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"

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside…

Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here. 

Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke to Leesa Manion and Gary Ernsdorff from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.

Listen to more Soundside here.

Soundside is produced by Sarah Leibovitz, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healey, Hans Anderson, Jed Kim and Maleeha Syed.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside&hellip;
Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here.&nbsp;
Soundside&rsquo;s Libby Denkmann spoke to Leesa Manion and Gary Ernsdorff from the King County Prosecuting Attorney&rsquo;s office.
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/soundside">Listen to more Soundside here.</a>
Soundside is produced by Sarah Leibovitz, Jason Burrows, Gabrielle Healey, Hans Anderson, Jed Kim and Maleeha Syed.
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW show, Soundside…  Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here.   Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke to Leesa Manion and Gary Ernsdorff from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. 

Weekend Listen: King County Prosecutors Office prepares for a potential immigration enforcement surge

WA lawmakers react to SCOTUS tariff ruling, Tukwila considers ban on building new detention facilities, and crime victim advocates worry about funding cuts.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna

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WA lawmakers <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/supreme-court-ruling-against-trump-tariffs-lauded-by-some-wa-lawmakers">react</a> to SCOTUS tariff ruling, Tukwila considers ban on building new detention facilities, and crime victim advocates worry about funding cuts.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna
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WA lawmakers react to SCOTUS tariff ruling, Tukwila considers ban on building new detention facilities, and crime victim advocates worry about funding cuts.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Seattle has cleared the path for cafes and corner stores on residential streets.

The Seattle Torrent have their fingerprints all over Team USA Women's Hockey.

And Seattle knows how to party… But the city says we left behind a bunch of trash at the Seahawks parade.

Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and KUOW Producer Jason Burrows are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip;
Seattle has cleared the path for cafes and corner stores on residential streets.
The Seattle Torrent have their fingerprints all over Team USA Women's Hockey.
And Seattle knows how to party&hellip; But the city says we left behind a bunch of trash at the Seahawks parade.
Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and KUOW Producer Jason Burrows are here to break down the week.
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.
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This week…  Seattle has cleared the path for cafes and corner stores on residential streets.  The Seattle Torrent have their fingerprints all over Team USA Women's Hockey.  And Seattle knows how to party… But the city says we left behind a bunch of trash at the Seahawks parade.  Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and KUOW Producer Jason Burrows are here to break down the week.

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

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