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Soundside
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Washington’s Supreme Court could see big changes in 2026. Here are the candidates on your primary ballot
2w ago00:21:26Tap to summarizeThe future of Washington’s new “millionaires tax” is at stake this election season. And not JUST the ballot measure asking voters to weigh repealing the tax in November. The justices on the state Supreme Court will decide a separate legal challenge to that historic measure. In a highly unusual scenario: five of the court’s nine seats are up for election this fall. Tuesday’s primary will determine the candidates for FOUR of those races. Soundside's final look at the Washington State Primary Ballot takes a closer look at these four races for seats on the WA State Supreme Court. GUEST: Jonathan Martin - Former Seattle Times editor who now writes for the Washington Observer. Also, The Cascadia Daily News recently announced he’ll be their new editor-in-chief starting in September. RELATED LINKS: https://www.washingtonsupremecourt.org/ League of Women Voters of Washington - Supreme Court Candidates Washington Supreme Court elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia The independent money comes out to play - WA Observer Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotesSoundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →WA blocked over 100,000 license plate searches from feds, but immigration raids and vehicle arrests are still rampant
3w ago00:11:39Tap to summarizeHere’s a number for you: 108,170. That is the number of times immigration enforcement has attempted to look up a Washington license plate number and been denied since November of last year. That number comes from the state and it’s one that Governor Bob Ferguson has been touting, citing the value of guarding resident’s data from the federal government. While the number seems high, does it mean a difference in enforcement actions? Guest: Gustavo Sagrero, KUOW’s Race, Identity, and Immigration Reporter Relevant Links: KUOW: WA has blocked over 100,000 federal attempts to access license plate data KUOW: This Seattle-area mechanic offers free tows for vehicles left behind after ICE arrests Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Weekend Warmup: Seafair, Softball, and Spider-Man
3w ago00:06:30Tap to summarizeAs we do EVERY Thursday, Soundside has your list of all the best ways to decompress this weekend... LINKS: Cinema Therapy LIVE! THE PRINCESS BRIDE ECSFF - Short Film Festival Michael Mann's Manhunter: The Final Cut Lake City Summer Festival & Parade Kite Festival | Pierce County, WA Seattle Paddle Rave U-District Boba Fest Seafair Weekend Festival 2026 Magnolia Summerfest Flock Fiber Festival 2026 Junior League Softball World Series Cats & Dawgs Kirkland Classic Mariners vs Twins! Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →How juvenile court handles cases when kids are accused of serious offenses
3w ago00:31:22Tap to summarizePolice have one 15-year-old suspect in custody in connection to the mass shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday. Earlier this week, a King County Superior Court Judge found probable cause for three counts of first-degree assault and a single count of second-degree illegal possession of a firearm. The suspect remains in juvenile detention. An arraignment is scheduled for Thursday, where the defendant will hear charges filed against them. But the legal process may become more complicated due to the alleged suspect’s age. Judge J. Mike Diaz explains how juvenile court works, and the major differences between that and adult court – in the wake of the mass shooting at Seattle Center. Guest: J. Mike Diaz was a King County Superior Court judge from 2018-2022, and served a term as the Chief Judge of King County's Patricia H. Clark Children & Family Justice Center. Former governor Jay Inslee appointed him to the Court of Appeals in 2022. He's also an adjunct professor of Law at Seattle University Law School and taught juvenile law at the Washington Judicial College. Related Stories: 15-year-old Seattle Center shooting suspect charged with first-degree assault; prosecutors seek adult trial - KUOW Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Seattle Center shooting, from the perspective of a father who lost his son to gun violence
3w ago00:20:09Tap to summarizePeople in Seattle are still processing a mass shooting on Sunday that left three dead. It happened on the final day of the Bite of Seattle, a lively food festival that draws thousands of attendees every year. A day after the shooting, Arron Murphy-Paine helped organize a vigil at the Seattle Center, where the shooting happened. His son, Amarr Murphy-Paine, was shot and killed outside of Garfield High School in 2024 while he was breaking up a fight. That case remains unsolved. Murphy-Paine sat down with Soundside to reflect on the Seattle Center shooting. Guest: Arron Murphy-Paine Related links: Community mourns victims of Seattle Center shooting as police search for another suspect | KUOW Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County | Snoqualmie Valley Record 2 years after shooting death, family works to build a more just and peaceful Seattle | KUOW Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →" Easier for a kid to get a gun than a summer job": 2 violence intervention experts on the Seattle Center shooting
