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Fisheries Officials Say To Leave Seals Alone
In the Olympia area, a woman reported a weeks-old harbor seal pup is on a railroad trestle on the Woodard Bay beach. Its mother was gone and it was crying.The woman told The Olympian newspaper she’s...
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Dear Congressman McDermott, How's Work?
Seattle Democrat Jim McDermott represents Washington’s 7th congressional district. He currently serves as a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which is responsible for writing tax...
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What Happens In Outer Space, Might Not Stay In Outer Space
Last week the President’s plan to fund a mission to land on an asteroid was thwarted when the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology authorized a bill that will specifically prohibit the...
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The Conversation News Quiz!
Would a luxury yacht by any other name not be as sweet? Ross Reynolds tests the wits and memory of a loyal listener in this week's edition of The Conversation News Quiz.
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The Next Little Thing: Parklets
Seattle has a new mini-parks program that turns parking spaces into tiny public spaces called parklets. The first few are rolling out this August. Ross Reynolds talks with the person heading up the...
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News From D.C., And Cold Treats
Coming up on Weekday, July 29 at 9:00 a.m. News From D.C.We preview the week ahead in Washington D.C. with CBS News Capitol Hill producer Jill Jackson.Milkshakes, Ice Cream And Other Frozen TreatsLike...
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Protests In Egypt, And Reflections On Being Human
Coming up on Weekday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. Protests In EgyptSupporters and opponents to former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi held rallies throughout Egypt on Friday. Tensions between the two sides...
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Smoking Pot In Public In Seattle Could Cost You
Seattle City Council is considering a law that would make public pot smoking a ticketable offense. Tickets would cost more than $100 dollars, mirroring a state law. At the playground at Cowan Park in...
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Reza Aslan's "Zealot" Draws Controversy And Comedy
The book “Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth” has been out for less than two weeks, but it’s already created a firestorm for its author, religious scholar Reza Aslan.
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Scientists Embark On West Coast Ocean Acidification Mission
On Monday scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will begin a one-month US West Coast expedition to investigate ocean acidification, an issue that poses a serious threat to...
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Primary Election Time: How Are You Voting?
Ballots are out for the August primary election. How are you voting? Seattle voters will decide on city council and school board positions, a parks levy, and which two candidates will face off in...
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Diary of A Bad Year: A War Correspondent's Dilemma
Kelly McEvers covers wars for NPR. She's driven partly by altruism, and partly by a feeling much less noble. There's something intoxicating about finding oneself in life-and-death situations. It's not...
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Will Jimmy Carter Help Free Lynnwood Man Held In North Korea?
Several news outlets reported Monday that former President Jimmy Carter may travel to North Korea to secure the release of Kenneth Bae, who's been imprisoned in North Korea for nine months.The...
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GenderPalooza
For the first RadioActive podcast of the summer, new hosts Isaac Noren and Carlos Nieto bring you stories about gender and gender stereotypes.RadioActive producers asked people what it means to be a...
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Future Of Wash. State GOP After Kirby Wilbur
Kirby Wilbur, the head of the Washington state GOP, resigned on Monday and has left the party struggling to find a new leader. As chair he led the Republicans to take greater control of the state...
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The Dangers Of Senior Assisted Living
Seattle-based Emeritus Senior Living is the country’s largest assisted living operator, housing approximately 37,000 elderly Americans in more than 400 facilities across the country. Frontline and...
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Potreprenuers Get Ready For A New Kind Of Drug Deal
With recreational pot legal in Washington state, the marijuana business is moving from back alleys to storefronts. Former Silicon Valley banker Brendan Kennedy wants to lead the way in the new pot...
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The Conversation Heads To Summer Camp
Summer camp can be a magical place for kids, full of craft time, first kisses, freedom from parents and sleeping under the stars. Of course, it can also mean snakes, mean kids and wedgies. Did you go...
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Exonerated Convict Is Ready To Test Washington’s New Law
A new law that took effect this week in Washington allows people wrongfully convicted of crimes to sue the state for damages. Alan Northrop will be one of the first to file a claim.
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FBI Sweep Includes Victims And Pimps In Seattle Area
Over the last several days the FBI, in cooperation with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, conducted its seventh cross-country sweep looking to help stop child sex trafficking. The...
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