Changes to parents' rights law heads to Gov. Ferguson, number of lobbyists in Olympia is growing, and WA residents will soon have the "right to repair."

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Changes to parents' rights law heads to Gov. Ferguson, number of lobbyists in Olympia is growing, and WA residents will soon have the "right to repair."
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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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.

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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Changes to parents' rights law heads to Gov. Ferguson, number of lobbyists in Olympia is growing, and WA residents will soon have the "right to repair." It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Today, we’re bringing you the best from newsrooms around the PNW…

First, computer science researchers at the University of Washington are testing if a phone app can accurately monitor a fetus' heart rate during pregnancy.

Next, Washington State University’s Nuclear Science Center is ramping up research and training to meet the increasing need for energy.

And finally, Oregon came within one day of announcing it was feral-swine free – and then another wild pig appeared.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from newsrooms around the PNW&hellip;
First, computer science researchers at the University of Washington are testing if a phone app can accurately monitor a fetus' heart rate during pregnancy.
Next, Washington State University&rsquo;s Nuclear Science Center is ramping up research and training to meet the increasing need for energy.
And finally, Oregon came within one day of announcing it was feral-swine free &ndash; and then another wild pig appeared.
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.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<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>.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from newsrooms around the PNW…  First, computer science researchers at the University of Washington are testing if a phone app can accurately monitor a fetus' heart rate during pregnancy.  Next, Washington State University’s Nuclear Science Center is ramping up research and training to meet the increasing need for energy.  And finally, Oregon came within one day of announcing it was feral-swine free – and then another wild pig appeared.

Weekend Listen: UW researchers are testing a phone app to monitor fetal heart rates, WSU is ramping up research and training on nuclear power, and Oregon came within one day of announcing it was feral-swine free, then another wild pig appeared

Snowfall snarls travel across the Cascades, Seattle’s community college district declares a financial emergency, and mystery orcas are spotted in the Salish Sea.

It’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. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

<a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/it-s-finally-snowing-in-seattle">Snowfall</a> snarls travel across the Cascades, Seattle&rsquo;s community college district declares a financial emergency, and mystery orcas are spotted in the Salish Sea.
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>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<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">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Snowfall snarls travel across the Cascades, Seattle’s community college district declares a financial emergency, and mystery orcas are spotted in the Salish Sea.

This week…

State legislators had a 24-hour marathon meeting to pass the "Millionaire's Tax.”

Seattle might install some temporary public bathrooms ahead of the World Cup.

And a local vegan restaurant sparked outrage by adding chicken and eggs to the menu.

Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week.

Read Naomi’s piece on the best fries in Seattle here.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

This week&hellip;
State legislators had a 24-hour marathon meeting to pass the "Millionaire's Tax.&rdquo;
Seattle might install some temporary public bathrooms ahead of the World Cup.
And a local vegan restaurant sparked outrage by adding chicken and eggs to the menu.
Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week.
Read Naomi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/seattle-best-french-fries">piece on the best fries in Seattle here.</a>
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.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<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>.

This week…  State legislators had a 24-hour marathon meeting to pass the "Millionaire's Tax.”  Seattle might install some temporary public bathrooms ahead of the World Cup.  And a local vegan restaurant sparked outrage by adding chicken and eggs to the menu.  Arts reporter Jas Keimig and Seattle Met Food and Drink Editor Naomi Tomky are here to break down the week.

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