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August 6th marks the 79 years since an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. At 8:16 in the morning, approximately 70-thousand people died simultaneously and another 70-thousand would perish in the following months. But, that wasn't the only fallout from the world's nuclear activities. The documentary film "Silent Fallout" from accredited Japanese director Hideaki reveals the untold stories of the victims of nuclear testing in America and the account of one mother who risked her career to expose the dangers of radiation poisoning. "Silent Fallout" will be featured at the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in Poulsbo on August 17th. https://us.fallout22.com/tour/#schedule

The goal of any animal rescue organization is to help their charges return to the happy, healthy individuals that nature intended them to be. It's a mission that the volunteers at SAFE Horse Rescue in Redmond have successfully completed more than 300 times over the past couple of decades. So, when they took Autumn off the trailer, they had no idea they would wind up with a life-or-death dilemma like they had never faced before. Now, Autumn is on another trailer.  She's on her way to meet a new herd, where she'll get to live out the rest of her life as far away from people as she can get.

A few years ago, scientists at Washington State University and the University of Washington discovered just how dangerous tire chemicals can be when they break down and make it into storm water runoff. Now, there's a new round of research that offers some hope for tackling this problem with what's called "Permeable Pavement." WSU Permeable Pavement Resources King County: Natural Drainage Solutions EPA: Soak up the Rain/Permeable Pavement

Holiday shoppers are being asked to double down on their Black Friday shopping this year, by participating in Black Black Friday.  It's a movement meant to empower Seattle's Black-owned businesses by bringing the entire community on board. On this episode of Deeper Dive, Tess Thomas, founder and owner of Emma's BBQ, and Laura Clise, founder and CEO of Intentionalist, share how they're working together to uplift other Black-owned businesses.

Our country's national defense starts right here at home. The White House is putting out a call to action around Cybersecurity urging organizations around the country to ramp up support for the next generation of the cyber workforce. Kemba Walden is the Acting Director of Cybersecurity at the White House. She's in Seattle this week meeting with local tech, business and community leaders to rally the troops and get them focused on the future.   National Cybersecurity Strategy   Cybersecurity Call to Action   CISA: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

A Seattle veterinarian is turning her back on offers of a corporate buyout. Dr. Cherri Trusheim is offering her business to her employees instead. Urban Animal will soon be the nation's first employee-owned Veterinary Co-op, thanks in part to the guidance of The Cooperative Way. https://www.thecooperativeway.coop/ https://urbananimalnw.com/ https://ncbaclusa.coop/

U.S. regulators and 17 states are suing Amazon over allegations the e-commerce behemoth abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on and off its platform, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit is the result of a years-long investigation into the company's businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against it in its nearly 30-year history. ABC Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joins Kim Shepard to consider the implications.

With Pickleball and Tennis using the same courts, players have to get up bright and early if they hope to secure a place to play. The city of Seattle is adding striping to existing courts to try and appease Pickleballers. But, the players say they're tired of having to contend with Tennis players. They want more dedicated courts of their own. I checked in with Rachel Schulkin at the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation to see how they're handling the growing demand.

While the battles over border barriers are waged in the halls of congress and in the court of public opinion, there are very different conversations happening along the border itself. Laurie Cantillo is a board member with Humane Borders, whose mission is to create a just and humane environment along America's southern border. In addition to maintaining water stations for travelers, the group is working to dispel myths around immigration.

100 year old North Bend resident Burt Mann has been walking the streets of this East King County town for decades. After he was named Citizen of the Year in 2018, with a bench dedicated in his honor, Burt created a community garden around it. But, it would take the whole community to see Burt's vision bloom.

Roger Sweeney recently took over the role of Chief Zoological Officer at Woodland Park Zoo. During a recent tour of his favorite exhibits, Roger shared how empathy is the focus of their work with animals, with individuals and with the community. Find out about all the happenings at Woodland Park Zoo at www.zoo.org.

