In October of 2019, an 18-year-old walked out of a Seattle police training building with an officer’s personal firearm.

It was eventually recovered - but questions remained about how the teen was able to access the firearm in the first place, as well as the quality of security at the training facility.

This isn’t the only time an SPD firearm has gone missing.

In August, SPD reported 23 missing firearms, and the department confirmed that those guns haven’t been accounted for since 2017. 

This information comes from a KUOW investigation into the department.

Soundside caught up with KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko to learn more about how the guns may have gone missing. 

In October of 2019, an 18-year-old walked out of a Seattle police training building with an officer’s personal firearm.
It was eventually recovered - but questions remained about how the teen was able to access the firearm in the first place, as well as the quality of security at the training facility.
This isn’t the only time an SPD firearm has gone missing.
In August, SPD reported 23 missing firearms, and the department confirmed that those guns haven’t been accounted for since 2017. This information comes from a KUOW investigation into the department.
Soundside caught up with KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko to learn more about how the guns may have gone missing.

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A new KUOW investigation uncovers SPD's history of losing guns

The Yakama Nation has found it nearly impossible to access $32 million in a promised federal grant for an irrigation canal conversion project. 

The initiative aims to transform old irrigation canals into a solar and small-scale hydropower system, which would lower electricity costs and conserve water in the Yakima Basin.

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell celebrated the project earlier this year for its potential benefits.

While incentives for renewable energy are abundant, the bureaucratic processes to implement them can be frustratingly slow.

Soundside caught up with investigative reporter Tony Schick to hear more about why the project is stalling. His recent story on the issue was produced in partnership with OPB, ProPublica, and High Country News.

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Guests:
Tony Schick, investigative reporter and editor at Oregon Public Broadcasting. 

Related Links: 
The Department of Energy promised this tribal nation a $32 million solar grant. It’s nearly impossible to access - OPB

The Yakama Nation has found it nearly impossible to access $32 million in a promised federal grant for an irrigation canal conversion project. 
The initiative aims to transform old irrigation canals into a solar and small-scale hydropower system, which would lower electricity costs and conserve water in the Yakima Basin.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell celebrated the project earlier this year for its potential benefits.
While incentives for renewable energy are abundant, the bureaucratic processes to implement them can be frustratingly slow.
Soundside caught up with investigative reporter Tony Schick to hear more about why the project is stalling. <a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2024/09/20/department-energy-solar-grant-yakama-nation/">His recent story</a> on the issue was produced in partnership with OPB, ProPublica, and High Country News.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes" data-stringify-link="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes" data-sk="tooltip_parent">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
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Related Links: 
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<li><a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2024/09/20/department-energy-solar-grant-yakama-nation/">The Department of Energy promised this tribal nation a $32 million solar grant. It’s nearly impossible to access - OPB</a></li>
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Yakama Nation energy project hits a snag as utilities struggle with green energy expansion

The 2024 Seattle Mariner's season wasn't just about disappointment, it was a story about fandom, money, masochism, and, sure, losing a 10 game lead in the AL West.

We're breaking down the story lines and commiserating after a long season. 

Guests:

Kate Preusser, managing editor of Lookout Landing and host of Meet at the Mitt podcast

Danny O’Neil, author of The Dang Apostrophe, a newsletter on Seattle sports 

Relevant Links:

Lookout Landing: Key takeaways from Jerry Dipoto’s Game 161 meeting with the media

Seattle Times: The Mariners say payroll will increase in 2025. How much? | Analysis 

The 2024 Seattle Mariner's season wasn't just about disappointment, it was a story about fandom, money, masochism, and, sure, losing a 10 game lead in the AL West.
We're breaking down the story lines and commiserating after a long season. 
Guests:
Kate Preusser, managing editor of <a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Lookout Landing</a> and host of Meet at the Mitt podcast
Danny O’Neil, author of <a href="https://www.dannyoneil.com/">The Dang Apostrophe</a>, a newsletter on Seattle sports 
Relevant Links:
Lookout Landing: <a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2024/9/29/24257242/key-takeaways-from-jerry-dipotos-game-161-meeting-with-the-media">Key takeaways from Jerry Dipoto’s Game 161 meeting with the media</a>
Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/the-mariners-say-payroll-will-increase-in-2025-how-much-analysis/">The Mariners say payroll will increase in 2025. How much? | Analysis </a>

What to make of the Mariner's suboptimal season

This budget cycle, the city is bracing for what could be a contentious debate over how to fund essential services and set priorities for the coming year. 

With an estimated $251 million dollar budget shortfall looming, how it will address that gap has become a pressing concern.

Early last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his office’s plan to tackle the large budget shortfall.

Guests:

Kevin Schofield, founder of SCC Insights and author of Weekend Reads in the South Seattle Emerald. Schofield is also a member of KUOW's board of directors, which does not make any editorial decisions or work directly with KUOW's newsroom.

Relevant Links:

Post Alley:  Mayor Harrell's New Budget and Windfall Revenue Provoke Big Questions

This budget cycle, the city is bracing for what could be a contentious debate over how to fund essential services and set priorities for the coming year. 
With an estimated $251 million dollar budget shortfall looming, how it will address that gap has become a pressing concern.
Early last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his office’s plan to tackle the large budget shortfall.
Guests:
Kevin Schofield, founder of SCC Insights and author of Weekend Reads in the South Seattle Emerald. Schofield is also a member of KUOW's board of directors, which does not make any editorial decisions or work directly with KUOW's newsroom.
Relevant Links:
Post Alley:  <a href="https://www.postalley.org/2024/09/26/mayor-harrells-new-budget-and-some-windfall-revenue-provoke-big-questions/">Mayor Harrell's New Budget and Windfall Revenue Provoke Big Questions</a>

A new KUOW investigation uncovers SPD's history of losing guns

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