Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.

Guest: 
Seattle Times reporter Jim Brunner

Related stories:
T.S.A. Says PreCheck Will Remain Operational at Airports - NYT
Sen. Cantwell, WA elections officials slam Trump-backed voter ID bill - Seattle Times
In Washington State, Democrats Consider Breaking a Taboo: Taxing the Rich - NYT

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Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
It&rsquo;s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.
Guest:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Seattle Times reporter Jim Brunner</li>
</ul>
Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/22/us/tsa-precheck-global-entry-homeland-security-shutdown.html">T.S.A. Says PreCheck Will Remain Operational at Airports - NYT</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/sen-cantwell-wa-elections-officials-slam-trump-backed-voter-id-bill/">Sen. Cantwell, WA elections officials slam Trump-backed voter ID bill - Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/us/politics/washington-democrats-millionaires-tax.html">In Washington State, Democrats Consider Breaking a Taboo: Taxing the Rich - NYT</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

Front Page: TSA pre-check, a potential Millionaire's Tax, and the latest with the SAVE act

Every month at the Washington State Penitentiary, a group of incarcerated journalists meets up to pick a theme for their news magazine.

The paper is called Top of the Mountain. It details the goings on in the prison as well as recipes for the food you can buy at the commissary, advice from long time residents, and interviews with the formerly incarcerated.

Top of The Mountain started after three people committed suicide in the unit. The goal was to be a way to form connection. It has grown into a labor of love. 

We spoke with the founder of Top of The Mountain and a reporter there about the paper and what it means to the prison community

Guests:

Jennifer Jaylee, founder of Top of the Mountain

Jeffrey McKee, writer for Top of the Mountain

Relevant Links:

Prison Journalism Project: My Job at a Washington State Prison Newsmagazine 

Every month at the Washington State Penitentiary, a group of incarcerated journalists meets up to pick a theme for their news magazine.
The paper is called Top of the Mountain. It details the goings on in the prison as well as recipes for the food you can buy at the commissary, advice from long time residents, and interviews with the formerly incarcerated.
Top of The Mountain started after three people committed suicide in the unit. The goal was to be a way to form connection. It has grown into a labor of love.&nbsp;
We spoke with the founder of Top of The Mountain and a reporter there about the paper and what it means to the prison community
Guests:
Jennifer Jaylee, founder of Top of the Mountain
Jeffrey McKee, writer for Top of the Mountain
Relevant Links:
Prison Journalism Project: <a href="https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2025/09/09/this-is-the-best-job-at-my-prison/">My Job at a Washington State Prison Newsmagazine </a>

Every month at the Washington State Penitentiary, a group of incarcerated journalists meets up to pick a theme for their news magazine.  The paper is called Top of the Mountain. It details the goings on in the prison as well as recipes for the food you can buy at the commissary, advice from long time residents, and interviews with the formerly incarcerated.

At Washington State Penitentiary, incarcerated journalists find connection through a news magazine

Bruce Lee wasn’t born an icon. First, he was a baby, born in San Francisco and then a kid in Hong Kong who followed his father into acting. 

And it wasn’t a straight line from child star to groundbreaking Hollywood action star who broke stereotypes about Asian Americans.

Lee’s adult life in America started when he moved to Seattle, still a teenager –  where he studied at the University of Washington, washed dishes at a restaurant, and eventually opened his own gung fu schools. He also met his wife, Linda, once a martial arts student.

His five years in Seattle were formative for Lee both in terms of learning about America, but also about himself and honing his cross-cultural philosophy. 

That’s the subject of a new play at Seattle Children’s Theater called Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story, it runs through March 22nd. 

