Seattle Now
975 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 584 ratingsA smart, daily podcast for a curious city. Seattle Now brings you quick, informal, and hyper-local news updates every weekday.
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Casual Friday with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays
December 01, 2023 13:03 - 26 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week… SOME of you didn’t vote. This year’s election had the worst turnout in Washington state history. Woodinville staple Molbak’s Home and Garden had a messy breakup over a 15-year development project. And we discuss whether some of Seattle’s tourism staples are over or underrated. Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, the duo behind KUOW’s new podcast Text Me Back, are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by ma...
A threat to one of Seattle's oldest queer spaces
November 30, 2023 13:03 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBSeattle Parks and Recreation wants to build a children’s play area in Denny Blaine Park, which is also home to a popular nude beach full of history for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community. The city says it’s to address a lack of playgrounds in the area, but Seattle’s queer community is mobilizing to protect one of its most historic spaces. Stranger Queer Culture and Politics reporter Vivian McCall is here to tell us all about it. Burke-Gilman Feedback: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.a...
Burien strikes last-minute deal to open homeless shelter
November 29, 2023 13:03 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
Surviving the Big Dark with laughter
November 28, 2023 13:03 - 18 minutes - 18.8 MBThe Big Dark is upon us again as daylight grows scarcer in Seattle. Between seasonal affective disorder and the impending holidays, it can be a tough time of year for our mental health. Today, we’re looking at comedy as a coping mechanism during these dark, cold months. Seattle comedian Chris Mejia will tell us how he incorporates his depression into his work, and UW professor Tabitha Kirkland will explain why laughter helps our bodies and minds stay healthy. If you or someone you know i...
This holiday season, consider shopping small
November 27, 2023 13:03 - 10 minutes - 10.5 MBWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback To find out more about Urban Craft Uprising: https://urbancraftuprising.com/
The last Apple Cup (kind of)
November 22, 2023 13:03 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MBAfter the turkey gets cleared off the table this week, the Apple Cup is on. The long-standing rivalry game between the University of Washington Huskies and Washington State University Cougars kicks off for the 115th time on Saturday. It’s a year of lasts for the two teams, as UW prepares to leave the Pac-12 for a higher profile. Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones is here to tell us all about the history of the rivalry, and how to get in on the fun. We can only make Seattle Now because l...
(Thanks)Giving to your local food bank
November 21, 2023 13:03 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBThanksgiving is just a few days away. It's time for family and feasting, but also a great time of year to consider giving to your local food bank. Eric Williams, community partnerships director for Second Harvest Inland Northwest, and Nicole King, director of innovative programs for Northwest harvest, share the most impactful ways to give this holiday season. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https:...
Is downtown 'revitalized'?
November 20, 2023 13:03 - 15 minutes - 15.7 MBDowntown Seattle was arguably the hardest-hit area during Seattle's lockdown as workers fled offices. As the rest of the city returned to its normal bustle, downtown lagged behind. City and county officials made it a priority to revitalize the area. But how well is that revitalization going? Seattle Times Business reporter Paul Roberts gives us a temperature check on the state of downtown. Read Paul's story: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/businesses-are-making-big-bets-in-downtown-...
Casual Friday with Erica C. Barnett and Sandeep Kaushik
November 17, 2023 13:03 - 22 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week… We got a clearer picture of the new-look Seattle City Council. Is it a glow up? Time will tell. Seattle city employees got an email about how to save money in the midst of a fight for higher pay. And we discuss the most controversial topic of all: the merits of Thanksgiving turkey, as the biggest food holiday of the year approaches. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica C. Barnett and Soundview Strategies Partner Sandeep Kaushik are here to break down the week. We can only mak...
Melting the Seattle freeze, one accordion at a time
November 16, 2023 13:03 - 14 minutes - 15.1 MBIt’s the start of the Big Dark here in Seattle. It's understandable that you might want to tuck in and keep to yourself, but freelance journalist Nathalie Graham says it’s the perfect time to get out there and meet new people. She’s been out and about trying all kinds of new things in the city. She’s here with us to talk about her latest experience with the Northwest Accordion Society. Read Play Date here: https://www.thestranger.com/play-date/2023/11/16/79263485/squeezing-the-bellows-at...
Seattle will close schools… eventually
November 15, 2023 13:03 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBSeattle Public Schools has thousands fewer students enrolled than 5 years ago. That means less money for the district, contributing to a funding crunch. Now SPS is taking up a contentious solution: Closing and consolidating schools. KUOW Education Reporter Sami West explains how that might work, and what we can learn from the last round of school closures in the city. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KU...
