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Yakama Nation and Justice Department Settle Lawsuit Over Raid
The Yakama Nation tribe and the US Justice Department have settled a lawsuit over access to tribal lands.On February 15, 2011 federal agents raided a Yakama tribal cigarette manufacturer. The dispute...
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Mega Ships, Big Opportunity For Northwest Ports
One of the world’s largest ships arrived at the Port of Tacoma Sunday morning.The Zim Djibouti slipped in at dawn, carrying loads of goods for big box stores. The vessel is 10,000 TEUs in size, meaning...
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520 Floating Bridge Celebrates 50 Years
August 28, 1963 was a momentous day in American history, and it was also a pretty big day in Seattle. At the same time that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was giving his landmark “I Have A Dream” speech...
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Micky Dolenz, Annie Leibovitz And "America In The King Years"
Micky Dolenz On A Life In Show BizGeorge Michael “Micky” Dolenz, Jr., is best known for his role in the television sitcom, “The Monkees.” He became the drummer and a lead vocalist for the band created...
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Jack Hitt, W.S. Merwin And Life As An Underage Prostitute
Jack Hitt On Making Up The TruthWriter and storyteller Jack Hitt has made a career portraying the larger-than-life characters he's encountered: a flamboyant neighbor who made international news as one...
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Jet City Living: The Conversation On Seattle Culture
Being a Seattleite is a complex and oftentimes confusing experience. Does it require sitting in a coffee shop and staring out at the Space Needle on a rainy Sunday afternoon? Does it mean a uniform of...
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Seattle Teachers Reject District's Contract Offer
Correction 8/27/13: In a previous version, the length of the district's contract offer was stated as three years. The current offer is for a two-year contract. The length of the contract is...
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Rick Williams On Grief, Talking To Cops And WWII Incarceration
Rick Williams: On Anger, Grief And GiftsIn 2010, woodcarver John T. Williams was killed by Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk. Controversy over the shooting led to much anger and distrust for the police...
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Let's Go To The Movies!
This hour on The Conversation, we leave radio for the big screen to talk to some of our favorite filmmakers. Grab some overpriced popcorn and candy and listen to interviews with the late Nora Ephron,...
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Alan Alda, Natural Birth And Paula Poundstone
Alan Alda On Making The Most Of LifeOur time here on Earth is limited. One day we will all be gone, passing into history. It is something we consciously know, but frequently ignore. Award-winning actor...
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Nation's Capitol Celebration: 50-Year Anniversary Of The March On Washington
In honor of the 50-year anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, NPR will be airing special live coverage of the celebration starting at 11:00...
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Stephen Tobolowsky Live, Radio Retrospective And History Of Guitars
Stephen Tobolowsky: From “Groudhog Day” To “Heroes” You might not recognize his name but you've seen Stephen Tobolowsky in countless Hollywood movies and television shows, from "Groundhog Day" to...
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Homelessness, Pigeons And Life After Injury
No Home To Go To: Stories From The Homeless And PoorAs many as 3.5 million people in the United States experience homelessness in a given year. We'll hear a few personal stories about homelessness. In...
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Dinnertime With The Conversation
Mark Bittman On Food Politics And Julia Harrison On SweetsRoss Reynolds talks with author Mark Bittman about food, health and politics and how they all intertwine. Also, Julia Harrison investigates the...
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British PM David Cameron Makes Case For Military Action In Syria
Britain could launch strikes against the Syrian regime without the backing of the United Nations, according to its own legal advice.
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Fast Food Workers Walk Out In Seattle, Protesting Wages
Fast food workers have begun striking in Seattle this morning. According to organizers, strike lines will take place at several coffee spots around the downtown area.
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Local Civil Rights Leader's Story Of Sitting Near Dr. King
Local civil rights leader Reverend Samuel McKinney of Mt. Zion Baptist Church was in Washington, D.C., for the March on Washington in 1963. In fact, McKinney had one of the best seats in the house:...
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Shell Moving Ahead On Oil Train Project For Puget Sound Refinery
On Thursday morning Shell Oil will be meeting with officials from a county in Washington state to talk about plans to build a rail extension to deliver oil from North Dakota to its refinery near Puget...
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Abortions Not Covered By Group Health, But Not Charged Either
Seattle’s nonprofit health care system, Group Health, has said they won’t be offering abortion coverage in the new health care exchange.But they also said women will be able to get an abortion without...
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Seattle Fast Food Workers Strike For $15 Wage
Fast-food workers and union activists in Seattle and Tacoma joined a nationwide rally Thursday aimed to bring attention to a drive for a $15 minimum wage.
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