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This week…
People can’t stop yelling at Washington State Ferries employees because the ferry system is in rough shape.
Complaints of crowd crush at Capitol Hill Block Party overshadowed what was supposed to be a fun weekend.
And what’s the phrase? Nothing is certain but death and taxes. Here in Seattle, we can add a Mariners implosion to the list.
The Ms coughed up a playoff spot in record time.
Too Beautiful To Live Podcast Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week.
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Crypto investors spend big in WA elections, SPL says you can return books again, and WA health officials say blood supplies are dangerously low. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Gray wolves in Washington will remain endangered. The state’s Fish & Wildlife Commission on Friday voted against downlisting wolves to either “threatened” or “sensitive.”
We talk with University of Washington ecologist Aaron Wirsing about what this means for their recovery, and why these apex predators are such an important species for Washington.
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WA's Army National Guard mobilized to fight wildfires, whooping cough is on the rise locally, and we'll meet the candidates running for Governor. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Artists are struggling to keep up with Seattle’s rising costs. 
And many artists are contemplating leaving, despite their love for the city.
Seattle Times Arts Economy Reporter Margo Vansynghel is here to talk about what she learned from surveying and talking to the locals who help define Seattle and King County’s art scene.
Seattle Art Fair: https://seattleartfair.com/
Read the Seattle Times Artist Affordability Series here: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/seattles-high-cost-of-living-hits-artists-hard/
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Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr says Seattle needs more cops, less than half of eligible WA families received a new tax credit, and Seattle Art Fair returns this week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.
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