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Soundside leads the Puget Sound conversation with smart questions, lively debates, and direct access to the region's most influential voices. Timely, insightful, and unmistakably local, it's where the Pacific Northwest comes to dig into the news.

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August 6 · 5 min
Soundside's Weekend Warmup - the one before we're off for a month!
Soundside is going on a working hiatus for the month of August, but we'll be back and better than ever the day after Labor Day... But until then, Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows has a bunch of events to keep you busy until we're back! LINKS: Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay CAPITOL HILL BLOCK PARTY Edmonds Block Party CatVideoFest 2026 Sherlock Jr at Magnolia Lutheran Church Seattle Tattoo Expo Get Sauced: Mountlake Terrace Seahawks vs. Cowboys Preseason Game WA State Garlic Fest Dragonflight GameCon Cake at Remlinger Farms PAX West 2026 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.
August 6 · 12 min
El Niños can be a real headache, especially for WA's fishing industry
If you didn’t know, we are in the middle of an El Niño. Scientists say it has the potential to be one of the strongest in recent years. This is the weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean that periodically pushes warm water toward the West Coast. El Niños cause all kinds of problems, including worsening Washington droughts. And they can be a real pain for the region’s fishing industry. Guests Bob Alverson, general manager of the Fishing Vessel Owners' Association Anthony Rogers, a fisheries economist at Ocean Conservancy Related links: The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record | WIRED Record-breaking El Niño could gut California’s crab and salmon fleets | Los Angeles Times What a ‘very strong’ El Niño could mean for WA | 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.
August 6 · 22 min
"Don't broadcast your notes, broadcast the game." Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs reflects on 41 years with the team
Long summer nights with the Mariners on the radio are a rite of passage in the Pacific Northwest. This weekend the team is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and whether you grew up with the M’s as a kid during the glory days of Ken Griffey Jr. in the Kingdome, just started following as the Big Dumper was breaking records last season, or stuck with the team, faithfully, through a 20 year playoff drought, one voice has stood out. Rick Rizzs started with the Mariners back in 1983... He had a brief stint in Detroit, coming back to Seattle in ‘95 where he put in a record breaking 41 years with the team He announced earlier this year that he would be retiring at the end of the 2026 season, and this week sat down with Soundside producer Jason Burrows. GUEST: Rick Rizzs 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.
August 5 · 21 min
Why some parents and teachers want the president of Seattle's teachers union to step down
Should the president of Seattle’s teachers union keep her position? That’s the question on the minds of many local teachers and parents. Last week, parents of a student of Ibijoke Idowu began the process of pursuing a civil lawsuit against the teacher and the district, claiming she had physically harmed their child. This follows a Seattle Public Schools investigation, released in June, which concluded that Idowu “more likely than not” grabbed the student hard enough to cause bruising. Idowu was elected to lead the Seattle Education Association while she was on leave pending the results of this probe. Idowu has denied allegations of misconduct. Guest: KUOW education reporter Noel Gasca Related stories: Demands for Seattle teacher’s union president to resign intensify amid student abuse allegations - KUOW Seattle teacher, union president, responds to report she ‘likely’ harmed student - Seattle Times Petition to initiate RECALL of SEA President Ibijoke Idowu-Holiday - change.org Petition support Idowu: Protect Devoted Educator from targeted harassment, intimidation & cultural bias! - change.org 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.
August 4 · 16 min
'Small part of a far larger problem': Emergency department doctor on ghost guns
Police took a 15-year old into custody in connection to a mass shooting at the Seattle Center that left three dead and several others injured. Police later said that 15-year old had a “ghost gun." This refers to a type of firearm that’s often assembled at home and manufactured without a serial number. In charging documents, prosecutors allege the teenager fired into the crowd. Police say the gun doesn’t appear to be involved the deaths of two bystanders from last week. Washington is a leader in trying to prohibit ghost guns. Back in 2022, the state passed a law to ban them. Earlier this year, lawmakers prohibited the unlawful manufacture of guns using 3-D printers or CNC milling machines. And yet, ghost guns continue to be a concern here in the state. Guest: Garen Wintemute is the founding director of the Centers for Violence Prevention at UC Davis in California. He's also an emergency department attending physician. Related links: 15-year-old Seattle Center shooting suspect charged with first-degree assault; prosecutors seek adult trial | KUOW Ghost gun used in Seattle Center shooting, police say | The Seattle Times Ghost guns explained—how they are made, used? | FOX 13 Seattle Bullets from 15-year-old's gun did not kill 2 Seattle Center victims, according to early findings | 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.
