Big Tech companies are powerful, influential, and often hard to hold
accountable.

But No Azure for Apartheid is trying to get Microsoft to make changes
through protests.

Those protests have escalated recently.

There’s lots to talk about and Geekwire reporter and co-founder Todd Bishop is
here to discuss.

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Big Tech companies are powerful, influential, and often hard to hold accountable.
But No Azure for Apartheid is trying to get Microsoft to make changes through protests.
Those protests have escalated recently.
There&rsquo;s lots to talk about and Geekwire reporter and co-founder Todd Bishop is here to discuss.
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Big Tech companies are powerful, influential, and often hard to hold accountable.  But No Azure for Apartheid is trying to get Microsoft to make changes through protests.  Those protests have escalated recently.  There’s lots to talk about and Geekwire reporter and co-founder Todd Bishop is here to discuss.

Why people are protesting Microsoft tech used by Israel

Despite the city's stated goal to increase tree canopy, Seattle’s urban forest is actually shrinking. Advocates for tree preservation say laws against illegal tree cutting on private property are not being enforced, or even investigated property. We talk with KUOW’s Stephen Howie about his deep dive into how Seattle's tree ordinance is playing out.

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Despite the city's stated goal to increase tree canopy, Seattle&rsquo;s urban forest is actually shrinking.&nbsp;Advocates for tree preservation say laws against illegal tree cutting on private property are not being enforced, or even investigated property. We talk with KUOW&rsquo;s Stephen Howie about his <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/a-private-seattle-golf-course-allegedly-axed-over-200-trees-are-the-city-s-removal-laws-being-enforced">deep dive into how Seattle's tree ordinance is playing out</a>.
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Despite the city's stated goal to increase tree canopy, Seattle’s urban forest is actually shrinking. Advocates for tree preservation say laws against illegal tree cutting on private property are not being enforced, or even investigated property. We talk with KUOW’s Stephen Howie about his deep dive into how Seattle's tree ordinance is playing out.

Seattle has a law to protect trees. Advocates say it's doing the opposite

Mail in voting deadlines in Washington don't have to change according to the Supreme Court, several wildfires are burning in Washington, and a look at live readings of the Declaration of Independence happening around Washington for the 4th of July.

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

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Mail in voting deadlines in Washington don't have to change according to the Supreme Court, several wildfires are burning in Washington, and a look at live readings of the Declaration of Independence happening around Washington for the 4th of July.
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.&nbsp;
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Mail in voting deadlines in Washington don't have to change according to the Supreme Court, several wildfires are burning in Washington, and a look at live readings of the Declaration of Independence happening around Washington for the 4th of July.

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Small businesses owners have a lot of expenses on their plate – inflation, tariffs, vandalism.

Seattle recently expanded its program to help them get back to business after property crimes.

But some businesses want the city and police to do more.

Alexis Weisend from the Seattle Times has that story.

Read Alexis' reporting here.

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Small businesses owners have a lot of expenses on their plate &ndash; inflation, tariffs, vandalism.
Seattle recently expanded its program to help them get back to business after property crimes.
But some businesses want the city and police to do more.
Alexis Weisend from the Seattle Times has that story.
Read Alexis' reporting <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/seattle-ups-its-payout-for-vandalized-small-businesses-is-it-enough/">here</a>.
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Small businesses owners have a lot of expenses on their plate – inflation, tariffs, vandalism.  Seattle recently expanded its program to help them get back to business after property crimes.  But some businesses want the city and police to do more.  Alexis Weisend from the Seattle Times has that story.

Why people are protesting Microsoft tech used by Israel

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