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'It's kept me alive': Kent residents rely on free farmers market in Walnut Park

For the past seven months on Friday afternoons, residents of Kent’s Walnut Park neighborhood have been able to pick up fresh produce and dry goods from an outdoor market. And it’s all free. The Walnut Park market is one of four free mobile markets in South King County run by the non-profit FareStart. RadioActive’s Marian Mohamed talked with Walnut Park residents about what the market means to them.
- Marian Mohamed
Colorado kids break a record for the longest hop scotch course

The 4.37 mile long hop scotch course exceeds a Guinness World Record of 4.1 miles set by Georgia Tech students.
Beer lovers aren't going to be happy about the U.S. carbon dioxide shortage

A carbon dioxide shortage is starting to affect the beer brewing industry.
'Local Sightings' brings PNW films back to Seattle

Last Friday the Northwest Film Forum launched "Local Sightings" - a film festival dedicated to movies made by and about the Pacific Northwest.
- Mike Davis
Brad Pitt and Nick Cave make a surprise art debut in Finland

Art works by the American actor and Australian musician are featured in an exhibition of sculptures and ceramics. Both acknowledged being excited and nervous about presenting their art in public.
- The Associated Press
Kevin from the Office is releasing a chili cookbook

Brian Baumgartner's new cookbook shares recipes from chili cook off winners, chefs and even one from the actor himself.
Why Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva dissent against Russia matters

Russian pop diva Alla Pugacheva [Poo-gah-CHEOV-ah] is among those condemning President Putin's war in Ukraine. Her willingness to part ways with the Kremlin may hint at a larger domestic groundswell.
- Charles Maynes
What the heck was that sound that rumbled across Seattle on Saturday night? (Updated!)

A private fireworks show between Ballard and Bainbridge had residents across three counties wondering what the sound was.
- Isolde Raftery
South African actress Thuso Mbedu on playing a 19th century warrior in 'The Woman King'

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with South African actress Thuso Mbedu about her role in "The Woman King," a new movie about woman warriors in 19th century West Africa.
- Ayesha Rascoe
Casual Friday with Mike Davis and Chase Burns

The long-anticipated West Seattle Bridge reopening is finally (almost here. Russell Wilson had a dramatic and disappointing return to Seattle… AND here in Washington we have our work cut out for us if we’re going to improve traffic safety We unpack it all with The Seattle Times’s Chase Burns and KUOW’s Mike Davis.
- Patricia Murphy

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