The antifa spy inside a Washington white nationalist group

There are many people who would describe themselves as resisting fascism.  But, for a small group, “antifa” is more than just a label.  In his new book, journalist Christopher Mathias reports that for self-identified members of antifa, the bulk of their work actually involves infiltrating right-w…

Seattle area Iranians process the start of war at vigil for massacred protesters

Local Iranian community members gathered at a vigil Sunday afternoon at Seattle City Hall to share art, music, dance and healing conversation. The stated purpose of the event was to memorialize those who lost their lives during the Islamic Republic’s deadly crackdown on protesters in January, whic…

Sound Transit CEO on the Crosslake Connection, the FIFA World Cup, and more

The Sound Transit system is updating, maybe you've heard. After three new light rail stations opened up south of Seattle in December, the light rail is set to start running across Lake Washington about a month from now. But budget issues may complicate plans for the future lines. We'll get into t…

Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" for 2/27-3/1

It’s the FINAL Thursday of February, and MARCH starts this weekend.  Two of our Soundside producers are celebrating their birthdays this weekend, (Happy Birthday Maleeha Syed and Gabi Healy!!) Women’s hockey is BACK at Climate Pledge Arena, AND it’s the final days of Black History Month, so let’s…

Ask a Doctor: Why go to the doc when you could use a chatbot?

These days people are using AI chatbots for everything.  These chatbots have a wealth of information at their metaphorical fingertips. But the accuracy of the information that they offer us is, well, questionable. But it makes sense why some people turn to AI for medical advice. They’re usually …

Front Page: the drama behind Seattle's next City Light CEO, why Washington is moving away from right on red, and more

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 storie…

A KUOW journalist returns to the story that rocked Garfield High School when she was a student

In 1999, student journalists at Garfield High School heard a rumor. It was about a beloved teacher named Tom Hudson.  He taught biology. He ran a popular outdoors program. And, according to the rumor, he sexually abused students.  The journalists broke the news of these allegations for their scho…

A view from Mexico's capital, and the politics behind the country's battle with drug cartels

Stability appears to have returned in Mexico after days of violence. On Sunday a Mexican military raid killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, more commonly known as El Mencho.  In response, members of his Jalisco New Generation Cartel created havoc throughout the nation - lighting cars an…

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

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 storie…

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

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 ti…