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Big Brother Is Watching, But Do You Really Care?
Yesterday the Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation to require city departments to obtain council approval before acquiring and installing certain surveillance equipment. How do you feel...
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Canada, Culture And Commerce
Coming up on Weekday at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20Vancouver Sun political correspondent Vaughn Palmer brings us the latest news from Canada, film critic Robert Horton looks at what's happening...
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NPR's Ira Flatow: Science Is Sexy
Coming up on Weekday at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20Is science sexy? Public radio and TV journalist Ira Flatow thinks so. Every week, he turns scientific discoveries into conversation pieces on his...
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Starbucks Shareholders Want Ban on Political Contributions
Starbucks holds its annual shareholders’ meeting Wednesday in Seattle. On the agenda: a proposal from a group of investors that’s meant to limit the company’s involvement in elections.
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New Study Shows Increase In Stormy Weather In Western Washington
The Northwest is famous for its steady gray drizzle. But for violent storms and downpours? Not so much. That might be changing. Newly published research finds evidence that rain is coming in more...
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A Gay Catholic Priest Fights For Position In Church
Father Bernard Lynch says there’s no vow in which Catholic priests promise not to be gay. But that didn’t make Lynch's life any easier. He and other gay and lesbian Catholics in New York City had to...
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Across The Border And Under The Table: Tales Of Undocumented Workers
Who are the undocumented workers? Ross Reynolds sits down with KUOW's Liz Jones to discuss immigration policy and hear stories from undocumented workers in the region.
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Are Sea-Tac Workers Paid Fairly? New Report Says No
Puget Sound Sage's latest report finds that Sea-Tac Airport has fallen behind when it comes to minimum worker pay when compared to some other West Coast airports.How do Sea-Tac's wages compare to the...
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Restraining Orders And Guns: What Does One Have To Do With The Other?
In Washington state people convicted of crimes are required to surrender their firearms to law enforcement officials. But people with restraining orders against them – even in cases where there are...
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What In The World Is Turkopticon?
When we think of crowd sourcing, we often think about Wikipedia or Youtube, but Amazon's Mechanical Turk is a different type of crowd sourcing.Mechanical Turk is an online marketplace where employers...
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The 'Known Unknowns' Of Regulating Legalized Marijuana
Both Washington and Colorado have passed measures legalizing marijuana. Here in Washington, the Washington State Liquor Control Board is busy hammering out how marijuana will be grown, sold, and...
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Immigration Reform In The Restaurant Kitchen
Next time you go out for a nice dinner, give a listen near the restaurant’s kitchen. Amid the bustle, there’s a decent chance you’ll hear chefs, cooks or dishwashers speaking Spanish.
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Weekday's Annual Listener Spelling Bee
Coming up on Weekday at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21The region's top middle school spellers go head-to-head this weekend in the King-Snohomish Regional Spelling Bee at Seattle's Town Hall. The...
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Ask King County Executive Dow Constantine
Coming up on Weekday at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21King County Metro officials are warning of major cuts to bus service if the state Legislature does not pass a transportation funding package or...
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Colorado Murder Resonates With Local Public Officials
The executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections was shot dead after answering the doorbell at his home Tuesday night. So far no one has been arrested in the death of Tom Clements.
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New Seattle Art Museum Installation Mirrors The City
When Seattle Art Museum opened its expanded downtown building in 2007, some people thought the main entrance on First Avenue was a little undistinguished.One of those people was the late arts patron...
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“Fighting To Put Students First” With Michelle Rhee
As the chancellor of Washington, DC, public schools in 2007, implemented a variety of changes that made her a controversial figure in the education reform movement.
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President Obama Set To Create National Monument In Washington’s San Juan Islands
President Obama is set to announce the creation of several new national monuments on Monday. One of them will be in Washington’s San Juan Islands.
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Ask State Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Last November, Bob Ferguson became Washington state’s 18th attorney general. One of the biggest issues he faces is how the federal government will approach legalized marijuana in Washington state....
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Your Take On The News
It's Friday — time to review the week's top news stories with Knute Berger, Eli Sanders and C.R. Douglas. The Seattle City Council puts new restrictions on the city's surveillance powers but gives the...
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