Derek Wang
@derekjwang.bsky.social
Senior Editor w/Seattle NPR affiliate KUOW | rhymes with bong | fortunate husband & uncle | #NJDevils fan known to root for #SeaKraken | Skinny Puppy devotee
Residents in some neighborhoods of Spokane are returning to their homes after fires tore through the north part of the city earlier this week.
PHOTOS: In Spokane, residents return to what remains of their homes
Residents in some neighborhoods of Spokane are returning to their homes after fires tore through the north part of the city earlier this week.
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One of the fires currently raging around Spokane is likely arson. The sheriff made an arrest last night. Here’s a view from the ground with reporter Anna King with the NW News Network.
A view from Spokane's worst natural disaster
Podcast Episode · Seattle Now · August 4 · 17m
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As the air quality in Western Washington degrades due to wildfire smoke, a reminder of this helpful video from Seattle area public health officials on how to make your own air filter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FoM...
Public Health Crafter’s Corner: 1-minute DIY Filter Fan
YouTube video by Public Health - Seattle & King County
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🚨BREAKING: A federal appeals court revived USPS’ ability to move forward with Trump’s anti-mail voting rule. The rule would mandate new federal checks before mail ballots are sent to voters
Appeals court allows USPS to move forward with Trump’s anti-mail voting order, for now
Voting rights advocates have warned that Trump’s rule could allow USPS to refuse to deliver ballots to eligible voters if they are not on approved lists or if states fail to comply with new federal…
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Loved this round-up by NPR of excellent photo coverage of this year's men's World Cup tourney. Was super psyched to see KUOW's Megan Farmer's work amongst those that were highlighted. www.npr.org/sections/the...
Photos: When the World Cup came to town
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part...
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A King County Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday that Seattle's Denny Blaine park can remain open but the city has to develop a plan to address lewd behavior. Story by Amy Radil and Anna Boiko-Weyrauch. www.kuow.org/crime/2026-0...
Denny Blaine nude beach to stay open, King County judge rules
Seattle's Denny Blaine park will remain open. The park hosts a long-standing nude beach that is significant as an LGBTQ+ gathering space, but has become the subject of a lawsuit by its neighbors.
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What started in Seattle as a day of loud, patriotic jubilation for the U.S. ended in ninety minutes of tepid soccer by the Americans.
Heartbreak in Seattle as Team USA ends World Cup run
The U.S. men’s national team — and all of their fans — will have to wait at least four more years for another shot. On Monday night, Team USA’s run in this year’s World Cup soccer tournament came to an end with a 4-1 bludgeoning by Belgium.
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Really digging KUOW's newest podcast hosted by my colleague Gabriel Spitzer, Pocket Science. First episode helps explain astrobiological research that's being done at the University of Washington, including with some gizmos called diamond anvils. More here! www.kuow.org/podcasts/poc...
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Discovery is happening all around Seattle… if you know where to look.
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Members of the group Black Legacy Homeowners have asked the Seattle City Council for relief from aggressive phone calls making lowball offers on their homes. The council considers options this week.
Seattle homeowners who don't want to sell may get relief from predatory calls
Some Seattle homeowners are getting lots of unsolicited calls from buyers who offer way less than market value. On Monday June 29, the Seattle City Council looks at ways to make the calls stop.
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Thread below from KUOW's Casey Martin, who also reported on the tensions leading up to tonight's Pride match. Casey's story for NPR is here: www.npr.org/2026/06/26/n...
Both countries object to the World Cup 'Pride Match' in Seattle
FIFA designated the June 26th game played in Seattle between Egypt and Iran as a "Pride Match." Both countries objected. How is the queer community in Seattle gearing up for the game?
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Casey Martin@caseyworks.bsky.social · last mo.Ahead of the World Cup match in Seattle between Egypt and Iran, Iranian-Americans are protesting Iran's government, the team, and FIFA.
Darn it. This coulda been super cool for the #SeaKraken www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...
Jason Robertson rejects 8-year contract offer from Kraken with AAV in ‘$15 million range’: Sources
Dallas is now circling back to other NHL teams that have shown interest in Robertson after the sign-and-trade with Seattle fell through.
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A Western Washington man was arrested Friday in connection with a plot to attack the White House on President Donald Trump’s birthday.
WA man arrested in connection with White House attack plot
A Western Washington man was arrested Friday in connection with a plot to attack the White House on President Donald Trump’s birthday.
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Even after a shutout loss, Australian soccer fans said they were having too much fun in Seattle to be disappointed. “It's a weird thing to say in a big competition like this, but this is the best defeat you could ask for.” www.kuow.org/stories/seat...
Seattle's Pioneer Square becomes Patriot Square for Team USA World Cup match
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Australia lost 2-0 today, but you couldn't tell from the fans in Seattle today.
This is seriously f-ed up. (Thanks to my colleague Kim Malcolm, KUOW’s All Things Considered Host and a Canadian, for flagging this travesty. Yet one more reason to cue up more Skinny Puppy.) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/w...
‘Hockey Night in Canada,’ a Saturday Night Ritual on the CBC, Is No More
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Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says reut.rs/4vaPTLd
Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesman said in a statement.
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Tax revenue will get a $95.8 million boost, according to economic projections commissioned by Visit Seattle. But local governments and agencies are already spending more than they’ll get back in taxes, according to KUOW’s tabulation.
Washington state is spending $120 million on the World Cup. Will it be worth it?
Public entities across the state are spending around $120 million to host the World Cup, according to a KUOW analysis.
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FIFA has u-turned on a u-turn. Some water bottles will be allowed at World Cup stadiums this summer, but the new rules does not yet apply to venues in Mexico. @adamcrafton.bsky.social with more details (free to read):
FIFA will now allow water bottles in World Cup venues after backlash – but not yet in Mexico (Gift Article)
Having faced heavy criticism for banning supporters bring water bottles to stadiums, FIFA has changed its policy again
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Really appreciated this story from the Seattle Times about the family of the slain transgender UW student. “'When she was transitioning, I said, ‘Juniper, wherever you go, I will go with you,’" her mom said. The suspect is undergoing a competency evaluation. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Family of UW student Juniper Blessing speaks about death, legacy
The family of Juniper Blessing, the UW student killed in her off-campus housing laundry room, spoke publicly for the first time about their memories of the 19-year-old.
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As a New Jersey native with hopes of visiting Iceland before it’s too late, this is so good.
Hildur Knútsdóttir@hildur.bsky.social · 2mo agoThrowback to when a TV station in Iceland accidentally aired an episode of Teletubbies with subtitles from the Sopranos 👌🏼
So thankful for the work of many of my journalist colleagues across different outlets and media for their coverage of last week’s deadly implosion in Longview. Big thanks to @olympiajoe.bsky.social for talking to us today.
KUOW Public Radio@kuow.org · 2mo agoThe body of the last missing worker killed at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company was recovered on Saturday. Eleven people died last week, after a chemical tank imploded at the plant in Longview, Washington. Two more people remain in hospital with severe burns.
A very packed Sound Transit meeting today as the board considers the future of ST3, and whether they can fulfill promised expansion including into Ballard.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Republican runoff for US Senate, defeating longtime Sen. John Cornyn.
