After visiting the shipyard in Florida where three new ferries will be built, WSF Executive Director Steve Nevey is feeling optimistic about a new boat coming on line in 2030 to assist with the agency's ailing fleet. 

Guest: 

Steve Nevey, the Executive Director of the Washington State Ferry System

Relevant Links:

Seattle Times: WA gets just 2 bids to build new electric ferries, and the prices are in 

Seattle Times: Ferguson selects Florida shipbuilder to build WA fleet of electric ferries 

Seattle Times: WA governor’s $1B borrowing plan to buy new ferries sinks in Legislature 

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After visiting the shipyard in Florida where three new ferries will be built, WSF Executive Director Steve Nevey is feeling optimistic about a new boat coming on line in 2030 to assist with the agency's ailing fleet.&nbsp;
Guest: 
Steve Nevey, the Executive Director of the Washington State Ferry System
Relevant Links:
Seattle Times:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-gets-just-two-bids-to-build-new-electric-ferries-and-the-prices-are-in/">WA gets just 2 bids to build new electric ferries, and the prices are in&nbsp;</a>
Seattle Times:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/ferguson-selects-florida-shipbuilder-to-build-fleet-of-electric-ferries/">Ferguson selects Florida shipbuilder to build WA fleet of electric ferries&nbsp;</a>
Seattle Times:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-governors-1b-borrowing-plan-to-buy-new-ferries-sinks-in-legislature/">WA governor&rsquo;s $1B borrowing plan to buy new ferries sinks in Legislature&nbsp;</a>
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WSF Executive Director Steve Nevey joins Soundside to talk about when new boats will come on line and how the department is managing an aging fleet

When will new WA ferries set sail? 

You know, it really feels like THIS WEEKEND is the first REAL weekend of Spring... Let’s get out & enjoy it! 

LINKS:
Seattle International Film Festival
Seattle Beer Week
 Maifest - Leavenworth Washington
Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe | KEEN
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration! · Seward Park Audubon Center
Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D
Spring Walk n Wag
Penn Cove Water Festival
18th Annual Flower Festival - Pike Place Market
BonsaiFEST! | Pacific Bonsai Museum
Sounders vs San Diego FC
Seattle Reign vs Washington Spirit - MOTHER’S DAY

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You know, it really feels like THIS WEEKEND is the first REAL weekend of Spring... Let&rsquo;s get out &amp; enjoy it!&nbsp;
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/festival">Seattle International Film Festival</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattlebeerweek.com/">Seattle Beer Week</a> </li>
<li>&nbsp;<a href="https://leavenworth.org/maifest/">Maifest - Leavenworth Washington</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.keen-ycic.org/giss">Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe | KEEN</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.mobilize.us/seward-park-audubon/event/944018/">World Migratory Bird Day Celebration! &middot; Seward Park Audubon Center</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10543&amp;pg=informational&amp;type=fr_informational&amp;sid=2452">Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.lakesammamishfriends.org/events-old/2024/5/4/walk-n-wag-dgjz3">Spring Walk n Wag</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.penncovewaterfestival.org/">Penn Cove Water Festival</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/events-calendar/18th-annual-flower-festival/">18th Annual Flower Festival - Pike Place Market</a></li>
<li><a href="https://pacificbonsaimuseum.org/events/bonsai-fest-2026/">BonsaiFEST! | Pacific Bonsai Museum</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.soundersfc.com/news/seavsd-101-preview-all-you-need-to-know-when-the-sounders-host-san-diego-fc-pres-by-ticketmaster">Sounders vs San Diego FC</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reignfc.com/mothers-day">Seattle Reign vs Washington Spirit - MOTHER&rsquo;S DAY</a></li>
</ul>
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Spring Weekends are finally upon us - let's get out & do stuff with this weekend's warmup!

Soundside's Weekend Warmup - SIFF, Mother's Day, and MaiFest Leavenworth!

The 52nd Annual Seattle International Film Festival begins this evening, bringing 11 days of movie magic back to the Pacific Northwest. 