August 4 · 12 min
What to do about that scourge of summer: odorous house ants
We are officially deep into a Pacific Northwest summer: we’ve already experienced wildfire smoke, 90 degree temperatures and for the unlucky amongst us, you may have also have seen small black ants crawling across your kitchen counters and floors. I’m talking about odorous house ants. So named because of the smell they emit when they are squished (I won’t say by who). These little guys are annoying, and they’re everywhere this time of year. I even saw a Reddit post referring to Seattle as being “placed on top of a giant ant hill”. Now, that’s not actually true… but it can certainly feel like it around now. That’s because, if you live in a city like Seattle, you actually are in an ideal ant environment, one that has led to the little insect’s proliferation. So before we get mad at odorous house ants, maybe it’s best to understand this creature? Maybe instead of a war on ants… we can make peace. Guest: Todd Murray, the Director of Washington State University's Puyallup Research and Extension Center See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 4 · 21 min
Washington clemency board members say Gov. Ferguson is sidelining their work
The Washington state Clemency and Pardons Board hears cases of people currently incarcerated and makes recommendations to the governor for commutations. These recommendations can allow someone to leave prison before their sentence is completed. In Washington state law, someone’s case would need to be “extraordinary” in order to qualify. Last year, the board heard a little over 30 cases and recommended 10 people for commutations. Governor Ferguson rejected all of the cases, some of which had the support of every board member. The Governor has approved pardons for some people who had already completed their sentences and his office said he was "considering the recommendation of the board while also accounting for victim impacts and public safety." His approach hasn’t sat well with members of the Clemency and Pardons Board. Guests: Raymond Delos Reyes, chair of the Washington Clemency and Pardons Board Dan Berger, professor at the University of Washington-Bothell and director of the Washington Prison History Project Relevant Links: Cascadia Daily News: Governor’s disrespect for clemency process extends mass incarceration KOMO: Case questions Washington's clemency process after governor rejects board's recommendation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 3 · 20 min
Front Page: Spokane wildfires, Seattle police chief resigns, man's death in a Federal Way hospital
Every 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: Mike Carter, senior reporter on the law and justice team at The Seattle Times Related Links: Washington wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate | KUOW Seattle mayor describes what she wants in new police chief | The Seattle Times 4 takeaways from Mayor Wilson after Seattle Center shooting, police chief's exit | KUOW Man pinned by police at WA hospital died as doctor, nurses watched | 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.
August 3 · 8 min
The latest on the Spokane wildfires
17 large wildfires continue to burn across Washington state. In Spokane, three major fires sparked on Saturday, collectively burning over 8,000 acres and 700 structures. 67,000 people are under evacuation orders. KUOW reporter Paige Browning joined Soundside with the latest. Guest: KUOW reporter, newscaster, and Seattle Now host Paige Browning Related stories: More than 700 to 1,100 structures lost in three Spokane fires; officials searching for 14 people - Spokesman Review ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’: Washington’s fire season off to roaring start - 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.
August 3 · 21 min
Washington’s Supreme Court could see big changes in 2026. Here are the candidates on your primary ballot
The 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/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 30 · 11 min
WA blocked over 100,000 license plate searches from feds, but immigration raids and vehicle arrests are still rampant
Here’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.
July 30 · 6 min
Weekend Warmup: Seafair, Softball, and Spider-Man
As 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.
July 30 · 31 min
How juvenile court handles cases when kids are accused of serious offenses
Police 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.
July 30 · 20 min
The Seattle Center shooting, from the perspective of a father who lost his son to gun violence
People 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.
July 28 · 35 min
" Easier for a kid to get a gun than a summer job": 2 violence intervention experts on the Seattle Center shooting
More 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. Guests Paul Patu, co-founder of Urban Family Dominique Davis, founder and CEO, Community Passageways 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.
July 28 · 10 min
Mayor and Police Chief share more information about Bite of Seattle shooting
We’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.
July 27 · 29 min
Front Page: Seattle Center shooting
Every 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.
July 27 · 14 min
How this empty QFC became a hub for punk rock, movie lovers and more
Wanna 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.
July 23 · 16 min
Why a Seattle Symphony bassist started a fight with City Hall over housing density and orcas
Seattle’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.
July 23 · 5 min
Soundside's Weekend Warmup: Derby Days, River Days, and HORSEGIRLS!
Hi friends, another weekend is upon us with PLENTY to go and see and do. LINKS: Timber! Outdoor Music Festival - Carnation, WA 4 Days Of Aloha - Vancouver, WA Redmond Derby Days - Redmond, WA Renton River Days - Renton, WA Bite of Seattle - Seattle Center Kaiser Permanente Seafair Torchlight Run 2026 Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade 2026 SIFF Film Center - Horsegirls CID Food Walk | Seattle Chinatown-International District Summer 2026 - Urban Craft Uprising Seattle Scottish Highland Games 2026 The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire - Feast of Fools! 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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