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Washington's new plan to make money from its trees: Today So Far
Washington earns a lot of revenue by leasing its public land for logging. But a new plan could change the way forests make money for the state, while combatting climate change. Also, With dwindling officers, and a focus on visible crime, investigating sex crimes has become much less of a priority in Seattle. And Gig Harbor residents didn't let vandals deter their message of hope for the Ukrainian people. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 11, 2022.
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Should I stay or should I go now ... from King County?
The Seattle area housing market is experiencing a few changes as buyers shift their focus, renters feel more pressure, and some folks leave town altogether. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 7, 2022.
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More roads, more EVs. Can Washington do it?: Today So Far
Washington wants to build a lot more highways in the coming years. At the same time, it has a goal to make all new cars sold in the state be electric by 2030. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 6, 2022.
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Free and uncomfortable speech: Today So Far
Seattle certainly loves its First Amendment rights. But what about the freedom of speech for those with whom you strongly disagree? That's a line the Seattle Library finds it has to often walk.
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Seattle's big businesses and union trends: Today So Far
The first Amazon union has formed in the United States, which is giving "hope" to some workers in the company's hometown of Seattle. But it's not the only mega Seattle company that is dealing with a trend of union votes.
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Bridging divides by getting curious: Today So Far
Bridging our divides: Go have a curious, uncomfortable conversation. Also, don't say "marijuana" in Washington state. And a rare fin whale washes up on a B.C. shore. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for April 1, 2022.
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Pandemic ups and downs (and no bikes at Green Lake): Today So Far
These days, the pandemic is a bit up and down. Cases are up, hospitalizations are down. Job openings are up, job hunters are down. And there's also no bikes allowed at Seattle's Green Lake Park.
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Washington's favorite trail won't look the same: Today So Far
One of Washington state's most popular trails just got a major makeover. It won't look the same.; The U.S. is behind the times when it comes to rail travel. But could the Northwest finally get an idea for high-speed rail moving down the line?; 32 tons of medical supplies are being loaded onto a plane and slated to fly out of Seattle to Ukraine. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 30, 2022.
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Welcome to Washington ... starring Vancouver, BC: Today So Far
Why Washington is often never in films about Washington, and how that could change. Also, did you start a garden over the past couple years? And do you plan to keep it up? This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 29, 2022.
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How many Washington lawmakers are leaving office?: Today So Far
Not all exiting Washington state lawmakers are leaving for the same reason. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 28, 2022.
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More gun laws, and more guns, in Washington state: Today So Far
Washington has three new firearm laws (and there are a lot more firearms in the state these days). Who did MacKenzie Scott just donate to?This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 24, 2022.
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Washington state has a pickle of a sport: Today So Far
Pickleball will soon be Washington's official state sport, and there's already plenty of support for the game. Starbucks employees in Seattle approve a union. King County Council considers forming a public concrete operation. Pierce County will pay $4 million to the family of Manuel Ellis. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 23, 2022.