Guest:

Shannon Lee, founder and chair of the Bruce Lee Foundation and author of Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee

Relevant Links:

Seattle Children's Theater page

Bruce Lee Foundation website

Seattle Times: Seattle Children’s Theatre Bruce Lee play fights on after Kennedy Center canceling 

 

Bruce Lee wasn&rsquo;t born an icon. First, he was a baby, born in San Francisco and then a kid in Hong Kong who followed his father into acting.&nbsp; And it wasn&rsquo;t a straight line from child star to groundbreaking Hollywood action star who broke stereotypes about Asian Americans.
Lee&rsquo;s adult life in America started when he moved to Seattle, still a teenager &ndash;&nbsp; where he studied at the University of Washington, washed dishes at a restaurant, and eventually opened his own gung fu schools. He also met his wife, Linda, once a martial arts student.
His five years in Seattle were formative for Lee both in terms of learning about America, but also about himself and honing his cross-cultural philosophy.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s the subject of a new play at Seattle Children&rsquo;s Theater called <a href="https://www.sct.org/onstage/productions/young-dragon-2026/">Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story, it runs through March 22nd</a>.&nbsp;
Guest:
Shannon Lee, founder and chair of the Bruce Lee Foundation and author of Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee
Relevant Links:
<a href="https://www.sct.org/onstage/productions/young-dragon-2026/">Seattle Children's Theater page</a>
<a href="https://bruceleefoundation.org/">Bruce Lee Foundation website</a>
Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/theater/seattle-childrens-theatre-bruce-lee-play-fights-on-after-kennedy-center-canceling/">Seattle Children&rsquo;s Theatre Bruce Lee play fights on after Kennedy Center canceling </a>
&nbsp;

Bruce Lee's time in Seattle is the subject of a new play at Seattle Children’s Theater called Young Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story,  which runs through March 22nd. 

New play looks at Bruce Lee's formative years in Seattle

Many federal immigration officers are reportedly in the process of packing up and leaving the Twin Cities. Border Czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Operation Metro Surge is drawing down. 

The months-long campaign led to intense protest. Two American citizens were shot and killed by immigration enforcement officers during the operation.

Local prosecutors have been trying to investigate those shootings but they say they have been rebuffed by the federal government.

Earlier this week, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said it was denied access to evidence by the FBI meanwhile, Hennepin County prosecutors in Minneapolis are crowdsourcing evidence from people who videotaped one of the shootings. 

Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here.

Guests:

Leesa Manion, King County Prosecuting Attorney

Gary Ernsdorff, Supervising Attorney at the Special Operations Unit

Relevant Links:

KCPAO: Manion Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting King County from Unlawful Deployment of ICE

Many federal immigration officers are reportedly in the process of packing up and leaving the Twin Cities. Border Czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Operation Metro Surge is drawing down.&nbsp;
The months-long campaign led to intense protest. Two American citizens were shot and killed by immigration enforcement officers during the operation.
Local prosecutors have been trying to investigate those shootings but they say they have been rebuffed by the federal government.
Earlier this week, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said it was denied access to evidence by the FBI meanwhile, Hennepin County prosecutors in Minneapolis are crowdsourcing evidence from people who videotaped one of the shootings.&nbsp;
Like local officials everywhere, King County is navigating a shifting relationship with the federal government and the possibility that an immigration enforcement surge could happen here.
Guests:
Leesa Manion, King County Prosecuting Attorney
Gary Ernsdorff, Supervising Attorney at the Special Operations Unit
Relevant Links:
KCPAO:&nbsp;<a href="https://kcprosecutor.medium.com/manion-reaffirms-commitment-to-protecting-king-county-from-unlawful-deployment-of-ice-f8403755caa0">Manion Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting King County from Unlawful Deployment of ICE</a>

As Operation Metro Surge winds down in Minnesota, officials in Washington are preparing for the possibility of an immigration enforcement surge in Seattle

King County Prosecutors Office prepares for a potential immigration enforcement surge

Thursdays... What a concept!

Let’s get out of the house this weekend & do some fun stuff!

“What fun stuff?” you may ask… and with that answer is Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows!

LINKS:
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Seattle Home & Garden Show
Wintergrass Festival
Black History Month Soirée 2026 - Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Lunar New Year Family Festival | Seattle Art Museum
Cupid's Undie Run at The Dock in Fremont
Cardi B - Climate Pledge Arena

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.

