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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 16h

US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last m...

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NPR @npr.org · 21h

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.

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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 7d

Hidden deep in the woods near Gig Harbor is a makeshift cage lined with plywood topped by chain-link fence, where fighters and boxers face off on a square of worn artificial turf. Welcome to The Scrapyard, a backyard fight club that attracts local fighters and millions of fans online.

This outdoor fight club in Gig Harbor delivers more than punches

Hidden deep in the woods near Gig Harbor is a makeshift cage lined with plywood topped by chain-link fence, where fighters and boxers face off on a square of worn artificial turf. Welcome to The Scrap...

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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 4d

Starting Oct. 11, the Vashon Island water taxi is adding Saturday sailings. People can now walk or bike to Vashon Island with seven sailings over the course of the day.

For the first time, the Vashon Island water taxi is running on Saturdays

It’s a new era for the Vashon Island water taxi: Boats are now running on Saturdays. The one-year pilot project has islanders excited for more service on the weekends.

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 4d

my neighbors are setting off fireworks haha

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 4d

Ok they're officially the Seattle Humpies now

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 4d

Going to Vashon Island this Saturday? You can now take the water taxi. There are seven sailings tomorrow plus an extra on Friday nights at 7:30. www.kuow.org/stories/goin...

For the first time, the Vashon Island water taxi is running on Saturdays

It’s a new era for the Vashon Island water taxi: Boats are now running on Saturdays. The one-year pilot project has islanders excited for more service on the weekends.

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Chase 'Hutch' Hutchinson 📽️ @eclectichutch.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: The SIFF Egyptian, the historic and beloved Capitol Hill movie theater, will not be reopening. After decades of bringing movie magic to Seattle audiences, the space will now permanently conclude operations under SIFF 📽️

My story for @seattletimes.com: www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

A person walks in front of the exterior of the building that was formerly the home for the SIFF Cinema Egyptian which will now be closing on a beautiful day in Seattle. Photo by Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 7d

Hidden deep in the woods near Gig Harbor, amateur fighters settle their beefs in a cage made of chain link fences and blood-stained plywood.

Welcome to The Scrapyard: www.kuow.org/stories/outd...

This outdoor fight club in Gig Harbor delivers more than punches

Hidden deep in the woods near Gig Harbor is a makeshift cage lined with plywood topped by chain-link fence, where fighters and boxers face off on a square of worn artificial turf. Welcome to The Scrap...

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 8d

Great reporting by @kuow.org's @ashleyhiruko.bsky.social and @propublica.org: Seattle spent millions on hotel rooms to shelter unhoused people. Then it stopped filling them www.kuow.org/stories/seat...

Seattle paid for shelter beds that it left vacant despite a massive need for housing

Early last year, the city signed a $2.7 million lease extension to continue using a hotel’s rooms as shelter space. Yet despite committing to pay the rent, the city stopped sending people there.

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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 12d

The Trump administration announced Wednesday night that it is revoking $7.6 billion in funding for clean-energy projects in 16 Democratic-leaning states, including a $1 billion cut to the Pacific Northwest’s multi-state hydrogen hub.

Trump energy department axes funding for Northwest hydrogen hub

The Trump administration announced Wednesday night, the first night of the federal government shutdown, that it is revoking $7.6 billion in funding for clean-energy projects in 16 Democratic-leaning s...

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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 12d

A viral video of the incident shows the intruder shouting gay and ableist slurs and appearing to make a Nazi salute as the class jeered him.

UW investigating after intruder disrupts a class with slurs, apparent Nazi salute

University of Washington police are investigating an incident where a man interrupted a human sexuality lecture. A viral video of the incident shows the intruder shouting gay and ableist slurs and app...

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 13d

It's not clear if the Mariners or the city can enforce a noise limit on the megaphones of street preachers, despite lots of complaints about the loud volume.

One preacher told me even if there is a new rule next season, "we'll be here for sure. God willing."

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Seattle street preachers say nothing can silence their amplified message

Christian preachers have long been a staple outside Seattle’s sports stadiums, often spreading the gospel with the help of megaphones. Many fans say the volume is too loud, but it’s unclear if anythin...

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NPR @npr.org · 13d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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Till Eckert @tilleckert.com · 14d

1/ DEVELOPING: A journalist was rushed to New York-Presbyterian Hospital following another incident with an ICE agent at 26 Federal Plaza, an immigration court in NYC. The last I heard, he was getting X-rays for his lower back.

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Till Eckert @tilleckert.com · 19d

1/ I’m Till Eckert, a ProPublica reporter. For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been going to the same NY immigration courthouse.

Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 15d

Fun to hear Mariners fans on NPR today. @beckysullivan.bsky.social has a nice preview of the postseason featuring the Ms and Cal.

"Hall of Fame nickname as well but we can talk about that later" - @scottdetrow.bsky.social

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A preview of the MLB playoffs

Baseball playoffs begin Tuesday with some familiar teams: the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and LA Dodgers. But the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are back.

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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 15d

Standing on the seventh floor of City Hall on Monday morning, Seattle Mayor BrucHarrell gestured to the bustling streets below and declared, “There is no insurrection here.”

Mayor tells Trump to ‘stay out of Seattle’ after federal troops ordered to Portland

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said they are prepared to fight President Donald Trump if he sends the National Guard to Washington. This weekend, Trump ordered ...

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 15d

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, and others talk to the media about federal troops deployed to Portland.

"Stay out of Seattle," Harrell says. He calls the president's tactic "tyrannical" and that it exacerbates issues.

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OPB @opb.org · 18d

An unexpected ramp-up of federal troops in Portland on Friday prompted local officials to quickly urge residents: Don’t react. Their appearance comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly portrayed the city as out of control, which local officials disputed.

Portland leaders urge calm amid reports of a surge in federal officers at the ICE building

An unexpected ramp-up of federal troops in Portland on Friday prompted local officials to quickly urge residents: Don’t react.

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Washington State Ferries @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov · 18d

One of the largest motorcycle gatherings in the PNW is set for this Sun 9/28 in #Anacortes. The 42nd Oyster Run will bring more two-wheel travelers on our ferries serving Whidbey Island. If you're traveling on #Mukilteo/#Clinton or #PortTownsend/#Coupeville, plan for extra time!

Motorcyclist exiting a ferry ramp, with cars in the ferry and bright sunlight casting shadows.

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 19d

I tried to get everyone in the photo

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 20d

The Seattle Mariners win the American League West for the first time since 2001. Homers tonight by Geno, Polanco, Julio, and #60 for Cal.

Four games left in the regular season and then, "might as well..."

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 20d

Cal just hit #60

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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 22d

The move, attributed to the loss of federal funding for public media, marks the layoffs of 17 staffers and the creation of three new positions.

Seattle's Cascade PBS announces layoffs, end of online long-form journalism

The move, attributed to the loss of federal funding for public media, marks the layoffs of 17 staffers and the creation of three new positions, station President and CEO Rob Dunlop told KUOW.

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