Labor shortages are here to stay
November 14, 2023 13:03 - 10 minutes - 11 MBWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
It's fall mushroom season
November 13, 2023 13:03 - 8 minutes - 8.93 MBYou may have noticed a lot of mushroom photos in your social media feed. Fall is a great time to get out there and forage. Now serious foragers aren’t likely to tell you exactly where they found that basket full of Chanterelles or matsutakes, but Daniel Winkler is willing to share a few tips. Here’s an archive episode of our walk in the woods for fall mushrooms. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: htt...
Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Deaunte Damper
November 10, 2023 13:03 - 22 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week, Seattle voters cast their ballots and early results look promising for the housing levy, but not for city council incumbents. Mysterious, white powder sent through the mail disrupted ballot counting while election workers evacuated. And Washington state is the land of potholes according to USA today. KUOW Anchor and Reporter Paige Browning and Vocal-WA Community Organizer Deaunte Damper break down the week.
Can prostitution on Aurora Ave decline for good?
November 09, 2023 13:03 - 12 minutes - 13 MBProstitution on Aurora Avenue has vexed Seattle leaders for decades. But two recent motel closures have led to a decline in sex work and crime in the area. It’s unclear if it will last. The Seattle Times’s Sara Jean Green explains how Aurora got this way and what tools the city and police are using to rein it in. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want...
First ballot count looks bad for Seattle lefties
November 08, 2023 13:03 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MBNon-presidential elections aren’t always the biggest draw for voters even with the future of the city council on the ballot. KUOW editor Cat Smith was watching the returns and will fill us in on what we know so far.
Do grizzlies have a home in the North Cascades?
November 07, 2023 13:04 - 12 minutes - 13 MBGrizzly bears are considered functionally extinct in Washington state because no one has seen a grizzly here for decades. But a new federal plan could bring large brown bears back to the North Cascades wilderness. Ecologist Chris Morgan is with us to explain why he thinks it’s a good idea, and why some people don’t care for the plan. Public Comment on Grizzlies: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=327&projectID=112008&documentID=132104 We can only make Seattle Now because li...
West Seattle Water Taxi to the rescue
November 06, 2023 13:03 - 8 minutes - 8.63 MBYou’ve probably seen video of the runaway barge in Elliot Bay last week slamming into Pier 66. The six-story wall of steel containers broke free in high winds and was headed towards the Great Wheel. Things could’ve been much worse if it wasn’t for the quick thinking of Captain Dan Krehbiel, steering a water taxi from West Seattle. We met up with him on the boat over the weekend. Ballot Drop Box Locations: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/returning-my-b...
Burien's camping ban is now in effect
November 02, 2023 12:03 - 9 minutes - 9.51 MBThere’s been a fierce fight in Burien about the city’s homeless population. People living in encampments have been moving around for months. Burien City Council voted to implement a camping ban in late September. It went into effect yesterday. KUOW’s Casey Martin has been following this developing story for months and is here to tell us about it. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuo...
When a pilot needs mental health care
November 01, 2023 12:03 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
The final countdown to next week's election
October 31, 2023 12:04 - 13 minutes - 13.9 MBWe’re in the thick of the November election cycle. You’ve only got a week to hand in your ballots. So, if you’re still trying to figure out HOW to vote, we’ve got you. KUOW’s David Hyde asked candidates from each race about the big issues in each of their districts, and he's here to break it all down for us. Find our District Dashes here: https://www.kuow.org/stories/kuow-s-district-dash-a-seattle-city-council-deep-dive-for-busy-people Campaign Contributors: https://web6.seattle.gov/eth...
A progress report on Washington schools
October 30, 2023 12:04 - 12 minutes - 12.8 MBWashington’s education system has been through a lot in the past decade -changes in funding and the pandemic - and the Seattle Times Education Lab has been there to report on it all. Today, reporter Dahlia Bazzaz will walk us through these changes and what they mean for students and teachers across the state. It's election season! Check out this handy interactive guide to help you figure out which Seattle City Council candidates you agree with the most. We can only make Seattle Now beca...
Casual Friday with Paige Browning and Ishea Brown
October 27, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week… An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot attempted to cut a plane’s engine’s mid-flight. Washington joined 41 other states in suing Facebook parent company Meta for addicting young children to its social media platforms. And San Juan County is considering a tourism tax as the islands become overwhelmed with visitors. KUOW's Paige Browning and local digital strategist Ishea Brown are here to break down the week. Keanna Pickett’s Letter: https://www.whereweconverge.com/post/keanna-pic...
Local playwrights on Israel, Palestine, and art
October 26, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 22.2 MBThe Return: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-return-tickets-143428 Seattle Public Library’s Future Survey: https://spl.org/futuresurvey We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
Helping unsheltered voters cast their ballots
October 25, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11.5 MBWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback Here are some voting resources mentioned in the podcast: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote/change-language-preference https://homelessinfo.org/what-we-d...