Thursdays... What a concept!
Let&rsquo;s get out of the house this weekend &amp; do some fun stuff!
&ldquo;What fun stuff?&rdquo; you may ask&hellip; and with that answer is Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows!
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gardenshow.com/">Northwest Flower &amp; Garden Festival</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattlehomeshow.com/">Seattle Home &amp; Garden Show</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wintergrass.com/">Wintergrass Festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.biartmuseum.org/event/black-history-month-soiree-2026/">Black History Month Soir&eacute;e 2026 - Bainbridge Island Museum of Art</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/events/lunar-new-year-family-festival-feb-21">Lunar New Year Family Festival | Seattle Art Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://join.ctf.org/event/2026-cupids-undie-run-seattle/e705242">Cupid's Undie Run at The Dock in Fremont</a></li>
<li><a href="https://climatepledgearena.com/event/cardi-b-26/">Cardi B - Climate Pledge Arena</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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Soundside presents the Weekend Warmup! Find all the events worthy of YOUR time off with host Jason Megatron Burrows.

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Feb 19-22

Fighting wildland fires is dangerous enough. The smoke exposure, changing conditions and mental health risks can be daunting, for even experienced firefighters.   

But federal wildland firefighters across the country were also wearing pants containing potentially dangerous PFAS chemicals, according to reporting this month from ProPublica. 

Officials at the U.S. Forest Service knew about that risk for years, before it became public knowledge. 

In Washington, fire seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer and just last year, western Washington experienced its largest fire in a generation.

Reporter Abe Streep covered all of this for ProPublica, and he talked with KUOW's Paige Browning.

Related Links

Firefighters Wore Gear Containing “Forever Chemicals.” The Forest Service Knew and Stayed Silent for Years.

“It Feels Impossible to Stay”: The U.S. Needs Wildland Firefighters More Than Ever, but the Federal Government Is Losing Them

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Fighting wildland fires is dangerous enough. The smoke exposure, changing conditions and mental health risks can be daunting, for even experienced firefighters.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
But federal wildland firefighters across the country were also wearing pants containing potentially dangerous PFAS chemicals, according to reporting this month from ProPublica.&nbsp;
Officials at the U.S. Forest Service knew about that risk for years, before it became public knowledge.&nbsp;
In Washington, fire seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer and just last year, western Washington experienced its largest fire in a generation.
Reporter Abe Streep covered all of this for ProPublica, and he talked with KUOW's Paige Browning.
Related Links
<a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/forest-service-forever-chemical-firefighter-pfas">Firefighters Wore Gear Containing &ldquo;Forever Chemicals.&rdquo; The Forest Service Knew and Stayed Silent for Years.</a>
<a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/wildland-firefighters">&ldquo;It Feels Impossible to Stay&rdquo;: The U.S. Needs Wildland Firefighters More Than Ever, but the Federal Government Is Losing Them</a>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

The Forest Service has known for years that "forever chemicals" were in some of the equipment for wildland firefighters.

What the Forest Service knew about PFAS in some gear for wildland firefighters

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under the age of 50, according to a paper published last month in JAMA.  

This research backs up a trend that doctors have been seeing for a while now: Colon cancer isn’t just a disease that affects older people. 

Just last week, James Van Der Beek, who played Dawson on “Dawson’s Creek” died of colorectal cancer. He was 48 years old. 

In the past few years, more health organizations have followed the American Cancer Society in lowering the recommended age for colon cancer screenings from 50 to 45 years old. 

And more recently, there’s been a trend online that encourages people to start “fibermaxxing”... which is just a fancy way of telling them to eat more fiber.  

We talk to a doctor about this trend and the symptoms to look out for when it comes to colon cancer. 

Guests: 
Dr. Rachel Issaka, director of the colorectal cancer screening program for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and UW Medicine

Related links: 
Leading Cancer Deaths in People Younger Than 50 Years | Breast Cancer | JAMA | JAMA Network
Colorectal Cancer Is Now the Top Cause of Cancer Death in Younger People - WSJ

