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Controversial timber sale near Elwha River moving forward
A coalition of community and conservation groups wants to stop a state logging claim near the banks of the Elwha river. They say the so-called “Power Plant” sale would compromise the high-profile effort to restore endangered salmon habitat on the river, just a decade after two dams were removed.
Warmer water brings big, exotic species into the Salish Sea
People around the Salish Sea are seeing weird things in the water: big, exotic fish like Bluefin Tuna on Orcas Island and in Tacoma, six-foot-long Sunfish. These are species that normally live in warmer waters south of here.
In recording, a Seattle police officer joked after woman's death. He says remarks were misunderstood
A city watchdog agency is investigating after a body-worn camera captured one Seattle Police Department union leader joking with another following the death of a woman who was struck and killed by a police cruiser as she was crossing a street.
More than three years after Manny Ellis’ killing, a trial is set to begin
On Monday, jury selection begins in the long-anticipated trial in the killing of Manny Ellis, more than three and a half years after his death while in police custody. KNKX's Jared Brown will be covering the trial and provides a preview of what's ahead.
On 'João', Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto honors her late father, bossa nova giant João Gilberto
New York-born Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto has released “João,” an album in tribute to her late father, the bossa nova giant João Gilberto. It comes four years after his death, and Gilberto says “it is a love letter to him.”
Curtis Fowlkes, prolific trombonist who co-led The Jazz Passengers, is dead at 73
Equally at home with boppish fluency or a gutbucket blare, Curtis Fowlkes was a trombone virtuoso who collaborated far and wide, co-founding The Jazz Passengers. He died on Aug. 31, at 73.
Climate advocates push to amend Seattle’s new tree ordinance
From hardscape allowances to protecting culturally modified trees, Seattle’s Urban Forestry Commission is looking at proposals to amend the new tree ordinance, which advocates say falls short of the city’s climate and equity goals.
Writer offers deep dive into Seattle's cycling history in 'Biking Uphill in the Rain'
Author Tom Fucoloro discusses “Biking Uphill in the Rain: The story of Seattle from Behind Handlebars” which spans the history of cycling in Seattle from present day all the way back to the late 1800s.
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