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Asahel Curtis' photography continues to suprise archivists nearly a century later 10:37

1d ago10:37

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At the turn of the 20th century, Asahel Curtis was a prolific photographer who traveled throughout Washington. His work captured the state as it underwent big changes, owing to rapid industrialization. For decades, a massive collection of Asahel’s glass plate negatives has been held at the Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma. The plates a…

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"The importance of giving folks their flowers" - Black & Loud Fest highlights Black performers across the PNW 20:10

1d ago20:10

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If someone asked you to name three Rock musicians that are Black, could you? Some people might be able to, but in general there aren’t a lot of them. This is despite the fact that the genre traces its roots back to Black blues, gospel, and rhythm and blues artists in the United States. The rock music industry and academic scholarship of the genre i…

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The Trap of the Trad Wife 43:36

2d ago43:36

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This summer, scrutiny of the figure of the “trad wife” hit a fever pitch. These influencers’ accounts feature kempt, feminine women embracing hyper-traditional roles in marriage and home-making—and, in doing so, garnering millions of followers. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss standou…

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Burien faces new challange to homelessness policy, this time on religious grounds 15:45

22h ago15:45

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There’s a new wrinkle in the debate over homelessness policy in the city of Burien. Last September, Burien passed a controversial ordinance banning camping in much of the city, Meanwhile, a local church decided to step in and offer its property as a temporary encampment for the homeless. Burien requested that the church, the Oasis Home Church, get …

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PFAs in Spokane's well water? Maybe recall a County Commissioner 14:28

2d ago14:28

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Spokane County Commissioner Al French is facing a recall effort over his handling of disclosures of contaminated groundwater in the West Plains. The “Clean Water Accountability Coalition” is sounding the alarm about PFAS—sometimes called 'forever chemicals’—in well water. And let's not forget to mention that French is also running for re-election t…

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How small acts of “dignity” can help vulnerable populations 20:04

2d ago20:04

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One of the best coffee spots in Bellingham isn’t a cafe, at least according to some of the folks in the city’s unhoused population. Instead, it’s a casual coffee cart that pops-up twice a week, at a free lunch program, known as the Maple Alley Inn. While the coffee is decent, the main attraction is the person running the cart. 85 year-old Ursula De…

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As light rail expands, suburbs plan for density 10:24

3d ago10:24

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Riders packed trains on Friday to see four new stations on the One Line, which now stops in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood. At the 148th Street Station, Shoreline celebrated the occasions with a marching band, speeches, and bubble machines. The suburb has been planning for this moment for years, that’s apparent when you step off the tra…

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A look at the Seahawks before their home opener on Sunday 15:08

3d ago15:08

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Being a sports fan in Washington State is akin to riding the Extreme Scream at the fair: big highs, and REAL SUDDEN LOWS. Yes, I’m looking at you, Seattle Mariners… With the Seahawks kicking off their regular season at home this weekend against the Denver Broncos, hope springs eternal! And it felt like a good time to check in on what’s been cooking…

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King County Council is unanimous: keep the youth jail open 24:57

2d ago24:57

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Members of the King County Council have moved to officially say the county’s youth jail should remain open. The council voted last week eight-to-zero in favor of a non-binding resolution to declare its support for keeping the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in operation – with some improvements. The move comes just over four ye…

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ROOMIE HORROR STORIES 1:04:04

5d ago1:04:04

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You are not prepared. God bless these warriors. Let's all say a prayer that we never find ourselves in these situations. Thanks for listening besties! As always I'm so appreciative of you following the podcast on whatever platform you listen on! And any ratings/reviews you can leave mean so much to me! Follow me! MERCH: https://madsmitch.com/ Podca…

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Why Washington is a bellwether for the presidential election 20:49

8d ago20:49

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The Democratic party is riding the Good Vibes Express after its Chicago convention. And a look at polling averages gives them reason to celebrate: Since becoming the nominee, Vice President Harris has shaken up a relatively static presidential race: She’s now running slightly ahead of former President Trump nationwide. In swing states, she has pull…

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WSU researchers are on a quest to digitize over 30,000 bees, butterflies and other pollinators 9:42

3d ago9:42

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Washington State University's MT James Entomological Collection is the largest insect museum in the state, it holds around three million specimens. In 2022, state legislators allocated $50,000 for the collection to digitize pollinators, like bees, moths, flies, butterflies and other insects that carry pollen. Adding the 30,000 pollinators in WSU’s …

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Tarot, Tech, and Our Age of Magical Thinking 46:43