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Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths for Americans under the age of 50,&nbsp;according to a paper&nbsp;published last month in JAMA.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This research backs up a trend that doctors have been seeing for a while now: Colon cancer isn&rsquo;t just a disease that affects older people.&nbsp;
Just last week, James Van Der Beek, who played Dawson on &ldquo;Dawson&rsquo;s Creek&rdquo; <a href="https://apnews.com/article/james-van-der-beek-dead-8668938cf9ee4a4608a0750c0ee3abd3">died of colorectal cancer</a>. He was 48 years old.&nbsp;
In the past few years, more health organizations have followed the American Cancer Society in lowering the recommended age for colon cancer screenings from 50 to 45 years old.&nbsp;
And more recently, there&rsquo;s been a trend online that encourages people to start &ldquo;fibermaxxing&rdquo;... which is just a fancy way of telling them to eat more fiber.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We talk to a doctor about this trend and the symptoms to look out for when it comes to colon cancer.&nbsp;
Guests:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Dr. Rachel Issaka,&nbsp;director of the colorectal cancer screening program for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and UW Medicine</li>
</ul>
Related links:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2844189?guestAccessKey=5eabd609-08b0-47c7-a738-916c7acdcc37&amp;utm_source=For_The_Media&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ftm_links&amp;utm_content=tfl&amp;utm_term=012226">Leading Cancer Deaths in People Younger Than 50 Years | Breast Cancer | JAMA | JAMA Network</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/colorectal-cancer-is-now-the-top-cause-of-cancer-death-in-younger-people-02f08587?mod=hp_lead_pos10">Colorectal Cancer Is Now the Top Cause of Cancer Death in Younger People - WSJ</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in young people. We talk to a doctor about this trend, the symptoms to look out for and, yes, fibermaxxing.

Ask a Doctor: All things colon cancer 

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.

It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.

Guest: 
Seattle Times reporter David Kroman

Related stories:
Seattle Seahawks begin sale process, less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl - NYT
Katie Wilson promises shelter, focus on public safety in first year of office - Seattle Times
Tension rising over how to spend revenue from proposed WA income tax - Washington State Standard

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.

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page.
It&rsquo;s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward.
Guest:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Seattle Times reporter David Kroman</li>
</ul>
Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7055565/2026/02/18/seattle-seahawks-sale-paul-allen-estate/">Seattle Seahawks begin sale process, less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl - NYT</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/katie-wilson-promises-shelter-focus-on-public-safety-in-first-year-of-office/">Katie Wilson promises shelter, focus on public safety in first year of office - Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/17/tension-rising-over-how-to-spend-revenue-from-proposed-wa-income-tax/">Tension rising over how to spend revenue from proposed WA income tax - Washington State Standard</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Front Page: Seahawks for sale, Seattle's mayor on the state of the city, and future state taxes

Professor David Battisti

Former Governor Jay Inslee

Last week, President Trump announced he was overturning the Environmental Protection Agency’s  "endangerment finding.” That finding is a scientific conclusion signed by the EPA in 2009. It determined that greenhouse gases are harmful to people and the environment, and it allowed the EPA to regulate heat trapping emissions like carbon dioxide and methane. 

The current Presidential administration says that climate change is a “hoax” and that environmental regulations hinder the economy.  

Current EPA head Lee Zeldin is praising the move by Trump. Environmental activists and democratic lawmakers took no time to denounce the decision, saying that it will harm public health and lead to intensifying climate change related catastrophes, such as wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding.

And, of course, there’s a court challenge. 

California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that California intends to sue the federal government over this change – potentially leading to a drawn out, years long battle to determine what the EPA can and cannot do when it comes to greenhouse gas regulation. Washington attorney general Nick Brown has promised something similar.

But how could its repeal change climate science and policy in the United States? And what does it mean for Washington?

Guests:
David Battisti - Professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science and Tamaki Endowed Chair at the University of Washington
Former Washington State Governor Jay Inslee

Related stories:
As U.S. abandons climate fight, Washington state feels the heat to do more - KUOW
Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change - NYT
Future of Washington state’s climate-pollution fund up in the air - KUOW

