Seattle Now

Today we're bringing you a special episode of KUOW's newest podcast Pocket Science.

Pocket Science explores the weird and groundbreaking work scientists are doing right in our Pacific Northwest backyard.

This episode is about gene editting.

It’s a mystery scientists have cracked to stop genetic mutations and cure diseases.

But there remains a massive accessibility issue for most people.

For example, over a hundred people have been cured of sickle cell anemia, but over 8 million people still have it.

Pocket Science host Gabriel Spitzer takes us to a lab in Seattle trying to make gene editing less expensive and time consuming for the people who need it.

More resources:

• Hans-Peter Kiem
• Kiem Lab

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As a new mom, juggling new identities, Jenna Hanchard began to wonder, “how do I come home to myself?”

That question became a creative spark that eventually led to her new film, "To Dress a Wound." Hanchard spoke with KUOW's Jeannie Yandel about how her process began after the birth of her second child...with writing poetry.

You can see Jenna Hanchard’s film, "To Dress a Wound," at Northwest Film Forum on Capitol Hill September 23 and 26. It premieres with the Local Sightings Film Festival, which features films and filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest.

Jenna will be at the September 23 screening for a Q&A. 

• Jenna Hanchard
• To Dress a Wound
• Devyn Pedrano-Snow
• Dany Srey-Snow
• Studio 7117
• Jasira Andrus
• Andy Park 
• 4 Culture 
• Northwest Film Forum
• Local Sightings Film Festival 

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from newsrooms across Washington…

First, an unusual wildfire recovery organization arrived in Spokane this past weekend. The Alta Heritage Foundation helps people recover their cremated loved ones from homes destroyed by wildfires.

Next, it's back to school season. That means many high school juniors and seniors are starting to think about college. But a maritime trade program in Clark County, Washington is charting a different course. 

And finally, Dolly Parton had a direct philanthropic impact on our region… Her Imagination Library serves millions of children nationwide, including around 85-thousand in Washington state.

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Bumbershoot visitors will see beefed up security at Seattle Center, light rail across Lake Washington is killing fish, and three Seattle research institutions are splitting a nearly $100 million grant.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

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This week…

Seattle's students are back to school after a last-minute deal. 

Seahawks kick-off is right around the corner.

And Whidbey Island's most famous, witch-y movie Practical Magic is getting a sequel.

We’ve got a couple of KUOW’s biggest Seahawks fans, Zaki Hamid and Andy Hurst, here to break down the week.

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Gov. Ferguson signs executive order to help with Medicaid cuts, local teen arrested for suspicion of starting deadly wildfire, and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez could face discipline from her own party.

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

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Wild Waves in Federal Way is closing for good on Monday.

Seattle Now partnered with Vanishing Seattle’s Cynthia Brothers talk about what the Pacific Northwest  water park has meant to generations of Seattelites.

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School begins as teachers and SPS agree to tentative contract, record number of WA mail-in ballots went uncounted after primary election, and employees at MOHAI say they're unionizing.

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

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Fare-dodgers beware: Sound Transit wants its $3 from you.

A lot of people aren’t paying, and there are a lot of new stops to build, so the agency is going the way of the New York City Subway: fare gates.

We’ll hear more about Sound Transit’s newest money-making plan from KUOW’s Casey Martin.

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Teen charged with assault at Seattle Center shooting to remain in youth jail, overdose recovery center connects hundreds to medication in first year, and Amazon is being sued by WA.

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

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