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We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Donate to our home, KUOW, during our fall fundraising drive to power the show; https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow Today, members of Congress call for an investigation into the death of a Seattle woman killed in the West Bank; The impact of COVID lockdowns on teens' brains; and Seattle Sports fans have had a rough week. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
WA GOP Horoscope: Trump rising, Dan Newhouse in retrograde
Two Republicans are battling to represent Washington's 4th congressional district -- the heart of conservative Washington, a place where being labeled a "vegan" could mean death to your campaign. In one corner sits Dan Newhouse: the incumbent, and one of ten Republicans to vote to impeach Donald Trump. In the other: a Trump-backed challenger, and former NASCAR driver, named Jerrod Sessler.In the newest episode of Sound Politics, hosts Scott Greenstone and Libby Denkmann check in with Spokesman Review reporter Orion Donovan Smith about how the race is shaping up - and what it could say about the future of the Republican party.Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes.Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Catharine Smith. Our producer this week is Sarah Leibovitz. Our hosts are Libby Denkmann and Scott Greenstone.
From SeaTac to the public library, high-profile hacks are plaguing the region. Why?
It’s been a tough few months for many local IT departments. Last week, hackers posted a handful of files stolen from SeaTac airport on the dark web. A ransomware gang is attempting to sell a trove of stolen Port of Seattle data for 6 million dollars in Bitcoin – after the Port refused to pay up. The cyber-attack a little over a month ago snarled travel when it took down ticketing, baggage, and other SeaTac services. But that’s just the highest profile ransomware case in the Seattle area in recent months. A few weeks ago, the Highline School District canceled classes because a cyberattack had wormed its way into the local system. There was also a crippling ransomware attack on Seattle Public Libraries back in May, which put their book checkout and online systems in limbo for months
Congress members press Biden for intelligence briefing, independent investigation of Seattleite's killing by Israeli forces
Joined by more than 100 Congress members, a Seattle family continues to call for an independent U.S. investigation into the killing of their 26-year-old daughter, Ayşenur Eygi. Eygi was shot in the head by Israeli defense forces after observing a pro-Palestinian protest in the West Bank on Sept. 6. Israeli government officials said in the days following Eygi’s death that the country’s military "likely" and "unintentionally" killed her. RELATED: Israel says its forces likely unintentionally shot and killed an American activist in the West Bank President Biden called the shooting "unacceptable" in a written statement published Sept. 11, and said his administration "had full access to Israel’s preliminary investigation" and that it "indicated that [Eygi’s death] was the result of a tragic error resulting from an unnecessary escalation."
This school banned cell phones and lunch got louder
I think we can all admit that at times our cell phones can be pretty disruptive. I know I’ve spent too many late nights doom scrolling. And research shows phones can be even more harmful for young people. Today we’ll talk with KUOW education reporter Sami West about one area school that is trying to ban phones completely. Seattle City Council Budget Information: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133 And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
Striking Boeing workers in Washington state say they’re in it for the long haul
This week Boeing presented what it called its “best and final” offer to the 33,000 machinists who have been on strike for nearly two weeks. The union representing the workers rebuffed the proposal, displeased with its details and how Boeing presented it. Analysts say the union has the upper-hand in negotiations going forward.
King County Sheriff’s lawsuit over Burien camping ban thrown out by federal judge
This week a federal judge in Seattle dismissed the King County Sheriff’s lawsuit over a homeless camping ban in the city of Burien, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision supporting the rights of cities to enact those restrictions. It’s the latest step in a standoff between the sheriff and leaders of the city southwest of Seattle, over their attempts to restrict homeless encampments.
Wednesday Evening Headlines
A new southern resident orca enters the world, Boeing workers do not want to vote on Boeing’s latest contract offer, and Macklemore explains his controversial comments about America. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.
