Week in Review: SCOTUS, boarding schools, and Starbucks Bill Radke discusses the week's news with Everett Herald's Isabella Breda, Seattle Channel's Brian
Soundside The chili dynasty that's lasted a century Ballard is a neighborhood in transition. There’s always a new townhouse going up, a restaurant calling it quits, a new, hyper-local apothecary moving in next door. But, among all that change, one establishment has remained for the last century.
KUOW Newsroom Washington carbon exchange lets many big polluters off the hook State officials are putting the final touches and taking public comment on the centerpiece of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s push to fight climate change. Critics say the state’s new system for capping greenhouse gas emissions from major polluters lets many of the worst climate offenders off the hook, forcing others to shoulder more of the burden of keeping the planet livable.
KUOW Newsroom Amazon drone deliveries nearly ready for prime time with Oregon crashes in rear-view mirror Amazon made news this month by announcing it will start package deliveries by aerial drone to real customers in a northern California town. In the run up to the U.S. debut, the company conducted extensive flight tests in Eastern Oregon, where it experienced a spate of crashes. Amazon said Monday the upcoming rollout of commercial drone delivery signifies the refined technology is safe and no longer experimental.
New owners, same local feel: Elliott Bay Book Co. changes hands Seattle's beloved Elliott Bay Bookstore is changing ownership for only the second time in its 49 year history.
KUOW Newsroom Millions of Amazon mailers at heart of anti-plastic vote Amazon facing vote from shareholders and environmentalists this week to cut its use of plastic
Seattle Now Spilled milk to cry over: Baby formula dangerously low It’s not getting any easier to find infant formula. The nationwide shortage is worsening as parents and caregivers turn to social media, mutual aid funds and milk banks for extra help. We hear from Harborview Pediatrics Clinic medical director, Dr. Anisa Ibrahim, about how she’s advising parents and caregivers struggling to find food for their infants. You can also find additional resources at doh.wa.gov. The state health department resource page answers questions and provide links to help families find nutritionally appropriate food for their baby.
KUOW Newsroom Federal lawsuit over new sports betting rule could jeopardize tribal sovereignty, critics say Debbie Nelson's favorite slot machine at the Nisqually Red Wind Casino is Yogi Bear-themed, complete with spinning picnic baskets and huckleberry pies. “It keeps me entertained while I'm losing money,” she said. But Nelson also said it eases the pain to know her lost money goes to the Nisqually tribe. “To scholarships and to medical care and just to support the families. I figure if I'm going to give it to anyone it needs to go to a worthy cause,” she said.
Week In Review Week in Review: Roe v. Wade, unionization, and policing Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with PubliCola’s Erica Barnett, Geekwire’s Mike Lewis, and The News Tribune’s Matt Driscoll.
KUOW Newsroom Amazon.com's pollution grows despite massive green energy push Amazon says a major investment in green power plants will help the company run its operations on 100% clean electricity by 2025.
