUOW’s online managing editor Isolde Raftery has details.

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Chief Adrian Diaz is stepping down, Seattle Public Library is dealing with a ransomware attack, and parents protest proposed school closures. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
 
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