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How do we lower the political temperature in a divided nation?
The FBI is still searching for a motive in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Republican and Democratic leaders have urged Americans to turn down the temperature of rhetoric that demonizes and dehumanizes political opposition to try to take the edge off the anger and division that’s come to be standard in public discourse. But it’s not clear everybody’s listening to that hopeful message. We had reports that former President Trump had moderated his speech for the GOP convention in Milwaukee this week to focus on a message of unity. But this morning, Trump took to Truth Social to celebrate the dismissal of the classified documents case in Florida. He decried what he calls a “weaponization of our Justice system.” And he claimed without evidence that the numerous legal cases against him a “conspiracy” coordinated by the “Democrat Justice Department” to hurt “Joe Biden’s Political Opponent, ME.”
Robots are helping build new apartments in Seattle
The construction industry - has been having a hard time finding enough workers lately.The worker shortage can delay projects and push the cost of housing higher.That situation has led one contractor to try something new, at a project in Seattle.They’re bringing in a robot.
Friday Evening Headlines
Another Westlake Center retail store calls it quits, feds chip in $1.5 billion to replace the I-5 Bridge, and PNW Douglas fir trees are dying by the thousands. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna. 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.
Sex abuse survivors ask Vatican to investigate Seattle Archdiocese as Washington's lawsuit fails
On Friday, officials at the Vatican Embassy in Washington, D.C., and in Rome received a letter from Seattle area survivors of child sexual abuse and their advocates. They’re asking top officials to investigate leadership at the Archdiocese of Seattle for allegedly failing to comply with the Washington State Attorney General’s investigation into the sexual abuse allegations against its clergy members.
Casual Friday with Jodi-Ann Burey and Erica Barnett
This week… It was hot, hot, hot in Seattle… that’s it, full stop. SeaTac’s flashy new July 4 drone show made a splash in the worst way, with a few drones taking an unplanned dip in Angle Lake. And did I mention it was hot? Seattle Department of Transportation had to get the hoses out to keep the bridges from breaking down.
Mental health pilot program at Seattle schools is working, but challenges remain
Officials say they are seeing results from a pilot program that began last year to provide enhanced mental health services for students at a handful of Seattle schools. But they say the need for those services across the district remains high.
Thursday Evening Headlines
Grocery workers denounce plan to sell WA stores, new toll rates approved for 520 bridge, and Seattle police watchdog agencies are under scrutiny. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. 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.
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