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

Last week, President Trump announced he was overturning the Environmental Protection Agency&rsquo;s&nbsp; "endangerment finding.&rdquo; That finding is a scientific conclusion signed by the EPA in 2009. It determined that greenhouse gases are harmful to people and the environment, and it allowed the EPA to regulate heat trapping emissions like carbon dioxide and methane.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/climate/what-to-know-epa-endangerment-finding.html">The current Presidential administration says that climate change is a &ldquo;hoax&rdquo; and that </a>environmental regulations hinder the economy. &nbsp;
Current EPA head Lee Zeldin is praising the move by Trump. Environmental activists and democratic lawmakers took no time to denounce the decision, saying that it will harm public health and lead to intensifying climate change related catastrophes, such as wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding.
And, of course, there&rsquo;s a court challenge.&nbsp;
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that California intends to sue the federal government over this change &ndash; potentially leading to a drawn out, years long battle to determine what the EPA can and cannot do when it comes to greenhouse gas regulation. Washington attorney general Nick Brown has <a href="https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-brown-condemns-epa-s-illegal-rescission-greenhouse-gas-pollution-endangerment">promised something similar</a>.
But how could its repeal change climate science and policy in the United States? And what does it mean for Washington?
Guests:
<ul>
<li>David Battisti - Professor of Atmospheric and Climate Science and Tamaki Endowed Chair at the University of Washington</li>
<li>Former Washington State Governor Jay Inslee</li>
</ul>
Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/as-u-s-abandons-climate-fight-washington-state-feels-the-heat-to-do-more">As U.S. abandons climate fight, Washington state feels the heat to do more - KUOW</a><a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/john-ryan"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/climate/trump-epa-greenhouse-gases-climate-change.html">Trump Administration Erases the Government&rsquo;s Power to Fight Climate Change - NYT</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/future-of-washington-state-s-climate-pollution-fund-up-in-the-air">Future of Washington state&rsquo;s climate-pollution fund up in the air - KUOW</a><a href="https://www.kuow.org/authors/john-ryan"></a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
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The federal government just took away its own ability to fight climate change,  by ripping apart the legal finding that emissions are bad for human health.

The federal government is rolling back greenhouse gas regulations. What's it mean, and what's Washington doing?

Another one of Seattle’s iconic movie theaters has been sold. This time, the Boeing IMAX theater. 

The theater’s six story tall and 80 foot wide screen has endeared itself to local movie goers since it opened nearly 30 years ago. 

Pacific Science Center sent out an email last week confirming they are selling the Boeing Imax, and a parcel of land equaling nearly a quarter of its footprint at Seattle Center.

The buyer is a familiar neighbor: The Space Needle.

And Space Needle leaders said, through a statement, they intend to keep operating the theater.

GUEST: Chase Hutchinson - Freelance writer & film critic

RELATED LINKS: 
Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater to Be Sold to Space Needle
Seattle’s Pacific Science Center to sell IMAX theater, part of property
PacSci Real Estate Transaction - Pacific Science Center

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. 

Another one of Seattle&rsquo;s iconic movie theaters has been sold. This time, the Boeing IMAX theater.&nbsp;
The theater&rsquo;s six story tall and 80 foot wide screen has endeared itself to local movie goers since it opened nearly 30 years ago.&nbsp;
Pacific Science Center sent out an email last week confirming they are selling the Boeing Imax, and a parcel of land equaling nearly a quarter of its footprint at Seattle Center.
The buyer is a familiar neighbor: The Space Needle.
And Space Needle leaders said, through a statement, they intend to keep operating the theater.
GUEST:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thestranger.com/authors/44410679/chase-hutchinson">Chase Hutchinson</a> - Freelance writer &amp; film critic
RELATED LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thestranger.com/film/2026/02/10/80468805/pacific-science-centers-boeing-imax-theater-to-be-sold-to-space-needle">Pacific Science Center&rsquo;s Boeing IMAX Theater to Be Sold to Space Needle</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/seattles-pacific-science-center-to-sell-imax-theater-part-of-property/">Seattle&rsquo;s Pacific Science Center to sell IMAX theater, part of property</a></li>
<li><a href="https://pacificsciencecenter.org/press/pacsci-real-estate-transaction/">PacSci Real Estate Transaction - Pacific Science Center</a></li>
</ul>
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&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.&nbsp;

As Pacific Science Center gets set to sell a parcel of land including the Boeing IMAX Theater to the Space Needle, movie fans are wondering what will happen to the state's largest movie screen.

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