Trish Murphy
@trishmurphy.bsky.social
More pout than clout. Master of typos. I host a daily news podcast from KUOW called Seattle Now. Still a little bit New Jersey. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seattle-now/id1499544082
Virginia health officials have confirmed the state’s first known case of locally acquired dengue fever
Virginia resident has state’s 1st locally acquired case of dengue fever - WTOP News
Virginia health officials have confirmed the state’s first known case of locally acquired dengue, a viral disease usually associated with international travel.
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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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The skies are hazy this morning. Smoke is rolling in. This episode has good information about how to get through it.
Smoke season has arrived. Here's what you need to know
Podcast Episode · Seattle Now · July 21 · 12m
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KUOW has an outstanding opportunity for a Digital Video Producer to join their team. More information: https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/uw/UWHires/job/Seattle-WA/Digital-Video-Producer_REQ-0000135122
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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Keep your windows open now if can. Smoke is likely on the way tomorrow.
Scott Sistek@scottseattlewx.bsky.social · 3d agoNew forecasts show #Seattle not only faces heat, but thick wildfire smoke this week that could bring poor to perhaps even unhealthy air quality at times :( Latest info in my ECW blog: emeraldcityweather.com/heat-wildfir... #wawx
The Justice Department is admitting that a $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was flawed, and is dropping the criminal case against a former Olympian that accused him of damaging the pool, according to a new court filing. https://cnn.it/3RJJnwj
Seattle police chief Shon Barnes is getting $700,000 in a settlement for leaving the department, PubliCola has confirmed.
Full announcement here: wilson.seattle.gov/2026/07/30/m...
Mayor Wilson Announces Resignation of Chief Barnes and Appointment of Andre Sayles as Interim Chief - Office of the Mayor
Press conference to be held 11am tomorrow SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce ...
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Email just went out internally at City Hall: Shon Barnes has (officially) resigned as police chief of Seattle.
KUOW reporters working late into the night and early this morning Coverage will be updated
Fired or resigned? Seattle Police Chief Barnes supporters rally amid reports he's been ousted
Supporters of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes rallied at City Hall Thursday morning, as word spread that Mayor Katie Wilson gave him a choice: resign or be fired. The move comes amid fallout over the...
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Hearing on good authority that Police Chief Shon Barnes has just been fired. He just left the mayor's office this evening after being inside for quite a while. Barnes is currently calling around the police department to tell his captains. Still waiting on confirmation from mayor's office and SPD.
Seattle Fire and Police are currently responding to a mass shooting at the Seattle Center with at least six gunshot victims.
This is explicitly a war crime under all definitions of international law. Either no one told Trump and Hegseth, or they don't care.
My statement on the United States administration’s intention to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods:
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Tom Homan: "It all go backs to the Dems ... there's still gonna be more bloodshed unless they shut their mouth and let ICE enforce the laws that they enacted."
Breaking News: The FDA approved a daily pill that can lower cholesterol levels far below what statins can, clinical trials have shown.
The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill to Slash Cholesterol Levels
The new pills can lower cholesterol levels far below what can be achieved with statins, clinical trials have shown.
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NYT editor Joe Kahn: "We're going to continue to report — both about Air Force One, and on the circumstances around the government use of prosecutorial power to intimidate the independent news media." www.cnn.com/2026/07/15/m...
New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony | CNN Business
The New York Times has taken legal action to challenge unusual subpoenas issued to several of its reporters last week.
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Could it be Low T? In the video, Hegseth simply refers to troops, though it appears he is talking about only testing men in uniform for hormone irregularities.
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops.
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