Seattle restaurants want you back
October 24, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’s time for Seattle Restaurant Week. The culinary festival runs from now until early November. Restaurants are facing a lot of issues right now. Food prices have increased, and fewer people are eating out. This year, Seattle’s eateries are hoping to reverse that trend and get people to come out again. Seattle Times Food Writer Jackie Varriano is here to give us a rundown of what to expect for restaurant week. Find a participating restaurant near you: https://srweek.org/ We can only m...
Seattle has a new drug law. Now what?
October 23, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 13 MBSeattle’s new drug law is now in effect. It makes the possession and public use of narcotics a gross misdemeanor. But it also encourages law enforcement to coordinate diversion efforts: admit people into treatment programs before jail. Today we’re talking with Seattle Times staff reporter Sarah Grace Taylor about what kinds of options are out there for police if they see someone using drugs. Audio of Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz courtesy of KOMO. Find info about T'Challaw...
Casual Friday with Sami West and Tan Vinh
October 20, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 23 MBThis week… A drive-by shooting in the Central District has left a daycare center considering extra safety measures. Increased pricing is on the table for both drivers and transit riders across Seattle. And Portland chain Voodoo Doughnuts is reportedly opening a store on Capitol Hill. KUOW Education Reporter Sami West and Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vinh are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to ...
Uncertain future after more Rite Aid and Bartell closures
October 19, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBBartell Drug customers may be in for more heartache. The local pharmacy and institution is closing more locations after parent company Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy. There’s a lot of uncertainty in the pharmacy business, but one thing’s clear: change is coming. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNow...
This Seattle activist made a difference by donating her home
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 14.4 MBWashington Department of Health Vaccinating Youth https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/vaccine-information/vaccinating-youth Homestead Community Land Trust https://www.homesteadclt.org/ Seattle Times feature on Jean Darsie https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/how-one-woman-is-still-combating-seattles-housing-crisis-even-in-death/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.ku...
Seattle wants the legal right to sweep
October 17, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.7 MBThe practice of sweeping encampments of unhoused people is controversial. A federal circuit ruling made it illegal in certain circumstances and went as far as to describe the practice as cruel and unusual. But now, progressive cities on the west coast are hoping the conservative Supreme Court will intervene. Seattle Times reporter Greg Kim is here to tell us why officials in Seattle and other cities want the ruling overturned, and what they’d plan to do without restrictions. Read Greg's...
A guide to ghosts in the PNW
October 16, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 12.8 MBIt's mid-October — the air is crisp, the morning fog is thick, and Halloween is just around the corner. Which means, it's time to tell some ghost stories. Today, we're revisiting a conversation we had with local author Bess Lovejoy who wrote a book on where to find spots in the Pacific Northwest where ghost stories have been told, and retold. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow A...
Casual Friday with Andrew Walsh and Casey Martin
October 13, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week… It’s almost time to fill out your ballots, and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce is talking about what voters are thinking. Cable company XFinity is making it harder for hockey fans to release the Kraken. And a Seattle to Bainbridge ferry got a big, red makeover from Coca-Cola. Too Beautiful To Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and KUOW reporter Casey Martin are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift...
This couple toured the world's Costcos
October 12, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 14.9 MBIf you need cheap high-quality bulk goods, Costco is hard to beat. But the Issaquah-based company has also inspired a devoted fandom. Susan and David Schwartz are two of the company’s biggest fans and wrote a book about what they learned traveling the world visiting warehouses. Susan and David will be at the University Bookstore on Thursday 10/12/23 at 6pm to give a free talk. More information here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the s...
Seattle's housing levy is back on the ballot
October 11, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.8 MBWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
Microsoft’s anti-trust lessons for Amazon
October 10, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBAmazon is facing a historic antitrust lawsuit from the FTC, but it’s not the first local tech giant to find itself in that situation. Microsoft fought its own antitrust battle in the 90s. UW historian Margaret O’Mara says that history might show us what’s in store for Amazon. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagra...
Seattle is toilet poor
October 09, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 17.3 MBNothing ruins a fun day out in the city, like secretly or not so secretly needing to find a bathroom. We all need them, but not everybody has ready access to a toilet. That could mean different things depending on your situation. Seattle Times reporters, Dan Beekman, and Anna Patrick did a deep dive on Seattle's public toilets and share what they found. Safety resources for viewing the solar eclipse: https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters We can only make Seattle Now because l...
Seattle Now LIVE with Eva Walker and Kevin Sur
October 06, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week… Seattle’s always been a music town. But things are changing. How are concerts and festivals different than they were before the pandemic? Is living in Seattle sustainable for artists? What IS the new sound of Seattle? We’ve got the highlights from August’s Seattle Now Live: Music Edition with KEXP’s Eva Walker and Timber Outdoor Music Festival founder Kevin Sur, hosted by Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the s...
