Pedestrian deaths increasing in Seattle, legal scholars call for stronger efforts to protect judges, and Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are separating.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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This week…

King County Metro's fare enforcement program is showing unimpressive financial returns.

Bike-only weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard are getting a tune-up.

And in patented Mariners fashion, the reveal of Ichiro's new statue went wrong.

Comedian Phil Burton and Simply Seattle’s Danny Ball are here to break down the week.

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WA's unemployment rate increased for the fourth straight month, Connie Ballmer makes a record donation to NPR, and Tacoma-Seattle fast ferry 'unlikely' to launch ahead of World Cup.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Excitement for the World Cup is building around the SODO neighborhood.

Sure, there are good vibes, but also the monumental challenge of hosting an estimated 750,000 visitors.

We’ll learn more about how SODO businesses are getting ready for the summer’s World Cup crowds.

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Mayor Wilson's homelessness proposals move forward, student uses 'AI attorneys' to sue UW over alleged racial discrimination, and WA prevails in lawsuit against Live Nation.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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When you think of data centers in Washington state, you probably think of those in rural areas - outside small towns like Quincy and Prosser.

But as demand grows for data centers, companies are looking to the city… some have started to request space in Seattle.

We’ll hear more from Seattle Times Climate Reporter Greg Kim.

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Seattle library levy will head to voters this summer, residents of Pacific sue King County over flood preparation, and the Seattle Storm get high marks for their new draft picks.

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Tax season is when many of us take stock of our finances. Our debt, our spending habits, and how much we’re bringing in. And those things look different, by gender. Here in Washington, the gender wage gap is the second largest in the country. We some practical financial advice from Tori Dunlap. She's a Seattle-based author and founder of Her First $100K. Her podcast on personal finance is called “Financial Feminist." 

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Washingtonians recovering from last December's flooding can apply for federal relief, an infant in King County has measles and may have exposed others, and the Seattle Storm are at a high stakes WNBA draft tonight.

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If you’ve been thinking about moving to Canada, you might want to check if you have any forgotten Canadian ancestors. 

That’s because back in December, it became much easier to inherit Canadian citizenship.

We’ll talk about what’s changed and why with immigration consultant Cassandra Fultz.

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…

First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side. 

And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington’s Makah tribe.

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