22h ago46:43

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Until recently, tarot, astrology, and spiritualism—practices often shorthanded simply as woo-woo—were the stuff of dusty psychic parlors and seventies nostalgia. But today, mysticism has permeated mainstream culture. In the third and final installment of the Critics at Large interview series, Vinson Cunningham talks with Jennifer Wilson, a contribu…

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Christian Nationalism and its effect on Yakima city politics 20:09

4d ago20:09

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Last year, the Yakima City Council made a landmark decision by passing a proclamation to designate the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride month. Less than a year later, the council voted to reverse that decision. The move was celebrated by far right religious leaders like Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk and Sean Feucht, who took to X to applaud the dec…

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Budget woes, cellphones, and safety: educators share their thoughts going into the new school year 29:43

4d ago29:43

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For many Washington students, and parents, the school year is just about to start - if it hasn’t already. And they're not the only ones gearing up for the new year. Teachers and school staff are about to step into a new year with all sorts of new questions about how their respective school systems will be run. So, we wanted to check in with a panel…

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It's time to do a vibe check on the state of remote work 25:53

5d ago25:53

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Earlier this month, City of Seattle workers were told most of them will have to return to the office at least 3 days a week starting this fall. Meanwhile… a certain large tech and online retail company (named after a river in South America) has reportedly started a mulling the minimum number of hours employees must stay on site to count towards its…

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Mia Zapata and The Gits are often defined by a tragic murder, drummer Steve Moriarty's book tells a different story about the band 17:48

10d ago17:48

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In the early 90s, Seattle was at the center of a sonic revolution. Grunge, a homegrown sludgy rock sound, became a global commodity. At the same time, another sound was making its mark on Seattle. The Gits were a band on the precipice of national stardom, standing out with their punk sensibility and charismatic female vocalist, with music labels ci…

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How Thurston County is aiming to bring homelessness to "functional zero" 23:41

6d ago23:41

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Addressing homelessness is looking a little different in Thurston County these days. The county, which includes Olympia, just became the fifth community in the nation to collect data on every single adult experiencing homelessness. The county’s partner organization says that data includes the names and circumstances of each person counted. And the …

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No, Seattle's most notorious brothel madam was not a Gilded Age Girl Boss 25:12

6d ago25:12

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We know a few things about the woman known as Lou Graham, for sure: She was a brothel madam in Seattle at the turn of the century. And she’s immortalized in one of the city’s popular ghost tours. Maybe you’ve even felt her spiritual presence while passing through tunnels underneath Pioneer Square. Beyond that, facts are sparse. But plenty of legend…

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Why did I say that? 1:04:47

12d ago1:04:47

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This week we're all experiencing visceral instant regret together. And I think that's beautiful. Thanks for listening besties! As always I'm so appreciative of you following the podcast on whatever platform you listen on! And any ratings/reviews you can leave mean so much to me! Follow me! MERCH: https://madsmitch.com/ Podcast Insta: @parkedcarconv…

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How a battle over owls points to a bigger question in conservation 19:31

10d ago19:31

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Last winter, federal officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a program to save the perpetually threatened northern spotted owl. The problem? Invasive barred owls are crowding out our local forest -- they're bigger, and more aggressive. The solution? Culling half a million of those owls over the next 30 years. On its face, the is…

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The battle for Public Lands Commissioner turns to a recount 14:12

10d ago14:12

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At this point, most of Washington’s primary election results have been called. Bob Ferguson will face Dave Reichert in the race for governor. Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for a spot on the Seattle City Council. Goodspaceguy once again failed to get onto the November ballot. But – in one race, the drama has remained at a fever pitch…

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The Irresistible Myth of Las Vegas 43:23

16d ago43:23

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Cities have always been romanticized, but few of them have embraced—or actively engineered—their reputations as thoroughly as Las Vegas. On the second in a series of Critics at Large interview episodes, Alexandra Schwartz talks with her fellow staff writer Nick Paumgarten about how the desert town first branded itself as an entertainment capital, a…

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What goes on beyond the tv stream at the DNC 12:55

11d ago12:55

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When some people picture political conventions, they might imagine a grand stage lit up with dazzling lights, a seemingly never ending stream of speeches - and a sea of enthusiastic supporters cheering their hearts out, waving lots and lots of American flags. Since Monday, the Democratic National Convention has been underway in Chicago. There have …

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For the first time in its history, McNeil Island is releasing more patients than it's taking in 24:11

11d ago24:11

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Chances are high that you’ve never been to McNeal Island before. Few have - the island, located in the Puget Sound, southwest of Tacoma, isn’t accessible to the general public. The only people that are allowed are staff and pre-screened visitors at the Washington State Special Commitment Center - the first post-prison institution for people designa…