The legacy of capital punishment in Washington
Washington state has officially closed the chamber where executions took place, marking the end of capital punishment here in the state. The journey to decommission this chamber involved a lot of moving parts across all branches of government. First, Governor Jay Inslee put a moratorium on executions in 2014, then the state Supreme Court declared the practice unconstitutional four years later, and finally, the legislature outlawed the practice last year. Guest: Nina Shapiro, Seattle Times reporter covering social issues
ChatGPT: a useful study buddy, or cheating machine? Educators at the UW are trying to figure that out
Classes at the University of Washington are back in full-swing. And as students try to find their classes, and figure out what to avoid at the dining hall – the university’s administration and faculty are trying to figure out their own conundrum: How to address artificial intelligence– chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. For some students and teachers, AI programs can be a useful tool. While for others, it’s another way to cheat on exams and classwork. KUOW web editor Stephen Howie took a deeper look at the complicated relationship between AI and higher education. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotesSoundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
Hear It Again: Ethical Mushroom Foraging
As we step into fall, and back into the rain... we thought we'd revisit a segment from last year about MUSHROOMS... Mushroom foraging is a very popular pastime here in the Pacific Northwest. Our rainy climate helps a wide variety of the fungi thrive, as well as the community that collects them. After all, who doesn’t love a good mushroom? Producer Alec Cowan, that’s who.
Rick Steves has a "traveler's mindset" during his cancer treatment
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, according to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. And Edmonds’s most famous traveler Rick Steves recently announced his own prostate cancer diagnosis. Rick is here to tell us how his traveler’s mindset is influencing his treatment journey. Seattle City Council Budget Information: https://seattle.gov/council/issues/demystifying-the-budget-process-x151133
Tuesday Evening Headlines
The Mayor’s budget proposal is out today, the storm have a win or go home game tonight, and the Paul Allen Foundation is giving over $9 million to downtown arts and culture organizations. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.
New study finds pandemic lockdowns prematurely aged teenage brains
Everyone is a current, former, or future teenager. You probably know this period of life is an especially difficult time for kids. Throw in a deadly pandemic and the subsequent disruption of school and social life? It got a lot more complicated. And new research suggests COVID-19 lockdowns may have had lasting consequences for adolescent minds.In a new study from the University of Washington Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (I-LABS for short), researchers found that pandemic isolation actually accelerated the aging of teen brains. Soundside spoke with the study's lead author about what that means for the mental health of teens post-pandemic, and we can learn about teenage brain development going forward. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotesSoundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
Amid harmful lies about Haitian immigrants, members of the diaspora vow to tell their own story
They’re repeated over and over in debates, speeches and media appearances during this presidential campaign: harmful lies about Haitian immigrants. Springfield, Ohio has been at the center of the fabrications. Former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance have falsely asserted that Haitian immigrants are eating people’s pets. Despite thorough debunking by local officials, including the Republican Governor of Ohio – Trump and Vance have doubled down on these falsehoods. The dehumanizing rhetoric didn’t exactly shock members of the Haitian diaspora in the United States, but it has saddened them and put people in Springfield at risk.
90 days to make a life: One Afghan family’s resettlement in Washington state
Afghans continue to top the list of new refugee arrivals in Washington state. More than 5,000 have resettled here in the past two years. For this first wave of refugees from Afghanistan, it can be a lot to figure out from scratch. Especially when the resettlement process gives families only three months of support.
Seattle Public Schools pauses closure meetings
Seattle Public Schools leadership is taking a minute to think. Earlier this month, the district released plans to potentially close almost two dozen elementary schools to shore up a budget gap. Unsurprisingly: many parents were not thrilled with the idea. Hundreds packed a school board meeting demanding the district reconsider. Now, Superintendent Brent Jones says he is pausing further meetings about the closures. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotesSoundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
Why Boeing workers are (still) striking
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Donate to KUOW's fall fund raising drive to ensure the show is around for years to come: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow Today's story: Thousands of Boeing machinists are back on picket lines in Everett and Renton this morning, considering a new contract proposal from Boeing that the company hopes will end the 12-day strike. But the question remains if it is enough to address decades of mounting economic pressure on Boeing workers in this region. Washington Post Transportation reporter Ian Duncan explains how things got to this point.
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