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National Washington's ferry system is seeing the impact of decades of underfunding Washington's ferry system is the biggest in the U.S., but after decades of chronic underfunding, it's breaking down and short-staffed: a serious problem for the people who depend on it. Joshua McNichols
Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids. Jonathan Lambert
National What did Trump say? Explaining the former president's favorite talking points Former President Donald Trump continues to ratchet up his rhetoric on the campaign trail, but if someone doesn't follow Trump all the time, decoding his meaning can get confusing. We're here to help. Danielle Kurtzleben Franco Ordoñez
Photos: See the Northern lights from rare, solar storm A powerful solar storm struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies around the world — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids. NPR Staff Geoff Brumfiel
What it’s like to bop around the country with POTUS? An NPR pool reporter filled us in ‘It's hard not to think of how historic it is to be on a plane like Air Force One.’ – NPR’s Elena Moore Kim Malcolm John O'Brien
Friday Evening Headlines Burien homelessness debate reaches new fever pitch, WA farmworkers sue feds over pay disparities, and some UW staff join campus protests. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. Patricia Murphy Andy Hurst
World Biden will keep Trump's China tariffs, and add new ones on electric vehicles The Biden administration is finally wrapping up its review of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports. It will keep those tariffs, and add more on things like electric vehicles. Asma Khalid
Turn on the TV, you might see a familiar face on reality shows Turn on your TV, and you might spot some Northwesterners competing in cooking contests, quiz shows and traveling races. Courtney Flatt
Washington state farmworkers sue U.S. Department of Labor over depressed wages A group of Washington state farmworkers is suing the U.S. Department of Labor, saying the agency allows employers to exclude them from work by hiring cheaper, foreign labor. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
National Republicans running for governor of West Virginia focus on anti-transgender stances In the race to be the Republican nominee for governor of West Virginia, the candidates are battling over culture war issues — like who takes the toughest stand against transgender rights. Randy Yohe