Diana Opong
About
Diana Opong was formerly a general assignment reporter at KUOW.
Stories
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Soundside's producer picks: Seattle's Civic Poet, Deciding to See, and hummingbird bills
Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our favorite stories from the show.
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A Seattle doctor was investigated for fertility fraud. The case highlights tension between patient, physician rights
KUOW reviewed hundreds of pages of Washington Medical Commission documents and state legal codes and found a tension the agency faces: balancing a doctor’s right to due process with a patient’s desire for more information about the people they trust with their health care.
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - March 27th-31st
Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows wants YOU to enjoy your weekend! Here are some fun events to keep you busy.
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How to make sure your garden blossoms this spring
Now is the perfect time to start planning your spring and summer garden. Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris is here to offer advice on everything from pruning, to planting, to pest prevention.
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Why you may want to delete your genetic data off 23andMe today
23andMe, the San Francisco tech company known for its direct-to-consumer genetic testing, announced Sunday it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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How Section 230 helped create the internet... and why it may go away
Written and passed in 1996, the law Section 230 shields websites from being held responsible for the content users post. In other words, platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Reddit can’t be sued for what people share there.
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Seattle's new Civic Poet finds parallels between political language and verse
Dujie Tahat can be described in many ways: a poet, a critic, podcast host, and political consultant. In addition to all those titles, they can now add a new descriptor: Seattle’s Fifth Civic Poet.
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Decent Social Skills is one of Seattle’s answers to the loneliness epidemic
A Gallup poll last year found that one in five people reported feeling lonely daily—it’s a public health issue best solved by the opportunity to form meaningful connections. One program at a Seattle bookshop is stepping in to help.
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The Fulbright is a diplomatic and educational feat, and some of its funding has been frozen
For the past 80 years, the Fulbright Program has supported scholars, artists, writers, and professionals in connecting with international institutions to do cutting-edge work. We discuss what the Fulbright is, why it matters, and how federal funding freezes are impacting international research.
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Jazz clubs, real-life superheroes, and late nights in Pioneer Square
