Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
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David Meinert, accused of sex assault, wants to buy the Mecca. No way, these letter-writers say
Community members are protesting the possible return to public life of Seattle businessman, Dave Meinert, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, including rape, by eleven women.
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Business
Seattle baristas walk out because of 'toxic work environment'
Baristas at Slate Coffee Roasters claim late or missing pay and "toxic work environment"
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New details on Inslee’s platform to end U.S. dependence on fossil fuels
Washington state governor and presidential candidate, Jay Inslee, announced the final part of his platform to fight climate change, which takes aim at oil, gas and coal.
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Arts & Life
This musician helps keep an ancient language alive for Sephardic Jews
“Why there are so many Sephardic Jews in Seattle?” That’s the question we dove into on our latest episode of SoundQs, our podcast where you ask a question and KUOW explores the answer.
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Why does Seattle have so many Sephardic Jews?
Seattle has the third largest Sephardic Jewish community in the United States, according to some estimates.
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Politics
What is the most humane, cost effective way to end homelessness?
We know that homelessness is a problem. It's hard to go anywhere around Seattle without seeing people living outside. And SoundQs listeners have been asking what the region can do better.
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Environment
Whale strikes could get more common as humpback numbers grow
NOAA believes it was a humpback whale that a ferry hit in Elliot Bay last night
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Environment
Retrofitting Seattle's vulnerable buildings could cost over $1 billion
A new report is finally putting a price on the cost of crucial earthquake safety fixes in Seattle.
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Politics
Why do so many people live in tents and RVs in Seattle?
SoundQs listeners have asked us lots of questions about homelessness. In this episode, we try to answer them.
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Health
Seattle has a blood shortage because young people don’t donate
Blood shortages are becoming more common at Seattle-area blood banks.