Derek Wang

Rad Power Bikes speeds toward financial cliff It may be the end of the road for Rad Power Bikes.

“Rad’s leadership is actively pursuing all viable options to keep the company operating.”

@mnickelsburg.bsky.social has the latest on Ballard's Rad Power Bikes facing closure. www.kuow.org/stories/rad-...

Totally fair question, and I agree, KUOW has a really good political reporting team. The station hired DDHQ to help get election results online.

From the story: “KUOW paid Decision Desk for embeds displaying results from the primary and general elections this year.”

Decision Desk HQ retracts call projecting Harrell’s victory in Seattle mayor’s race The firm Decision Desk HQ has rescinded their projection that incumbent Bruce Harrell would prevail over his challenger Katie Wilson in the Seattle mayor’s race.

The firm Decision Desk HQ, which was contracted by KUOW to help process election results, has retracted its call that projected Bruce Harrell as the winner in this year's Seattle mayoral election.

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Seattle School Board names lone superintendent finalist, a district leader recruited from Michigan An experienced district leader from Michigan is set to become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.

BREAKING: An experienced district leader from Michigan is set to become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
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LISTEN: U.S. Supreme Court Considers Legality of Trump's Tariffs

BREAKING: The plaintiffs in the legal fight over SNAP benefits in a new filing say the judge's earlier order means USDA must pay full benefits for November, not partial.

Great article. Not sure how to feel that the Devils are now in the older half of the league, time flies.

And nice use of “Molly whopping” 😆

What a great start, LGD!

Winter Olympics sounds like an awesome assignment, cool to see this! Also, just want to say thanks for the work over the years calling the Devils games. Always enjoyed hearing you call a game. Best of luck!

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Scenes from Seattle's second 'No Kings' protest Thousands of demonstrators gathered for a second ‘No Kings’ rally and march on Saturday at the Seattle Center. The local protest was among many held nationwide to denounce President Donald Trump and h...

"We know this playbook — dictators divide to conquer. We unite to resist."

Coverage of Saturday’s #NoKings demonstration in Seattle from KUOW’s visual journalist Megan Farmer. www.kuow.org/stories/scen...

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Totally! And I gotta say what a fun call from La Greca!

Ridiculously slick

Luke looks like he’s having a good game too. Waiting for you Alex to report back on your talk to grandpa fisherman about his issues with Luke 😁

Fantastic period! So psyched to finally see Gritsyuk

Portland’s weekend of ICE protests: Tear gas, National Guard restraining orders and false claims of a city burning to the ground After his order for an Oregon National Guard deployment was blocked, Trump turned to the National Guard in California and Texas for hundreds of federal troops he could send to Portland.

An unprecedented weekend put Portland at the center of national headlines, as President Trump continued his push to deploy National Guard members into the city over the objections of city and state elected officials and a federal judge.

Really appreciated hearing @jerrybrewer.bsky.social's take on the Mariners. Not gonna say more so I don't jinx stuff. But thanks Jerry! www.kuow.org/stories/the-...

Republican senator publicly questions Trump announcement linking autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy | CNN Politics Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana doctor who chairs the Senate health committee, is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to release any evidence tying acetaminophen use durin...

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana doctor who chairs the Senate health committee, is calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to release any evidence tying acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism, noting that “the preponderance of evidence shows that this is not the case.”

Major props to my neighbors who
put this up.

From ‘for sale’ to ‘sold’: Tracking the Portland Trail Blazers’ transition to new ownership The Paul Allen estate announced Friday that it has reached a formal agreement to sell the franchise to a group led by Tom Dundon, the billionaire businessman from Texas who also owns the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Paul Allen estate announced Friday that it has reached a formal agreement to sell the franchise to a group led by Tom Dundon, the billionaire businessman from Texas who also owns the Carolina Hurricanes.

Instant Pot Coconut Shrimp Soup (Tom Kha) Food52 Site.

It’s always great to see your notes here. Ginormous thanks for the ongoing insights.

As for soup, my wife and I were late to the Instant Pot movement. But this got us through the pandemic, if you’re into Thai soups. food52.com/recipes/7858...

Confused about your eligibility for the Covid shot? In Washington state, you’re covered Thanks to a standing order signed by the state health officer Thursday, anyone in Washington state can get the Covid-19 vaccine without consulting their doctor.

Thanks to a standing order signed by the state health officer Thursday, anyone in Washington state can get the Covid-19 vaccine without consulting their doctor.

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Seattle Police released from federal oversight After 13 years of oversight, a federal judge has restored local control of the Seattle Police Department.

"Robart said he’s also still concerned with persistent racial disparities in SPD contacts. He said there’s no 'magic wand' but he believes Chief Barnes will work to address the issue."

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KUOW board considers appointing former Washington state senator accused of rape KUOW’s board of directors is considering appointing former State Senator Joe Fain, CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce — who was accused in 2018 of raping a woman 11 years earlier.

KUOW’s board of directors is considering appointing former State Senator Joe Fain, CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce – who was accused in 2018 of raping a woman 11 years earlier.

Heat risk map for Tuesday, August 26. Minor risk (yellow) covers much of western Oregon and Washington. Moderate risk (orange) extends through the Willamette Valley, around Seattle, and into central Washington. Major risk (red) dominates eastern Washington, including Spokane and Kennewick. Pockets of extreme risk (purple) appear in central Washington.

Extreme heat will continue in the interior Northwest today and begin waning tomorrow and especially late in the week. Children, the elderly, and those with chronic illness are especially vulnerable to heat exposure. Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses at weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

Vance: "If you go back to World War II, if you go back to World War I, if you go back to every major conflict in human history, they all end with some kind of negotiation."

Washington Post, May 8, 1945: "Germany Surrenders Unconditionally."

I still remember where I was when I heard this news. Rest in peace Dwayne. ❤️❤️❤️ Doing a deep dive into Doubting Thomas today.

Actually, Slavery Was Very Bad The president’s latest criticism of museums is a thinly veiled attempt to erase Black history.

I debated writing this. It can feel tempting, upon encountering yet another instance of this administration’s racism, to let it be. How many ways can you say the same thing over and over again? And yet we have to write it down, if for nothing else, so those who come after us know we were against it.

YouTube video by clout9sangel Skinny Puppy Tin Omen

Grateful that it's Friday and for my co-worker who flagged this classic performance of Tin Omen. Seems oddly appropriate in many ways. #puppyforever www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTIq...