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  1. 2d ago

    Why a Seattle Symphony bassist started a fight with City Hall over housing density and orcas

    Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan has hit a snag.  The plan is the set of zoning changes that plans the city’s future growth – the current one in the works outlines a lot more housing density in the city. State law requires such a plan be in place, but Seattle’s has been delayed by administrative appeals from two groups.   On Wednesday, we spoke with Seattle councilmember Eddie Lin about his proposal to eliminate one of the paths people have to appeal the plan under the State Environmental Policy Act. Jennifer Godfrey filed one of the appeals currently delaying implementation, and formed the group Orca Nexus, which is advocating for more environmental review of Seattle’s zoning changes.  They claim the Comprehensive Plan’s Environmental Impact Statement did not fully evaluate the environmental impact of greater housing density on trees and runoff. They say removing trees will increase pollutants that could harm humans, salmon and especially endangered Southern Resident killer whales.  Guest: Jennifer Godfrey  Related Links:  Conservation Groups Join Push Against Seattle Growth Plan This change will let Seattle address climate change, housing shortage Seattle Poised to Remove SEPA Review Hurdle for Most Housing Projects Residents and activists clash over plan to curb SEPA appeals at Seattle hearing Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 2d ago

    Soundside's Weekend Warmup: Derby Days, River Days, and HORSEGIRLS!

    Hi friends, another weekend is upon us with PLENTY to go and see and do. LINKS: Timber! Outdoor Music Festival - Carnation, WA 4 Days Of Aloha - Vancouver, WA Redmond Derby Days - Redmond, WA Renton River Days - Renton, WA Bite of Seattle - Seattle Center Kaiser Permanente Seafair Torchlight Run 2026 Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade 2026 SIFF Film Center - Horsegirls CID Food Walk | Seattle Chinatown-International District Summer 2026 - Urban Craft Uprising Seattle Scottish Highland Games 2026 The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire - Feast of Fools! Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 3d ago

    Attorney General Nick Brown discusses his lawsuits against Kalshi and Paramount

    It’s a war of definitions, and Kalshi just lost a battle. On Monday, a King County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against the “prediction market” company. Judge John McHale found Washington state is likely to succeed in proving Kalshi is actually an online gambling site. Those are illegal here in Washington. The lawsuit was brought by Attorney General Nick Brown, who also scored another victory on Monday with a temporary pause on Paramount's acquisiton of Warner Brothers.  Guest: Attorney General Nick Brown Related Links: WA judge halts Kalshi ‘prediction market’ over state gambling laws AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 3d ago

    Video Games won't be on discs much longer. Do gamers care?

    The economics behind the most popular video games are, in a word, staggering.  Case in point: Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated to be released later this year, and according to IGN, it made $260 MILLION dollars during the first week of pre-orders. Some analysts estimate that the game could rake in about 5 BILLION dollars during its launch week. But don’t expect to have a hard copy to cherish for your collection – developer Rockstar Games announced last month that GTA 6 will only be available to download.   Industry giant Sony says it too will soon be ditching discs. The company said earlier this month that it plans to discontinue physical game disc production for new PlayStation games starting in 2028.  Sony says it’s reflecting a broader shift in consumer preference toward digital downloads. And this shift has consequences for local small businesses: With no discs to sell and trade, stores, especially ones that sell used games, will reap less revenue.   Adam David owns Big Red’s Retro Games in Silverdale. He says he’s not surprised by these decisions: “Your newer, younger consumer doesn’t care about a physical disc. Your next generation of game players, they've grown up on digital, and at the same time they're too young to see the ramifications down the road of having just a digital library and the fact that, you know, it can be taken away from you” What are the ramifications and ripple effects when an industry changes the way we buy its products? It’s something Seattle-area journalist Jacob Robbins has been pondering – he wrote about the disappearance of physical media in games for his new Substack newsletter entitled “Side Quests.”  GUEST: Jacob Robbins RELATED LINKS:  It’s Going to Be the Biggest Video Game Launch Ever. These Seattle Game Stores Aren’t Happy. GTA 6 Predicted to Make Up to $5.2 Billion in Sales by End of Launch Week After Securing an Estimated $260 Million via Preorders 'Commercially It Just Makes Sense' - No GTA 6 Disc Decision Explained Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 3d ago