Megan Rapinoe’s legacy
October 05, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 16.3 MBTomorrow marks the last day Megan Rapinoe will play at Lumens Field. The activist and soccer mega-star is retiring after 14 years in the Women's Soccer League, two World Cup titles and one Olympic gold medal. But you haven't heard the last of her yet. Seattle Times soccer reporter Jayda Evans tells us about Rapinoe's legacy as an activist on and off the pitch, and how that work will continue after her final game. Read Jayda's profile of Megan Rapinoe: https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/r...
Vaccines are out, but be patient
October 04, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
King County needs 300k new homes
October 03, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBKing County needs to build more housing. A lot more housing. The latest estimate from the state is 300,000 new places to live by 2044. Seattle Times Real Estate reporter Heidi Groover says that number is going to require some serious problem solving, especially when it comes to affordable housing. Editor's Note: This episode has been updated to correct the number of new housing units needed in King County over the next 20 years, according to county projections. The correct number is 309,00...
A pilgrimage to a Japanese American prison camp
October 02, 2023 12:01 - 16 minutes - 17.3 MBDuring World War II, the US government forced more than 125,000 Japanese Americans out of their homes, and into prison camps. Many Japanese Americans from the Pacific Northwest got relocated to a camp in Minidoka, Idaho. For years, Minidoka camp survivors visited the site with their families. This summer, they returned for the first time since the pandemic started. KUOW’s Natalie Newcomb joined the pilgrimage. We’ll hear some of her experience. We can only make Seattle Now because lis...
Casual Friday with Monica Nickelsburg and Zaki Hamid
September 29, 2023 12:04 - 22 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week… A video of a Fox News correspondent talking to Seattle residents went viral. Retail company Target shut down two of their stores in Seattle, citing theft and organized retail crime. And the Federal Trade Commission slapped an antitrust lawsuit on Amazon. KUOW Labor and Economy Reporter Monica Nickelsburg and KUOW Director of Community Engagement Zaki Hamid are here to break down the week. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Make the show happen by makin...
Burien bans camping
September 28, 2023 12:04 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MBBurien City Council took the latest step in its debate over how to respond to a camp of 40 unhoused people Monday. It banned camping in the city. There are no nearby shelters, which may make relocation difficult for 40 or so residents living outside. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett is here to tell us what it could mean. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seat...
How drug policy is showing up in city council races
September 27, 2023 12:04 - 11 minutes - 11.7 MBSound Transit Fare Survey: https://soundtransitfaresandparking.infocommunity.org/ We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback
A beginners guide to the Mariners' playoff push
September 26, 2023 12:04 - 11 minutes - 12 MBIt’s an exciting and nerve-wracking time to be a baseball fan in Seattle. The Mariners have six games left in their season, and every moment counts. If you haven’t been paying attention this season, now is a great time to jump on in! Seattle Now producer and sports correspondent Vaughan Jones is here with a crash course on how to care about the Mariners this week. Check out the city's budgeting dashboard: https://council.seattle.gov/2023/09/25/seattle-city-council-launches-seattle-budget...
A test of WA's police accountability law
September 25, 2023 12:04 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBThree Tacoma Police Officers are on trial this week facing murder and manslaughter charges in the the death of Manny Ellis. It’s the first test of Washington’s new police accountability law, and the trial will have ripple effects across the state. KNKX reporter Jared Brown is here to explain what’s happened so far and the potential impacts of the trial's outcome. Follow KNKX's coverage of the trial on their website: https://www.knkx.org/tpdtrial And listen to The Walk Home, about Manny El...
Casual Friday with Bill Radke and Vaughan Jones
September 22, 2023 12:04 - 18 minutes - 19.5 MBSeattle City Council passed a drug possession law that puts more decisions in the hands of SPD officers, but doesn’t provide any new money for treatment. Portland’s tourism industry is in crisis, according to the president of its tourism bureau. And welcome to the Light Rail life, Bellevue… the city’s light rail doesn’t open until spring, but one station already needs maintenance. KUOW Week in Review Host Bill Radke and Seattle Now Producer Vaughan Jones are here to break down the week. ...
The toll of a homelessness 'experiment'
September 21, 2023 12:04 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBIn the last 18 months, a program from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority moved hundreds of people from the streets into housing. This week, the authority said it’s ending that effort. Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick lays out what happened and details the broken trust left behind. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! ...
Trans rights drew this family to Washington
September 20, 2023 12:04 - 10 minutes - 10.5 MBWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow And we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback Here are some resources on transgender rights: https://transequality.org/ https://www.equalitytexas.org/ https://www.genderjusticeleague.org/ https://www.lavenderrightsproject.org/