Gov. Bob Ferguson points to narrow qualifications that limit those who qualify. The funding is separate from federal assistance.
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Only a fraction of Washington’s state flood aid has made it to victims

Gov. Bob Ferguson points to narrow qualifications that limit those who qualify. The funding is separate from federal assistance.

As a classically trained musician, Andrew Joslyn understands the symphony. He grew up playing violin. He also understands pop culture, and therefore, he knows where classical music still thrives in our modern era.
"It's taken culture a minute to actually give credibility to video game music," Joslyn said.
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Classical pop culture. The Seattle Symphony has a guy for that

As a classically trained musician, Andrew Joslyn understands the symphony. He grew up playing violin. He also understands pop culture, and therefore, he knows where classical music still thrives in our modern era. "It's taken culture a minute to actually give credibility to video game music," Joslyn said.

In Washington state and Hawaii, residents can now get mifepristone and misoprostol from Planned Parenthood to keep in their cabinets in case they need to end a pregnancy at a later time.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/abortion-pills-just-in-case-planned-parenthood-will-offer-them-in-two-states
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Abortion pills "just in case"? Planned Parenthood will offer them in two states

In Washington state and Hawaii, residents can now get mifepristone and misoprostol from Planned Parenthood to keep in their cabinets in case they need to end a pregnancy at a later time.

Courts have struck down some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Now companies are owed refunds. But who gets to pocket that money, and how hard is it to get? KUOW spoke with three local companies with three very different perspectives.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/where-s-my-tariff-refund-3-wa-companies-share-their-experiences
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Where's my tariff refund? 3 WA companies share their experiences

Courts have struck down some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Now companies are owed refunds. But who gets to pocket that money, and how hard is it to get? KUOW spoke with three local companies with three very different perspectives.

Seattle's iconic Gas Works Park has recently received a facelift, producing piles of old, rusted metal ready to be hauled away.
But all that waste is likely covered with hydrocarbons, lead paint, and other nasty remnants of its industrial life long ago. What will the city do with all that debris?
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What will Seattle do with all that debris from Gas Works Park?

Seattle's iconic Gas Works Park has recently received a facelift, producing piles of old, rusted metal ready to be hauled away. But all that waste is likely covered with hydrocarbons, lead paint, and other nasty remnants of its industrial life long ago. What will the city do with all that debris?

Family and friends of 19-year-old Juniper Blessing remember her as intelligent, talented, and sensitive, highlighting her kindness and love of music.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/juniper-blessing-uw-student-fatally-stabbed-remembered-for-her-magnificent-voice
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Juniper Blessing, UW student fatally stabbed, remembered for her 'magnificent' voice

Family and friends of 19-year-old Juniper Blessing remember her as intelligent, talented, and sensitive, highlighting her kindness and love of music.

Facebook and Instagram's parent company has been investing huge sums of money in AI, but it lags behind competitors.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/meta-slashes-8-000-jobs-as-it-pivots-towards-ai
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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs as it pivots towards AI

Facebook and Instagram's parent company has been investing huge sums of money in AI, but it lags behind competitors.

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Washington state has violated the rights of female prisoners housed with transgender women.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/department-of-justice-launches-investigation-into-washington-prison-trans-policies
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DOJ launches investigation into Washington's trans policies in prison

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Washington state has violated the rights of female prisoners housed with transgender women.

The United States Supreme Court could weigh in on Washington state’s redraw of legislative district lines in Central Washington.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/us-supreme-court-may-look-at-wa-redistricting-case
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US Supreme Court may look at WA redistricting case

The United States Supreme Court could weigh in on Washington state’s redraw of legislative district lines in Central Washington.

Starbucks will spend the rest of 2026 shedding corporate jobs at its Seattle headquarters.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/starbucks-lays-off-hundreds-at-seattle-hq
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Starbucks lays off hundreds at Seattle HQ

Starbucks will spend the rest of 2026 shedding corporate jobs at its Seattle headquarters.