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It’s spring, even if the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet.If there's one thing you can count on, besides postnasal drip, it’s rhododendrons.The showy blooms are all over town, and there are a lot more varieties than you think. Today, we're taking a fun trip to the botanical garden in Federal Way.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/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Captain sues Chief Diaz, potential bad wildfire season in Western WA, Bumbershoot lineup unveiled. Seattle's challenges discussed: street maintenance, ethical dilemmas, defamation lawsuit. Student holidays conflict in Seattle School District. Bumber Shoot festival lineup preview

Seattle Times transportation reporter Nick Deshais discusses the 33-year high in traffic deaths in Washington State, attributing factors like impaired driving, speeding, and distracted driving. The podcast explores the impact of COVID-19 on road fatalities, Seattle's Vision Zero initiative, proposed solutions for safer roads, and the importance of individual responsibility for road safety.

Protest encampment dismantled at UW campus, new affordable housing project by Samish Indian Nation, and the passing of Bruce Nordstrom at age 90. Also, updates on a missing pilot, Ken Griffey Jr., and upcoming episode on traffic deaths in Washington.

Transportation Levy Hearing: https://www.seattle.gov/council/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D174035196Denny Blaine Meeting: https://www.seattle.gov/board-of-parks-and-recreation-commissioners/meeting-materials#2024agendasandminutesWe 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/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW and protestors reach agreement, Pagliacci drivers file class action lawsuit, and the Wing Luke opens a new exhibit about confronting hate. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.We can only make the KUOW Newsroom Podcast because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/KUOWNewsroomWe want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week…Seattle Public Schools is grappling with a budget shortfall that will potentially close 20 schools.KUOW found out who was spearheading the effort to put a children’s playground next to the historically queer nude beach at Denny Blaine Park.And pass the butter - a Seattle event called “Gays Eating Garlic Bread” went viral and drew over 100 people looking to make some friends.Freelance Arts Reporter Jas Keimig and Your Last Meal Podcast Host Rachel Belle are here to break down the week.Day of Service: https://seattle.gov/mayor/one-seattle-initiatives/day-of-serviceU-District Street Fair: https://udistrictseattle.com/streetfairWe 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/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murder trial for Auburn cop, $250,000 cello stolen, Marymoor summer concerts announced. Police officer's trial, opioid crisis, and juvenile justice program highlighted. Challenges in juvenile division, school closures, cello theft, bike everywhere day, and concert lineup discussed.

Seattle Times journalist Paul Roberts discusses the challenges faced by first-time home buyers in Seattle due to rising interest rates and house prices. Many are forced to leave the city or even the state. The impact on different communities within Washington is explored, along with the struggle to increase housing density in Seattle.

The podcast discusses UW's new psychiatric unit, Microsoft's increased emissions, and hydrogen-powered buses in WA. It also covers topics like hate graffiti at UW, challenges of increasing homelessness, and the transformation of a nude beach. Additionally, it explores local news stories, sustainability issues, and energy transitions in Seattle, highlighting the revolution of battery technology with silicon innovation and meeting rising electricity demand with renewable projects.