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How a century-old church in Tacoma is trying to become affordable youth housing 12:26

11d ago12:26

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Picture a historic church in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood, bathed in afternoon sunlight, poised for a dramatic transformation. Julie Cain, who purchased the church in 2021, envisions turning it into affordable housing for young adults. The project aims to address local housing needs and foster a supportive community, with plans for shared rooms an…

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Alien: Romulus (2024) Review | 110 21:41

17d ago21:41

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Alien: Romulus (2024). **WARNING** This Episode does contain spoilers! **WARNING** Space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station. ---- The Crew: LadiiGi: https://linktr.ee/LadiiGi JStar: https://www.twitch.tv/jstar0420 ---- Web: https://www.verbalvibe…

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Fitz Cahall on 17 years of finding new adventures outdoors 25:41

12d ago25:41

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When Fitz Cahall started his “Dirtbag Diaries” podcast in 2007, he was an avid outdoorsman struggling to make ends meet as a travel writer. At the time, this whole ‘on demand audio storytelling’ thing was kind of new, and Fitz saw it as a way of bringing new life to his joy of the outdoors. Today, he’s replaced his wild life bouncing around in a va…

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Renters say "junk fees" create real harm 13:27

12d ago13:27

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Imagine you are renting a property and your grass dies and gets brown (this is the Pacific Northwest, where, aside from some unseasonable August rain, it’s pretty dry all summer). Then you get a note from your management company that letting that grass die violates the property’s rules and fines you $125. Then, on top of that, the company charges y…

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How solitary confinement affects the mental health of WA State inmates 11:31

12d ago11:31

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The Washington State Department of Corrections has pledged to stop the use of solitary confinement in state prisons, in most cases. And the agency says it has made progress on that goal. But a recent report from the agency’s own independent watchdog, the Office of the Corrections Ombuds, says isolating inmates for extended periods of time is still …

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Weekend rain a welcome relief as wildfire burns near Stehekin 13:28

13d ago13:28

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The summertime is usually the peak season for tourists in Stehekin, Washington – a small community of around 100 people at the north end of Lake Chelan. It’s only accessible by boat or floatplane, making it an ideal place for a lakeside getaway or entry into the North Cascades wilderness. But the geography and topography that make Stehekin unique a…

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Fewer WA children are in foster care amid state effort to keep families together 14:44

13d ago14:44

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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families, which oversees the state’s foster care system, celebrated a milestone last week: The number of children in foster care has dipped below 5,000. That’s down significantly from 9,171 kids in foster care in 2018 – a reduction of more than 50% in six years. This is seen as progress among experts who have …

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Hear It Again: He broke his neck diving into a pool. 20 years later, new technology is helping him recover 21:57

13d ago21:57

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For decades, the road to recovery after a spinal cord injury has meant years of physical therapy. The goal is often small but meaningful improvements in body function. Being able to stretch your fingers that much farther, or grip just a bit harder. Jon Schleuter’s path began after he broke his neck diving into a pool 20 years ago. Soundside's Libby…

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Things that are embarrassing for no reason. 1:01:25

19d ago1:01:25

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Let's bask in the second hand embarrassment together. Pls. I need the emotional support. Thanks for listening besties! As always I'm so appreciative of you following the podcast on whatever platform you listen on! And any ratings/reviews you can leave mean so much to me! Follow me! MERCH: https://madsmitch.com/ Podcast Insta: @parkedcarconvos.pod M…

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New COVID study finds pandemic mandates did, in fact, save lives 20:50

17d ago20:50

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A new study out of the University of Virginia combined data from all 50 states to see how COVID restrictions did or didn’t reduce pandemic deaths. Despite criticism – even today – that COVID restrictions were tyrannical and unnecessary, the paper shows that states with more stringent mask and vaccine mandates did in fact save lives, and that states…

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For Seattle drag performers, sick days are not an option 13:52

17d ago13:52

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For many performers, a missed show can mean a huge pay cut. Drag queens, comedians, musicians, and other entertainers are mostly independent contractors, which means no employer provided health insurance or sick time. Now, local drag queen Betty Wetter, as well as the dance duo Drama Tops, and Velocity Dance Center, have come together to create the…

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Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and the Unstable Hierarchy of Pop 46:39

23d ago46:39

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“ ‘BRAT’ summer”—so named for the Charli XCX album that’s become the soundtrack of Kamala Harris’s Presidential run—has given pop fans much to discuss, from Charli’s own flirtation with mainstream stardom to the meteoric rise of Chappell Roan. On the first in a series of Critics at Large interview episodes, Naomi Fry talks with her fellow staff wri…

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Updates are coming to this 60-year-old treaty guiding the Columbia River 19:06

