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At the turn of the 20th century, Asahel Curtis was a prolific photographer who traveled throughout Washington. His work captured the state as it underwent big changes, owing to rapid industrialization. For decades, a massive collection of Asahel’s glass plate negatives has been held at the Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma. The plates a…
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If someone asked you to name three Rock musicians that are Black, could you? Some people might be able to, but in general there aren’t a lot of them. This is despite the fact that the genre traces its roots back to Black blues, gospel, and rhythm and blues artists in the United States. The rock music industry and academic scholarship of the genre i…
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Earlier in the week we spoke to Tony Crowe from NRL here in the NT and heard more about the players, coaches and officials recognised at their annual awards night on Monday. There was also three long time Territorians recognised with Life Membership. Life Membership - Greg Hansen (Palmerston Raiders) Life Membership - Tanya Hazel (Palmerston Raider…
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It was reported in the NT News earlier in the week the Darwin RSL sub-branch has bought a prime CBD office building as it continues to bounce-back from the devastating 2018 fire that razed its social club and offices. Weeks after announcing the veterans group had bought Admiralty House on the Esplanade as a new home for its services club, the RSL h…
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Earlier this week the Labor Party announced Selina Uibo would take the important role.Derhan Young will be the Deputy, with the small opposition receiving the resources and funding to officially hold the Government to account. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 360 with Katie Woolf
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There’s a new wrinkle in the debate over homelessness policy in the city of Burien. Last September, Burien passed a controversial ordinance banning camping in much of the city, Meanwhile, a local church decided to step in and offer its property as a temporary encampment for the homeless. Burien requested that the church, the Oasis Home Church, get …
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Spokane County Commissioner Al French is facing a recall effort over his handling of disclosures of contaminated groundwater in the West Plains. The “Clean Water Accountability Coalition” is sounding the alarm about PFAS—sometimes called 'forever chemicals’—in well water. And let's not forget to mention that French is also running for re-election t…
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One of the best coffee spots in Bellingham isn’t a cafe, at least according to some of the folks in the city’s unhoused population. Instead, it’s a casual coffee cart that pops-up twice a week, at a free lunch program, known as the Maple Alley Inn. While the coffee is decent, the main attraction is the person running the cart. 85 year-old Ursula De…
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The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Chief Fire Officer have declared a 24-HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for today for: The DARWIN AND ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS. This includes the Darwin, Batchelor and Adelaide River Emergency Response Areas, Litchfield Municipality and Coomalie Shire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Each year, Wotif produces a guide to the 'best local gems', ranking everything from surf clubs to finger buns. With thousands of entries across the six categories, the awards show Aussies are eager to share their local travel favourites, however it is the classic sausage roll which caused the most debate, earning the title of the most voted categor…
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International Students, change of Government, Payroll Tax Through the election, we know there were plenty of commitments made by both parties but one commitment which the CLP made was one to cut payroll tax. It was a promise which drew criticism from the Labor party but support from the business industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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It is just over a week since the Lawler led Labor Government was ousted at the NT Election. The CLP currently looking as though they’ll have 17 seats, three Independents and five Labor members. Territorians have been waiting to see who would take on the role of Opposition Leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Riders packed trains on Friday to see four new stations on the One Line, which now stops in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood. At the 148th Street Station, Shoreline celebrated the occasions with a marching band, speeches, and bubble machines. The suburb has been planning for this moment for years, that’s apparent when you step off the tra…
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Being a sports fan in Washington State is akin to riding the Extreme Scream at the fair: big highs, and REAL SUDDEN LOWS. Yes, I’m looking at you, Seattle Mariners… With the Seahawks kicking off their regular season at home this weekend against the Denver Broncos, hope springs eternal! And it felt like a good time to check in on what’s been cooking…
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Members of the King County Council have moved to officially say the county’s youth jail should remain open. The council voted last week eight-to-zero in favor of a non-binding resolution to declare its support for keeping the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in operation – with some improvements. The move comes just over four ye…
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News from around the Nation that the scooter and e-bike company which manages our scooters here in Darwin is in hot water in other parts of Australia. City of Darwin is seeking input into the design of a new inclusive and accessible recreation space in the Waters Ward that will cater to the diverse needs of our community and transform our suburbs. …
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Charles Darwin University has reportedly brought on a new partner for its city-based student accommodation as the new build gets one step closer to reality. According to the NT News, Campus Living Villages will manage the living requirements of about 350 students housed in a new Woods St accommodation hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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The Democratic party is riding the Good Vibes Express after its Chicago convention. And a look at polling averages gives them reason to celebrate: Since becoming the nominee, Vice President Harris has shaken up a relatively static presidential race: She’s now running slightly ahead of former President Trump nationwide. In swing states, she has pull…
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Washington State University's MT James Entomological Collection is the largest insect museum in the state, it holds around three million specimens. In 2022, state legislators allocated $50,000 for the collection to digitize pollinators, like bees, moths, flies, butterflies and other insects that carry pollen. Adding the 30,000 pollinators in WSU’s …
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Last year, the Yakima City Council made a landmark decision by passing a proclamation to designate the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride month. Less than a year later, the council voted to reverse that decision. The move was celebrated by far right religious leaders like Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk and Sean Feucht, who took to X to applaud the dec…
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For many Washington students, and parents, the school year is just about to start - if it hasn’t already. And they're not the only ones gearing up for the new year. Teachers and school staff are about to step into a new year with all sorts of new questions about how their respective school systems will be run. So, we wanted to check in with a panel…
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Earlier this month, City of Seattle workers were told most of them will have to return to the office at least 3 days a week starting this fall. Meanwhile… a certain large tech and online retail company (named after a river in South America) has reportedly started a mulling the minimum number of hours employees must stay on site to count towards its…
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In the early 90s, Seattle was at the center of a sonic revolution. Grunge, a homegrown sludgy rock sound, became a global commodity. At the same time, another sound was making its mark on Seattle. The Gits were a band on the precipice of national stardom, standing out with their punk sensibility and charismatic female vocalist, with music labels ci…
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Addressing homelessness is looking a little different in Thurston County these days. The county, which includes Olympia, just became the fifth community in the nation to collect data on every single adult experiencing homelessness. The county’s partner organization says that data includes the names and circumstances of each person counted. And the …
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We know a few things about the woman known as Lou Graham, for sure: She was a brothel madam in Seattle at the turn of the century. And she’s immortalized in one of the city’s popular ghost tours. Maybe you’ve even felt her spiritual presence while passing through tunnels underneath Pioneer Square. Beyond that, facts are sparse. But plenty of legend…
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Chris and Darrell are back this week after a small hiatus to deal with life. Remember to like and share the show and let us know your go to Hip Hop Karaoke track. Song List: Tory North ft. Roque: Blueprint Chris Crazy: The Reaper Dead Rabbits: Birds N The Kitchen Dirtbag Darrell & Debo Belafonte: You Can't Tell Me Prota-C: Global Celebrity Coaster:…
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