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The Teenage Dream: Fitting In, Yet Standing Out

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:00:00 -0800

Tuesday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m. on ""

Seniors And Driving

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Tuesday, April 24 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation"
Veteran reporter Ross Reynolds hosts this fast–paced news call–in program covering current topics and issues of the day, from politics to breaking news. Always engaging and informative — a radio forum where listeners speak directly with experts on news–oriented topics. What does it sound like? Listen to some memorable moments.

What's Next For Washington's Long-Term Unemployed?

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Monday, April 23 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation"
Veteran reporter Ross Reynolds hosts this fast–paced news call–in program covering current topics and issues of the day, from politics to breaking news. Always engaging and informative — a radio forum where listeners speak directly with experts on news–oriented topics. What does it sound like? Listen to some memorable moments.

Seattle Archbishop To Oversee Nun Reforms

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Friday, April 20 on KUOW
Catholic nuns in Washington state are waiting to see how a new mandate from the Vatican might affect their work on social issues. A watchdog group within the church has ordered an overhaul of the largest group of American nuns. It criticizes the nuns for taking positions against the church on things like homosexuality and abortion. Seattle's archbishop will oversee the reforms,...

On The Ground In Grays Harbor: What's The Word On That New Export Terminal?

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Friday, April 13 on KUOW
In the past few weeks, KUOW's EarthFix has begun a regional project to what exporting American coal to China could mean for the people in the Northwest. Hoquiam is one of the proposed sites for an export terminal along the Washington's coast.

Losing Sleep Over A Blast From Bellingham's Past

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Friday, April 13 on KUOW
Bellingham, two hours north of Seattle, is a college town known for its outdoor lifestyle. A rail terminal is proposed for north of the city that could bring up to 18 coal trains through town every day. An approval process will assess the environmental and health effects of blowing coal dust, and many people wonder how they will sleep when the trains start running at night....

Sexual Assault In The US Military: Post Trauma And The Role Of Sexual Harassment

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, April 11 on KUOW
The post–traumatic reaction after a sexual assault is often very similar to post trauma from combat. Victims may withdraw, sometimes self–medicating with drugs and alcohol. Mental health experts at the University of Washington say the quicker someone starts to process the traumatic event, the better. There are many treatment options that can help. But years...

Environmental Review Process Kicks Off For Gateway Pacific Terminal In Bellingham

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Wednesday, March 21 on KUOW
SSA Marine has submitted a permit application to build a bulk export terminal near Bellingham. If approved, the terminal will be large enough to handle up to 54 million metric tons per year. That could include wheat and grains but the majority will be coal, which will be delivered by train from mines in Wyoming and Montana and then shipped out of Washington to Asian markets....

Are Seattleites 'Snow Wimps?'

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Thursday, January 19 at 12:00 p.m. on "The Conversation"
Veteran reporter Ross Reynolds hosts this fast–paced news call–in program covering current topics and issues of the day, from politics to breaking news. Always engaging and informative — a radio forum where listeners speak directly with experts on news–oriented topics. What does it sound like? Listen to some memorable moments.

Storm Adds Stress To Medical Emergencies

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Thursday, January 19 on KUOW
Snow and ice have been making travel complicated in the Puget Sound region since last Sunday. That's added to the stress people face when they have medical emergencies. Patients and their families say they have had trouble getting to area hospitals, and may not be able to visit their relatives once they're admitted. But they are full of praise for the medical workers braving...

Iraq: A Soldier's View Of The Surge, And Of Us

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Friday, December 23 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents"
I run KUOW's source network. When we learned US troops would leave Iraq by the end of the year, I asked people how life would be different once everyone came home. Austin Anderson wrote in. He was a paratrooper and he went into Iraq for the surge. He said knowing the troops were coming home filled a hole inside himself. But in Seattle – he said it wouldn't change a thing....

Iraq: An Ex-CIA Analyst Works On Closure

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0700

Thursday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m. on "KUOW Presents"
When we learned US troops would leave Iraq by the end of the year, I asked people how life would be different for them once everyone came home. I heard from Nada Bakos. Knowing the troops were coming home was a relief to her. She worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, and she was fresh out of agency analyst school in 2001.

Hospital Patients Feel The Noise

webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Monday, November 14 on KUOW
Hospitals have long fought disease, and many of them are now fighting noise as well. Noise is a top patient complaint, and studies show noise can keep patients from returning to health. KUOW's John Ryan has more.