3w ago00:35:47Tap to summarizeMore information is still emerging about the Seattle Center shooting. For now, we know that police have said they believe at least two people participated in the shooting.Police have one suspect in custody, who is just 15 years old. Police have also claimed the shooting could be gang-related. The alleged suspect’s age furthers concerns about Seattle-area youth and gun violence. Earlier this week, Mayor Katie Wilson spoke about steps the city is taking to prevent gun violence, including violence intervention and community support. Soundside spoke with two experts working on this issue in our region about the shooting and their response. GuestsPaul Patu, co-founder of Urban FamilyDominique Davis, founder and CEO, Community PassagewaysThank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Mayor and Police Chief share more information about Bite of Seattle shooting
3w ago00:10:11Tap to summarizeWe’re continuing our coverage of Sunday’s shooting at Seattle Center, where three people were killed and several more wounded. A 15 year old suspect is in custody. Police say they believe a 19 year old who is one of the deceased was also involved in the shooting. Seattle's mayor, and chief of police, held a press conference during the noon hour about the investigation. Guest: KUOW reporter Paige Browning Related stories: Live updates: Community mourns victims of Seattle Center shooting as police search for another suspect - KUOW Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Front Page: Seattle Center shooting
3w ago00:29:24Tap to summarizeEvery week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: Marcus Harrison Green, founder of the South Seattle Emerald and co-host of the podcast “In the Meanwhile." Related links: Live updates: 3 dead in Seattle Center shooting; 1 suspect in custody as police search for another | KUOW Live: Seattle police say third shooting suspect among deceased | The Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →How this empty QFC became a hub for punk rock, movie lovers and more
3w ago00:14:38Tap to summarizeWanna go see a movie? We could check out what’s playing at The Beacon…. Or Majestic Bay… …. Or…. We could pop by the old QFC on 15th Avenue on Capitol Hill. That’s where a local community group has been hosting movie nights for the past few months. This QFC stands for the “Quality Film Club.” It convenes every other Thursday… in the Quality Flea Center. (You can see how they’re keeping the spirit of QFC alive). This club is just one of the many ways that its co-organizers are creating community. And all of it is facilitated by their access to this abandoned grocery store. Guest: Josh Okrent, a co-organizers of the Quality Film Club. He’s also the “Big Cheese” of the Punk Rock Flea Market. Related links: The Quality Film Club: Capitol Hill’s newest movie theater is in an abandoned grocery store | CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News Two Seattle QFC Redevelopments Run Into Concerns Around Height and Parking | The Urbanist Can the Punk Rock flea market save the soul of Seattle? | Seattle | The Guardian Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Why a Seattle Symphony bassist started a fight with City Hall over housing density and orcas
4w ago00:16:00Tap to summarizeSeattle’s Comprehensive Plan has hit a snag. The plan is the set of zoning changes that plans the city’s future growth – the current one in the works outlines a lot more housing density in the city. State law requires such a plan be in place, but Seattle’s has been delayed by administrative appeals from two groups. On Wednesday, we spoke with Seattle councilmember Eddie Lin about his proposal to eliminate one of the paths people have to appeal the plan under the State Environmental Policy Act. Jennifer Godfrey filed one of the appeals currently delaying implementation, and formed the group Orca Nexus, which is advocating for more environmental review of Seattle’s zoning changes. They claim the Comprehensive Plan’s Environmental Impact Statement did not fully evaluate the environmental impact of greater housing density on trees and runoff. They say removing trees will increase pollutants that could harm humans, salmon and especially endangered Southern Resident killer whales. Guest: Jennifer Godfrey Related Links: Conservation Groups Join Push Against Seattle Growth Plan This change will let Seattle address climate change, housing shortage Seattle Poised to Remove SEPA Review Hurdle for Most Housing Projects Residents and activists clash over plan to curb SEPA appeals at Seattle hearing Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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