The U.S. Forest Service says it’s going ahead with a major overhaul of the way it manages the nation’s forests. 

The plans, announced last week, include moving agency headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah. 

The Forest Service will close or repurpose its regional offices, including the Pacific Northwest one, and create 15 state offices. It will also close dozens of research facilities.

GUEST: Christine Peterson

RELATED LINK: Forest Service overhaul sows confusion, concern - High Country News 

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The U.S. Forest Service says it&rsquo;s going ahead with a major overhaul of the way it manages the nation&rsquo;s forests.&nbsp;
The plans, announced last week, include moving agency headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah.&nbsp;
The Forest Service will close or repurpose its regional offices, including the Pacific Northwest one, and create 15 state offices. It will also close dozens of research facilities.
GUEST: <a href="https://www.hcn.org/author/christine-peterson/">Christine Peterson</a>
RELATED LINK: <a href="https://www.hcn.org/articles/forest-service-overhaul-sows-confusion-concern/">Forest Service overhaul sows confusion, concern - High Country News</a>&nbsp;
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A reorganization at the US Forest Service is changing things up both here in the Pacific Northwest, and across the nation as the headquarters moves from Washington D.C. to Utah.

What do changes at the US Forest Service mean for the Pacific Northwest?

We’re just a few months away from the World Cup’s kick off. The United States is one of the host countries, along with Mexico and Canada. 

Host cities like Seattle are getting ready to welcome players, coaches, officials, families and fans from all around the world….. 

At least, the ones who are still comfortable traveling to the United States, which has taken a number of steps many see as unwelcoming to outside visitors. 

Travel bans, visa restrictions and expanded immigration arrests have left some people wondering if traveling to the United States right now is worth it… even to see their countries compete.  

Guest:
Albert Samaha, a journalist who reported on how players are feeling about this year's World Cup in light of the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Related links:
How World Cup Players Are Navigating Trump’s Immigration Crackdown | The New Yorker

 

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We&rsquo;re just a few months away from the World Cup&rsquo;s kick off. The United States is one of the host countries, along with Mexico and Canada.&nbsp;
Host cities like Seattle are getting ready to welcome players, coaches, officials, families and fans from all around the world&hellip;..&nbsp;
At least, the ones who are still comfortable traveling to the United States, which has taken a number of steps many see as unwelcoming to outside visitors.&nbsp;
Travel bans, visa restrictions and expanded immigration arrests have left some people wondering if traveling to the United States right now is worth it&hellip; even to see their countries compete.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Albert Samaha, a journalist who reported on how players are feeling about this year's World Cup in light of the Trump administration's immigration policies.</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-lede/how-world-cup-players-are-navigating-trumps-immigration-crackdown">How World Cup Players Are Navigating Trump&rsquo;s Immigration Crackdown | The New Yorker</a></li>
</ul>
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 Host cities like Seattle are getting ready to welcome players, coaches, officials, families and fans from all around the world…..   At least, the ones who are still comfortable traveling to the United States.

How the United States' travel bans, visa restrictions are shaping this year's World Cup

Let's get out & do something this weekend! Here are all the events fit to print!

HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows

LINKS: 
Fin de Fest - Latin Film Festival
MARINERS vs Houston Astros
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
Spring Fair | Washington State Fair Event Center
NW Model Hobby Expo
SDFF 2026 - Deaf Spotlight
WA State Toy Show
2026 Tea Festival - April 11th | Cascadia Tea Fest
iDiOM Theater - “All Our Tragic” 4 part series
Dungeons and Drag Queens Brunch Show
SIFF 2026 Annual Volunteer Meeting

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Let's get out &amp; do something this weekend! Here are all the events fit to print!
HOST: Soundside producer Jason Megatron Burrows
LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.socksonmyhands.org/fin-de-fest">Fin de Fest - Latin Film Festival</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners/schedule/2026-04">MARINERS vs Houston Astros</a></li>
<li><a href="https://seattlecherryblossomfestival.org/">Seattle Cherry Blossom &amp; Japanese Cultural Festival</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.thefair.com/spring-fair/">Spring Fair | Washington State Fair Event Center</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nwmhe.com/">NW Model Hobby Expo</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.deafspotlight.org/sdff">SDFF 2026 - Deaf Spotlight</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.watoyshow.com/">WA State Toy Show</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.cascadiatea.org/2025-tea-festival">2026 Tea Festival - April 11th | Cascadia Tea Fest</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.idiomtheater.org/">iDiOM Theater</a> - &ldquo;All Our Tragic&rdquo; 4 part series</li>
<li><a href="https://laughscomedyclub.com/ticket/dungeons-and-drag-queens-brunch-show-april-12th-laughs-comedy-seattle/">Dungeons and Drag Queens Brunch Show</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/festival/annual-volunteer-meeting">SIFF 2026 Annual Volunteer Meeting</a> </li>
</ul>
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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 - Mariners, Sumo Wrestling, and D&D!

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:
Jane C. Hu, a journalist and the host of City Cast Seattle. 

Related links:
Latest ICE data shows surge in immigration arrests in WA • Washington State Standard
Advocates praise WA for selling off $62M in Caterpillar bonds | The Seattle Times
Why WA Sold Off Caterpillar Bonds, Measles in Seattle, and a Pro-Tax Millionaire - City Cast Seattle
Why Did the Greenwood Fred Meyer Stop Offering Paper Bags with Handles? | The Stranger

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:
<ul>
<li>Jane C. Hu, a journalist and the host of City Cast Seattle.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/06/latest-ice-data-shows-surge-in-immigration-arrests-in-wa/">Latest ICE data shows surge in immigration arrests in WA &bull; Washington State Standard</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/advocates-praise-wa-for-selling-off-62m-in-caterpillar-bonds/">Advocates praise WA for selling off $62M in Caterpillar bonds | The Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://seattle.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-wa-sold-off-caterpillar-bonds-measles-in-seattle-and-a-pro-tax-millionaire">Why WA Sold Off Caterpillar Bonds, Measles in Seattle, and a Pro-Tax Millionaire - City Cast Seattle</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thestranger.com/city/why-did-the-greenwood-fred-meyer-stop-offering-paper-bags-with-handles/">Why Did the Greenwood Fred Meyer Stop Offering Paper Bags with Handles? | The Stranger</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.

What do changes at the US Forest Service mean for the Pacific Northwest?

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