Mayor Harrell announces new Seattle Police Chief, Starbucks workers go on strike, and how to make air travel less harmful to the environment. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Mayor Harrell <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-s-next-police-chief-mayor-appoints-shon-barnes-of-madison-wisconsin-to-lead">announces</a> new Seattle Police Chief, Starbucks workers <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/starbucks-workers-strike-in-seattle-la-and-chicago-as-negotiations-stall">go on strike</a>, and how to make air travel less harmful to the environment. It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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King County Metro announced it will temporarily close four bus stops in the Chinatown International District, and the agency is also reeling from a fatal attack on a bus driver.

Washington is saying farewell to… The Northern Giant Hornet, now that the “murder hornet” has officially been eradiated from the state.

And we’re getting closer to the holidays every second. If you’re a last-minute shopper, big tech is trying to get you to use AI for ideas.

Author Danielle Marie Holland and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip;
King County Metro announced it will temporarily close four bus stops in the Chinatown International District, and the agency is also reeling from a fatal attack on a bus driver.
Washington is saying farewell to&hellip; The Northern Giant Hornet, now that the &ldquo;murder hornet&rdquo; has officially been eradiated from the state.
And we&rsquo;re getting closer to the holidays every second. If you&rsquo;re a last-minute shopper, big tech is trying to get you to use AI for ideas.
Author Danielle Marie Holland and Factal Editor Joe Veyera 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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Casual Friday with Danielle Marie Holland and Joe Veyera

Suspect identified in Metro bus driver killing, health inspection signs are coming to food trucks, and health advocates worry about Trump's pick of RFK Jr. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Suspect identified in Metro bus driver killing, health inspection signs are coming to food trucks, and health advocates worry about Trump's pick of RFK Jr. It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Thursday Evening Headlines

A U.S. Senate Committee led by Bernie Sanders says Amazon ignored its own recommendations about how to reduce injuries among warehouse workers, and put profits ahead of health and safety. We talk with Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt about the new report, and why Amazon disputes the report's findings. The company says its injury rates have declined. 

Share your thoughts on proposed zoning changes here.

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A U.S. Senate Committee led by Bernie Sanders says Amazon <a href="https://www.help.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/amazon_investigation.pdf">ignored its own recommendations</a> about how to reduce injuries among warehouse workers, and put profits ahead of health and safety. We talk with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/amazon/washingtons-amazon-trial-at-core-of-senates-warehouse-safety-report/">Seattle Times reporter Lauren Rosenblatt</a> about the new report, and why Amazon disputes the report's findings. The company says its injury rates <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/policy-news-views/amazon-response-to-senator-bernie-sanders-report-on-workplace-safety">have declined</a>.&nbsp;
Share your thoughts on<a href="https://one-seattle-plan-zoning-implementation-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/zoning-map"> proposed zoning changes here</a>.
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