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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 Claim They’re Ready for Long Delay
Seattle is bracing, as are Boeing Aircraft Company Officials, for what looks like a prolonged strike by about 33,000 machinists. Boeing workers say they are in it for the long haul. The strike, which began not long ago, already has seen the union reject Boeing's first offer. A couple of...
King County residents footing 83% of collective $7.6B in property taxes in 2024
(The Center Square) – With business offices emptying out and companies shrinking their corporate footprint, King County is shifting its tax burden to homeowners. Residents will bear the majority of more than $7 billion in property taxes this year as Washington’s commercial sector will pay a little over $1 billion. During a King County Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting on Wednesday, King County Assessor John Wilson said the county...
Celebrating 60 Years: Byrd Barr Place Empowering Community
In celebration of 60 years of hard and dedicated work, Byrd Barr Place, a local nonprofit organization committed to building pathways to self-sufficiency, is set to host its 60th anniversary Diamond Gala. This milestone event will take place on Saturday, October 5, at the Fairmont Hotel, located at 411 University Street in Seattle.
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.
Rutgers will go for its first 4-0 start since 2012 in a Friday night game with newcomer Washington
The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season!. Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Washington (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) at Rutgers (3-0, 0-0), Friday, 8 p.m. ET (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Rutgers...
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