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Seattle is reemerging, slowly: Today So Far
Seattle dining is starting to return to normal. But don't let easing restrictions fool you. The effects of the pandemic are still with us. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 22, 2022.
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Can you deprogram QAnon?: Today So Far
After quitting a cult herself, she helps others deprogram. Can it be done for QAnon? Electric vehicle sales surge in Washington (but there's still progress to be made). This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 21, 2022.
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Can you believe it? (You probably will): Today So Far
Social media is filled with mis/disinformation, and our brains are wired to believe it. And how often do you SIFT? This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 17, 2022.
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How likely is nuclear radiation to reach Washington?: Today So Far
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, there have been headlines, speculation, and fear of nuclear bombs being launched at the Northwest. After all, the Puget Sound region has about a third of the nation's nuclear stockpile. There's also the thought of radiation getting kicked up somewhere else and traveling to our region.
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High gas prices have you doing the electric slide?: Today So Far
When gas prices spike in Washington state, people start making the electric slide. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 15, 2022.
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Maskless in Seattle: Today So Far
Washington's indoor mask mandate ends. Postcards from the pandemic. Big changes coming out of Olympia. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 14, 2022.
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Big tech and the war in Ukraine: Today So Far
The U.S. military might not be involved with the war in Ukraine, but big tech is leveraging its influence to put pressure on Russia. Also, Amazon accused of lying to Congress. NPR's Tiny Desk contests seeks new musicians (that means you Pacific Northwest!) This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 10, 2022.
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The fall and rise of community news: Today So Far
In the absence of local news, people are starting their own newspapers in Washington. Seattle schools are going mask optional, and soon. Charter schools found using uncertified teachers. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 9, 2022.
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'Defending freedom is gonna cost' at the gas pump: Today So Far
U.S. gas prices reach all time high. Tech companies push Russia into digital isolation. Bainbridge Island man has found his own way to support Ukrainians. Russell Wilson is slated to leave the Seattle Seahawks. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 8, 2022.
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The company you keep: Today So Far
Congressional campaign had contact with a well-known white supremacist. Washington will soon have an alert system for missing Indigenous people. King County Executive Dow Constantine answers criticism of hotel housing program.
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Are you going back to the office?: Today So Far
Offices are opening back up, but not exactly like before. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 3, 2022.
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Who will keep their masks on after the mandates end?: Today So Far
Should Washington state lower its legal limit for DUIs? What Seattle's businesses are saying about the recent rise in crime. Not everyone will be giving up masks after Washington's mandates end. School's will make their own decisions. This post originally appeared in KUOW's Today So Far newsletter for March 2, 2022.