18d ago19:06

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The Columbia River is undoubtedly one of the most important rivers in the Northwest. Today, its irrigation provides water for the farms of Central Washington; it’s a vital waterway for salmon; and it provides a critical source of hydroelectric power. The river is split between the U.S. and Canada, and its headwaters begin in British Columbia. For t…

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An Indigenous CEO says "time is ticking" to help Native elders heal from government-run boarding schools 20:23

23d ago20:23

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For 150 years, the United States government operated boarding schools that separated Native American children from their families and communities. The government's goal was to eradicate native languages and culture. At least 17 US Indian boarding schools existed in Washington State. A new report from the Department of Interior outlines the scale an…

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Exploring the intersection of art and landscape in the Pacific Northwest 10:45

18d ago10:45

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A new show from Cascade PBS looks at the way artists in the Pacific Northwest incorporate their surroundings into drawings, tapestry, and pottery. ‘Art by Northwest’ showcases local artists inspired by the landscapes and culture of their communities. Each episode explores the stories behind their work, reflecting the unique essence of the Pacific N…

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Marysville Schools are facing a 'critically declining financial condition,' but is far from the only district with budget challanges 19:34

18d ago19:34

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There are a lot of stories about the financial challenges facing schools right now: Seattle School District has a $100 million budget gap they need to close and they’re going to be shuttering schools to make ends meet. Bellevue School District also closed schools to shore up its budget last year. Other districts are looking at million dollar shortf…

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What will it take to bring the Boeing Starliner, and it's astronauts, back to Earth? 29:26

24d ago29:26

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Two NASA astronauts named Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are currently stuck in space. The pair launched in the Boeing Starliner earlier this year. Malfunctions have delayed their return from what was originally meant to be an 8 day trip to the International Space Station. Now, they may not be back on Earth until February. And – most galling for …

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WORST MAIN CHARACTERS ON TV 48:32

24d ago48:32

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No you don't have deja vu. We've done this before. But this time it's your turn to rant. Thanks for listening besties! As always I'm so appreciative of you following the podcast on whatever platform you listen on! And any ratings/reviews you can leave mean so much to me! Follow me! MERCH: https://madsmitch.com/ Podcast Insta: @parkedcarconvos.pod M…

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Race remains tight in primary for public lands commissioner 9:52

25d ago9:52

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While ballots are still being counted, most of the races in last week’s primary election have been decided. But one contest in particular – the race to become the next Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington state – has become surprisingly close. The Commissioner of Public Lands runs the state Department of Natural Resources – think forest and …

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Remembering Seattle music journalist Charles R. Cross 25:20

25d ago25:20

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We wanted to round out today’s show by remembering a man described as the greatest music journalist Seattle ever had - Charles R. Cross. For over 40 years, Cross tracked the pulse of Seattle through its music. He was also known for his biographies of local rock legends: Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. Cross’ family con…

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As Seattle City Council gets up to speed, election results may signal voter discontent 15:30

25d ago15:30

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Primary election results continue to roll in. And sure, your head may have been turned by that flashy State Lands Commissioner race. But if you’re a Seattle resident, a very consequential city council contest should also be on your radar. The at-large 8th district seat is up for grabs this November. The citywide position was formerly held by Teresa…

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Data centers put WA clean energy goals in jeopardy 20:52

29d ago20:52

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Across vast stretches of rural Washington, large boxy warehouses have popped up between fields of potatoes. They contain the humming infrastructure that the tech industry and users rely on to store documents in the cloud, access streaming videos, or perform internet searches. It’s easy to see why companies put data centers in this part of the state…

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Why We Want What Tom Ripley Has 50:45

30d ago50:45

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In her 1955 novel, “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” Patricia Highsmith introduced readers to the figure of Tom Ripley, an antihero who covets the good life, and achieves it—by stealing it from someone else. On this episode of Critics at Large, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss the long tail of Highsmith’s work…

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Community of Point Roberts struggling as tourists are slow to return 15:25

1M ago15:25

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Summer is in full swing with clogged hiking trails, packed ferries, and the smells of backyard barbeques. But while many of you might be visiting tourist towns in the Cascades or near a Puget Sound Island, one Washington tourist town has been struggling: Point Roberts, our favorite local exclave. It’s a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides…

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Breaking down Washington's 2024 primary election 23:30

1M ago23:30

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Yesterday, thousands of Washingtonians dug through the pile of mail sitting on their hallway table. They found their primary ballot - maybe even their voter pamphlet - and took time to vote. Congratulations to all who did. Wear that new “I voted” sticker with pride. Because there were a lot of important things to consider in this year’s primary ele…

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