    Seattle City Council weighs ending some environmental appeals as growth plan stalls

    Haven’t heard about Seattle’s comprehensive plan recently?  Well, the city council is supposed to be working on it, but the process is on hold because of appeals.  Just to catch you up: The comprehensive plan is a set of zoning changes that are supposed to be a blueprint for future growth. It’s required by state law. It usually means allowing more housing density. One thing this iteration of the plan would do is change zoning laws to allow for six story buildings in neighborhood centers across the city.  The appeals that are currently putting the plan on hold are based on the State Environmental Policy Act or SEPA.  City Councilmember Eddie Lin, who chairs the Land Use and Sustainability Committee, said that the current phase of the Comprehensive Plan will be delayed into late 2026 or possibly next year.  He’s proposing a change that’s working its way through city council. It would limit these types of appeals. Guest:  Seattle City Councilmember Eddie Lin Relevant Links: Seattle Times: This change will let Seattle address climate change, housing shortage  KOMO: Residents and activists clash over plan to curb SEPA appeals at Seattle hearing Seattle Times: Seattle’s history shows why zoning appeal process matters  Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 4d ago

    Primary Elections 2026: Brent Hennrich, candidate for Washington's 3rd Congressional District

    Here on Soundside, we're covering Washington’s most competitive races ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election.  Historically, one of the tightest in the state is the 3rd Congressional District in Southwest Washington. This area includes Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum and Skamania Counties. It also covers a small part of Thurston County. It’s one of the few swing districts left in the country. Voters there have gone for Trump, but they have also repeatedly chosen a Democrat to represent the district in the House.... over a Republican.  Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez currently holds the seat and is running for re-election. She faces a few challengers, like Brent Hennrich. He's campaigning to her left as a progressive alternative.  Guest: Brent Hennrich, a progressive challenger running to represent Washington's 3rd Congressional District Related links: Minority Democrats in 20th District endorse progressive alternative for Congress | The Daily Chronicle What’s fueling the far-left surge? ‘Democrats themselves hate the party’ | The Seattle Times Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez challenged from left, right, center | The Columbian Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 4d ago

    What justice might look like after the deadly implosion in Longview

    State regulators are still investigating the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant to see what went wrong and whether the catastrophe that killed 11 workers in Longview could have been prevented.  The investigation is expected to be concluded by the end of the year ans it’ll determine whether the facility could face penalties or even criminal charges. It will also likely face civil lawsuits on behalf of workers and families.  Guest: Vanessa Waldref, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington who is representing families and workers affected by the disaster. Related links: ‘Something dramatically wrong’: Questions but few answers after Longview mill tragedy https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/pay-longview-workers-implosion Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 4d ago

    Why one Yakima Valley farmworker decided to "self deport"

    After a lull earlier this year, we’re seeing a surge of immigration arrests in recent weeks across the U.S. In the wake of two fatal shootings by ICE agents this month, the Trump administration has issued conflicting policies about how officers will conduct arrests. Fears of detainment and deportation remain high among immigrants – especially in Washington’s agricultural communities. The situation has pushed some undocumented immigrants to consider voluntarily leaving the United States. It’s an act the Trump administration calls “self deportation”. A recent story by RANGE Media documented the journey of one orchard worker based in Sunnyside, Washington who chose to return to her home country of Mexico – and the impact immigration enforcement has had on Yakima County’s farming community. Guests: Hal Bernton - an independent journalist based in Portland. He reported for the Seattle Times for over 20 years.  Daisy Zavala Magaña - a reporter with Range Media Related stories: For a Yakima Valley farmworker, Trump’s immigration crackdown prompts a wrenching decision to self-deport - RANGE Media Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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