Over 200 films from more than 70 countries are on the docket, with features, shorts, documentaries, and – for the brave at heart – SECRET screenings on both Sundays of the festival. 

It’s been a tough year for SIFF, the organization that runs the festival... 

The closure of the Egyptian Theater in Capitol Hill and layoffs loom large, while staffing issues and contract negotiations with SIFF’s Cinema Workers’ Union remain unresolved. Those talks have been put on hold until after the Festival. 

This year’s fest kicks off at the Paramount Theater with Boots Riley’s “I Love Boosters,” tonight at 7pm.

GUEST: Megan Leonard - SIFF’s Festival Programming Manager

LINKS: 
Seattle International Film Festival
SIFF 2026 Program 
Programmers' Picks: Megan Leonard on SIFF 2026

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The 52nd Annual Seattle International Film Festival begins this evening, bringing 11 days of movie magic back to the Pacific Northwest.&nbsp;
Over 200 films from more than 70 countries are on the docket, with features, shorts, documentaries, and &ndash; for the brave at heart &ndash; SECRET screenings on both Sundays of the festival.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s been a tough year for SIFF,&nbsp;the organization that runs the festival...&nbsp;
The closure of the Egyptian Theater in Capitol Hill and layoffs loom large, while staffing issues and contract negotiations with SIFF&rsquo;s Cinema Workers&rsquo; Union remain unresolved. Those talks have been put on hold until after the Festival.&nbsp;
This year&rsquo;s fest kicks off at the Paramount Theater with Boots Riley&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Love Boosters,&rdquo; tonight at 7pm. GUEST:&nbsp;<a href="https://letterboxd.com/siff/story/meet-the-programmer-megan-leonard/">Megan Leonard</a> - SIFF&rsquo;s Festival Programming Manager
LINKS:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/festival">Seattle International Film Festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/documents/Festival/2026_FESTIVAL/Program_SeattleInternationalFilmFestival2026.pdf">SIFF 2026 Program</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.siff.net/festival/programmers-picks-2026/megan-leonard-2026">Programmers' Picks: Megan Leonard on SIFF 2026</a></li>
</ul>
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SIFF’s Festival Programming Manager, Megan Leonard, sits down with Soundside's Libby Denkmann to give a quick preview of this year's festival!

"Achieve Optimal Cinelation" at SIFF 2026

The House just wrapped a federal government shutdown fight, a deadline to authorize military action against Iran came and passed and further afield a state Senate primary in Indiana has launched predictions about the redistricting fights rippling across the nation. 

Soundside talked with Rep. Pramila Jayapal about the latest from the other Washington. 

Guest

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, represents Washington's 7th district

Related Links

House Democrats’ Primary Endorsements Divide the Party -The New York Times

‘A betrayal’: Democrats fume at establishment wading into primaries - The Washington Post

Senate GOP unveils $72 billion proposal to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029 - The Hill

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The House just wrapped a federal government shutdown fight, a deadline to authorize military action against Iran came and passed and further afield a state Senate primary in Indiana has launched predictions about the redistricting fights rippling across the nation.&nbsp; Soundside talked with Rep. Pramila Jayapal about the latest from the other Washington.&nbsp; Guest Rep. Pramila Jayapal, represents Washington's 7th district Related Links <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/us/politics/house-democrats-primary-endorsements.html">House Democrats&rsquo; Primary Endorsements Divide the Party</a> -The New York Times <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/06/betrayal-democrats-fume-establishment-wading-into-primaries/">&lsquo;A betrayal&rsquo;: Democrats fume at establishment wading into primaries</a> - The Washington Post <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5863729-senate-reconciliation-bill-ice-border-patrol/">Senate GOP unveils $72 billion proposal to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029</a> - The Hill 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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Rep. Jayapal says funding is one of the best pieces of leverage Democrats have in a Republican-controlled Congress.

When will new WA ferries set sail?

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