Seattle and Portland are full of good intentions. 

How those good intentions land on those on the receiving end…. A bit of a mixed bag.

Mischa Webley satirizes this dynamic in a new web series called "Hasaan Hates Portland," that depicts some of the everyday experiences of a Black man living in America’s whitest city.

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Seattle and Portland are full of good intentions. 
How those good intentions land on those on the receiving end…. A bit of a mixed bag.
Mischa Webley satirizes this dynamic in a new web series called "Hasaan Hates Portland," that depicts some of the everyday experiences of a Black man living in America’s whitest city.
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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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A new series satirizes the PNW's "aggressive good intentions"

In the latest round of tech layoffs, Microsoft is cutting positions in its sales and Xbox divisions. It’s not the company’s biggest round of layoffs in recent years…but it does signal where Microsoft is headed. Hear more from GeekWire editor and co-founder Todd Bishop.

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In the latest round of tech layoffs, Microsoft is cutting positions in its sales and Xbox divisions. It&rsquo;s not the company&rsquo;s biggest round of layoffs in recent years&hellip;but it does signal where Microsoft is headed.&nbsp;Hear more from GeekWire editor and co-founder Todd Bishop.
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In the latest round of tech layoffs, Microsoft is cutting positions in its sales and Xbox divisions. It’s not the company’s biggest round of layoffs in recent years…but it does signal where Microsoft is headed. Hear more from GeekWire editor and co-founder Todd Bishop.

Here's what Microsoft's recent layoffs mean for the industry 

Seattle's World Cup matches are over and the CCTV cameras in the Stadium District are being turned back off, a South Lake Union office building has officially been converted into apartments, and a King County-owned movie studio is getting another year of support.

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

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Seattle's World Cup matches are over and the CCTV cameras in the Stadium District are being turned back off, a South Lake Union office building has officially been converted into apartments, and a King County-owned movie studio is getting another year of support.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
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Seattle's World Cup matches are over and the CCTV cameras in the Stadium District are being turned back off, a South Lake Union office building has officially been converted into apartments, and a King County-owned movie studio is getting another year of support.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Picture it. You’re out late at the Mariners game, and as soon as you exit the stadium… The smell hits you. 

Hot dogs and grilled onions. Add a slather of cream cheese, and you’ve got a Seattle Dog.

No matter how you feel about the quirky combo, the New York Times just crowned the Seattle Dog the best regional hot dog in the country.

Seattle Times Food Reporter Tan Vinh is here to tell us more.

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Picture it. You&rsquo;re out late at the Mariners game, and as soon as you exit the stadium&hellip; The smell hits you.&nbsp;
Hot dogs and grilled onions. Add a slather of cream cheese, and you&rsquo;ve got a Seattle Dog.
No matter how you feel about the quirky combo, the New York Times just crowned the Seattle Dog the best regional hot dog in the country.
Seattle Times Food Reporter Tan Vinh is here to tell us more.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Picture it. You’re out late at the Mariners game, and as soon as you exit the stadium… The smell hits you.   Hot dogs and grilled onions. Add a slather of cream cheese, and you’ve got a Seattle Dog.  No matter how you feel about the quirky combo, the New York Times just crowned the Seattle Dog the best regional hot dog in the country.  Seattle Times Food Reporter Tan Vinh is here to tell us more.

A new series satirizes the PNW's "aggressive good intentions"

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