Roger Sweeney recently took over the role of Chief Zoological Officer at Woodland Park Zoo. During a recent tour of his favorite exhibits, Roger shared how empathy is the focus of their work with animals, with individuals and with the community. Find out about all the happenings at Woodland Park Zoo at www.zoo.org.

We're heading into the first sunny holiday weekend of the summer, at the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has a warning for anyone hoping to spend a little time on the trail: Don't park illegally if you don't want to get towed. Despite a larger parking lot and new bus service to the trailhead at Mount Si, hikes along the I90 corridor are still experiencing an especially large burden of traffic. This is not only inconvenient, but it can be life threatening. Hear more from DNR's Kenny Ocker, then visit www.dnr.wa.gov/go to find more options for your next adventure!

We're heading into the first sunny holiday weekend of the summer, at the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has a warning for anyone hoping to spend a little time on the trail: Don't park illegally if you don't want to get towed. Despite a larger parking lot and new bus service to the trailhead at Mount Si, hikes along the I90 corridor are still experiencing an especially large burden of traffic. This is not only inconvenient, but it can be life threatening. Hear more from DNR's Kenny Ocker, then visit www.dnr.wa.gov/go to find more options for your next adventure!

For many multilingual communities, children learn English alongside the native dialect. So, asking what their "first language" is doesn't really make sense. For decades, missionaries have used the term "Heart Language" to refer to these native dialects because they can better speak to the individuals lived experience. Their native language is closer to their heart. Local Girl Scout Carolee McCarty used this concept as she created a bilingual book for children in Ethiopia. And, she earned her Gold Award, scouting's highest honor, in the process. Bad Days Don't Last Forever: Finding Joy When the Rain Stops in English and Amharic https://a.co/d/9095PBc https://openheartsbigdreams.org/

In celebration of International Puppy Day, I joined KVI's Ari Hoffman to talk about my experience as a Puppy Raiser for people with disabilities and how you can get involved! canine.org

As our kids spend more and more time online, parents are becoming more and more aware of dangers posed by cyber threats. But, it's not just at home that they need to be protected. With online learning and digital records, the threats are now following them to school as well. CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has a new tool to help administrators tackle this. Ian Moore is the Cybersecurity Coordinator for CISA in Washington State. Brian Beckley is the Chief Information Officer at the Everett School District. https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/protecting-our-future-partnering-safeguard-k-12-organizations https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/k-12-school-security-guide-3rd-edition

A member of Washington State's Sunshine Committee is stepping down, as lawmakers come under more scrutiny for how they handle public records. The 13 person committee was created in 2007 to ensure the legislature and other agencies are complying with the Public Records Act. But, Attorney and now-former Committee Member Kathy George says it feels like they've been spinning their wheels. Listen to learn how the Public Records Act functions, how lawmakers and agencies try to get around it, and what you can do if you run into a problem accessing public records. https://www.atg.wa.gov/sunshine-committee https://johnstongeorge.com/

Western Washington gardeners were disappointed with the lack of pollinators last spring, which has some folks considering adding bees to their efforts. Kim Shepard talks with local bee keeping expert Ron Upshaw and bee veterinarian Dr. Tracy Farone from the Honeybee Veterinary Consortium. Learn how to choose the right bee species for your garden, why bees are threatened, and how a brand new Bee Vaccine is protecting sensitive hives. ?Original music by Kelsey Joy https://www.hbvc.org/ https://www.gccbeeproject.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Beekeeping-Giddy-Upshaw-Productions/dp/B0042QXMEO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

The Hinman Glacier was the largest in the North Cascades. But, after decades of research, Dr. Mauri Pelto recently discovered the Hinman had vanished. Listen to hear how the disappearance of a glacier can change an entire ecosystem. Plus, how Dr. Pelto is leveraging artwork to share the importance of his message. https://www.jillpelto.com/gallery https://blogs.agu.org/fromaglaciersperspective/2022/12/29/loss-of-hinman-glacier-north-cascade-range-1958-2022/