Exploring the possibilities of downtown Seattle's uncertain future Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW's growth and development reporter Joshua McNichols about the possibilities for downtown Seattle, which could mean fewer workers, but many more residents. Kim Malcolm
Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs because a key defect can cut off the engine Nissan says the SUVs have jackknife folding keys that may not stay fully open. If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could touch the fob, inadvertently turning off the engine. The Associated Press
DOJ mulls whether to sue to block Spirit Airlines from merging with JetBlue NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Diana Moss, president of American Antitrust Institute, about actions the Department of Justice may take to block the Spirit Airlines-JetBlue merger.
Cartoonists say a rebuke of 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams is long overdue Illustrators say the creator of Dilbert has held problematic views for a long time, from claiming that he lost job opportunities because he is white to questioning the legitimacy of the COVID vaccine. Juliana Kim
How the West Coast seafood industry feels the impact of the war in Ukraine Before Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 2022, American exports of Pacific hake — or whiting — to Ukraine added up to nearly $95 million worth of fish. But that market’s been gutted in wake of the ongoing hostilities. Brian Bull of KLCC
Child labor violations are on the rise as some states look to loosen their rules The total number of violations is still much lower than it was two decades ago. But violations have more than tripled since 2015, a trend that has experts troubled. Kaitlyn Radde
Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy. Scott Horsley
Boeing plans to end production of ‘Top Gun’ plane in 2025 Even “Top Gun” couldn’t save the F/A-18 Super Hornet. Boeing announced Thursday that it expects to end production of the fighter jet in late 2025 after a final delivery to the U.S. Navy. Associated Press
More than two million Cosori air fryers have been recalled over fire risks The home appliance brand Cosori received more than 200 reports of air fryers overheating, burning or melting — several of which led to minor burn injuries and property damage. Juliana Kim
Hybrid cars are still incredibly popular, but are they good for the environment? Shoppers are far more interested in hybrids than all-electric vehicles, but environmentalists believe cars like the Prius are an unnecessary detour on the path to electrification. Camila Domonoske
