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This year, few Washington races have grabbed as much attention as the one for Commissioner of Public Lands. 

The commissioner heads the state Department of Natural Resources, which oversees more than $450 million in revenue and more than 5.5 million acres of public land. The agency is in charge of wildfire preparedness, forest management, and the protection of critical habitat throughout the state. 

After a crowded primary and a recount decided by just 49 votes, the top two candidates voters will be asked to decide on are Republican Jaime Herrera-Beutler and Democrat Dave Upthegrove.

Jaime Herrera-Beutler is a former congresswoman representing Washington’s 3rd congressional district in the southwest part of the state. She served from 2011 to 2023. 

Dave Upthegrove is chair of the King County Council, which he has served on for 10 years. 

They both joined Soundside host Libby Denkmann this week for a lively debate on the future of public lands. 

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:
Jaime Herrera-Beutler, former congresswoman and Republican candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands.
Dave Upthegrove, chair of the King County Council and Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands. 

This year, few Washington races have grabbed as much attention as the one for Commissioner of Public Lands. 
The commissioner heads the state Department of Natural Resources, which oversees more than $450 million in revenue and more than 5.5 million acres of public land. The agency is in charge of wildfire preparedness, forest management, and the protection of critical habitat throughout the state. 
After a crowded primary and a recount decided by just 49 votes, the top two candidates voters will be asked to decide on are Republican Jaime Herrera-Beutler and Democrat Dave Upthegrove.
Jaime Herrera-Beutler is a former congresswoman representing Washington’s 3rd congressional district in the southwest part of the state. She served from 2011 to 2023. 
Dave Upthegrove is chair of the King County Council, which he has served on for 10 years. 
They both joined Soundside host Libby Denkmann this week for a lively debate on the future of public lands. 
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">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Jaime Herrera-Beutler, former congresswoman and Republican candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands.</li>
<li>Dave Upthegrove, chair of the King County Council and Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands. </li>
</ul>

Soundside

Commissioner candidates debate over the future of public lands

For decades, the Seattle Children’s Theatre has introduced young people from all over King County to the joy and wonder of live theater. 

You can take your little ones to their first play or musical like “Cat Kid Comic Club,” or maybe an interactive dance performance. 

There’s a lot going on there each year. It’s part of what makes the Children’s Theatre such a beloved institution. The theater is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall.

Soundside talked with Managing Director Kevin Malgesini about what SCT has coming up this season, along with the steps they've taken to keep the theater strong for years to come.

Host Diana Opong also chats with Karan Hanan, Executive Director of the WA State Arts Commission, about the overall health of Seattle's theater ecosystem.

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:
Kevin Malgesini - Managing Director of Seattle Children's Theater
Karen Hanan - Executive Director of the Washington State Arts Commission

RELATED LINKS: 
Seattle Children's Theatre
ArtsWA
Washington- National Endowment for the Arts

For decades, the Seattle Children’s Theatre has introduced young people from all over King County to the joy and wonder of live theater. 
You can take your little ones to their first play or musical like “Cat Kid Comic Club,” or maybe an interactive dance performance. 
There’s a lot going on there each year. It’s part of what makes the Children’s Theatre such a beloved institution. The theater is celebrating its 50th anniversary this fall.
Soundside talked with Managing Director Kevin Malgesini about what SCT has coming up this season, along with the steps they've taken to keep the theater strong for years to come.
Host Diana Opong also chats with Karan Hanan, Executive Director of the WA State Arts Commission, about the overall health of Seattle's theater ecosystem.
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">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. 
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.sct.org/about-us/contacts-staff/">Kevin Malgesini</a> - Managing Director of Seattle Children's Theater</li>
<li><a href="https://www.arts.wa.gov/meet-our-staff/">Karen Hanan</a> - Executive Director of the Washington State Arts Commission</li>
</ul>
RELATED LINKS: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.sct.org/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwxsm3BhDrARIsAMtVz6P7N4vik3su4x6dEsCQ6pGcHaXlfqsZ-WtQvPeYrA5reXWHAqG8jn0aAl11EALw_wcB">Seattle Children's Theatre</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.arts.wa.gov/">ArtsWA</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.arts.gov/impact/state-profiles/washington">Washington- National Endowment for the Arts</a></li>
<li></li>
</ul>

What it takes for a local theater company to survive 50 years

Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island is the site of the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history. The nuclear plant near Harrisburg officially closed in 2019, but now, Microsoft is making a deal to restart the facility and buy all of its electricity for the next 20 years.

How likely is this to actually happen? And what does this say about the future of energy and tech? 

Guests:

Evan Halper, business reporter covering the energy transition for the Washington Post

Relevant Links:

Washington Post: Microsoft deal would reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power AI

Washington Post:Three Mile Island owner seeks taxpayer backing for Microsoft AI deal



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. 

Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island is the site of the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history. The nuclear plant near Harrisburg officially closed in 2019, but now, Microsoft is making a deal to restart the facility and buy all of its electricity for the next 20 years.
How likely is this to actually happen? And what does this say about the future of energy and tech? 
Guests:
Evan Halper, business reporter covering the energy transition for the Washington Post
Relevant Links:
Washington Post: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/20/microsoft-three-mile-island-nuclear-constellation/">Microsoft deal would reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power AI</a>
Washington Post: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/10/03/nuclear-microsoft-ai-constellation/">Three Mile Island owner seeks taxpayer backing for Microsoft AI deal</a>
 
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">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes.</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Microsoft strikes deal to re-open Three Mile Island nuclear plant as energy needs grow

The Seattle School District is now planning to close just 5 schools next year. That’s down from the 21 possible closures the district had proposed earlier.

The district has been teasing school closures for months as a part of its “Well Resourced Schools” plan.

Seattle Schools faces a $94 million dollar budget deficit and Superintendent Brent Jones proposed closing schools to help cover that gap.

After the announcement of which schools would close last month, the push back from parents was swift. And the School Board? Well, they weren’t on-board either. Now, with a scaled back plan, the district will need to explore other options to cover its fiscal deficit. 

Guest:

Liza Rankin, President of the Seattle School Board

Links:

KUOW:Seattle Schools' proposed closures trimmed from 21 to just 5 schools after backlash

KUOW:Seattle families brace for school closures. What can we learn from last time?

The Seattle School District is now planning to close just 5 schools next year. That’s down from the 21 possible closures the district had proposed earlier.
The district has been teasing school closures for months as a part of its “Well Resourced Schools” plan.
Seattle Schools faces a $94 million dollar budget deficit and Superintendent Brent Jones proposed closing schools to help cover that gap.
After the announcement of which schools would close last month, the push back from parents was swift. And the School Board? Well, they weren’t on-board either. Now, with a scaled back plan, the district will need to explore other options to cover its fiscal deficit. 
Guest:
Liza Rankin, President of the Seattle School Board
Links:
KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-public-schools-closures-trimmed-from-21-to-just-5">Seattle Schools' proposed closures trimmed from 21 to just 5 schools after backlash</a>
KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-families-are-bracing-for-school-closures-what-happened-last-time">Seattle families brace for school closures. What can we learn from last time?</a>

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