Patricia Murphy

Stories

• Chef Kenji brings back "Tasting Notes"

  Jul 23, 2025 at 7:30 am

  Listen 18 mins

• Breaking down 2 major Seattle races on your primary ballot

  The August primary is right around the corner. And it’s an odd year election, with a long ballot. KUOW’s Cat Smith is here to break down the candidates and incumbents in two of Seattle’s biggest races: the mayor and city attorney.

  Jul 21, 2025 at 5:00 am

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• Saturday Special: How King County Health teaches through comic books

  Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… King County’s health department has published innovative and educational comic strips about public health issues for more than 15 years. The county hires local comics artists to tackle issues such as long term covid, preparing for a natural disaster and how to deal with a failing septic system.  Kyle Norris talked to Meredith Li-Vollmer, the heartbeat behind this popular project, about comic books, bringing excitement to public health messaging, and how they reach people in more than 20 different languages.

  Jul 19, 2025 at 5:00 am

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• Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Naomi Tomky

  This week… Seattle is known for being a magical place this time of year, but we’ve just upped the ante. It’s Hot Rat Summer! The notorious mosaic at Cal Anderson Park is sparking heated debates about art, graffiti and rats. Plus, new statistics show Seattleites love to ride Lime e-bikes and scooters… But aren’t great at wearing helmets. We’ll dig into all of it with Science Journalist Jane C. Hu and Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky.

  Jul 18, 2025 at 5:00 am

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• Is your beach safe? County water testers are checking

  Nothing like a splash in the water to help beat the unbearable temperatures this week. But before you dive in, check your beach it could be closed. King County water field testers are out all summer checking the water for bacteria and toxic algae that could make you and your pet sick.  We'll tag along for a test at Lake Sammamish.

  Jul 17, 2025 at 5:00 am

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• Wednesday Evening Headlines

  The new federal budget bill is making it hard for Washington to meet sustainability goals, King County is re-upping its commitment to being a welcoming area for immigrants, and people in the Green Lake neighborhood are fighting to save their favorite music venue. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  Jul 16, 2025 at 4:44 pm

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• Cal Raleigh's superstar moment

  The Mariners have a superstar. Cal Raleigh has become the face of Seattle baseball. People love him for his home run hitting and his iconic nickname. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to talk about Cal’s phenomenal season, filled with home runs, accolades, and a big derby win.

  Jul 16, 2025 at 5:00 am

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  Designed with every mind in mind. Seattle firm transforms office spaces for neurodiversity

  Global design firm HOK is designing office spaces that are more accommodating to an increasingly neurodiverse workforce, and the changes may help neurotypical workers as well.

  Jul 15, 2025 at 3:52 pm

• Lights, heat and sound: how neuroinclusive design could change the way we work

  Awareness around neurodivergence, which encompasses conditions like autism and ADHD, has increased in recent years. And with that awareness are calls for accommodations. One of those is the physical environment at work.

  Jul 15, 2025 at 5:00 am

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• This puzzle game is helping kids think critically about AI

  Young people are using AI. And there’s concern this could result in a decline in critical thinking skills.  UW PhD student Aayushi Dangol talks about a game she designed to help kids think critically about AI.

  Jul 14, 2025 at 5:00 am

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