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Tech

Stuck in KUOW purgatory: Seattle Mazda drivers can’t change the radio dial

By Casey Martin, Reporter (KUOW) | February 9, 2022

Seattle’s KUOW often hears from listeners who say that their car radio is always set to 94.9. But now some drivers don’t have a choice.

System/Policy

A newsroom guide to covering the coronavirus outbreak

By Jill Jackson, News Director (KUOW) | March 9, 2020

“This story is different. … We are all living this story and covering it.”

System/Policy

KCRW employees plan to join SAG-AFTRA; KUOW unit approves first contract

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | June 6, 2019

KCRW employees hope to vote this month on whether to join the union. Meanwhile, KUOW employees approved a contract after a year of negotiating.

System/Policy

Union complaint against KUOW dismissed

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 26, 2019

A Washington state labor relations agency disagreed with SAG-AFTRA’s claims that KUOW had retaliated against employees for joining a union.

System/Policy

Union accuses KUOW of unfair labor practice

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 11, 2019

The claim alleges that KUOW management’s decision to eliminate seven positions “interfered with, restrained, and/or coerced public employees” in their rights to collectively bargain.

Programs/Content

KUOW podcast engages local audience with practical tips for fighting workplace sexism

By Lindsay Patterson | October 17, 2018

Fans of “Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace” “find something in it that resonates with them, makes them feel like they are empowered to walk into work and can change things for the better,” says a co-host.

Development

NPR, KUOW explore potential of fundraising through Alexa

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 3, 2018

NPR has yet to promote the feature as it determines how to direct gifts to donors’ preferred stations.

System/Policy

Staffers at Seattle’s KUOW will lose jobs as station revamps drive-time programming

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 6, 2018

Seven positions will be eliminated and replaced with new roles.

Programs/Content

KUOW uses speed-dating format to help people understand each other

By Ross Reynolds, EP, Community Engagement (KUOW) | March 6, 2018

Events designed to bridge cultural and political divides have lasting effects on participants.

System/Policy

KUOW staffers join SAG-AFTRA union

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | February 19, 2018

KUOW staff members want “better pay and more of a say in how our newsroom operates,” says one reporter.

Programs/Content

KUOW’s ‘Second Wave’ podcast explores nuances of Vietnamese-American identity

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | September 20, 2017

Host Thanh Tan often digs into her personal stories to explore issues of culture, family and the burdens carried by U.S.-born children of Vietnam.

System/Policy

KNKX finds blessings, burdens in taking reins as independent station

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | June 2, 2017

After clearing a fundraising hurdle to buy its license, the Washington station found its work was just beginning.

"The Pub" Podcast

‘The Pub’ #86: Journalism and diversity under the Trump presidency

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | December 3, 2016

Two interviews about public media’s responsibilities in a new political climate.

KUOW

Seattle station will report on ‘white nationalism’ instead of ‘alt-right’

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 22, 2016

“… ‘[A]lt-right’ doesn’t mean anything, and normalizes something that is far from normal,” wrote a KUOW editor.

Quick Takes

Public media stations, journalists beef over the best Washington

By April Simpson, Former Associate Editor | October 24, 2016

The issue arose as D.C. voters prepare to weigh in on whether the city should ask Congress for statehood.

Podcasting

KUOW partners with independent podcast about raising transgender child

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | September 30, 2016

“How to Be a Girl” is hosted by an anonymous mother in Seattle.

System/Policy

How did KPLU save itself? “You ask for help”

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | August 2, 2016

The station’s head of content shares lessons from its successful $7 million drive for survival.

System/Policy

KUOW’s GM discusses the ‘jaw-dropping’ offer to purchase KPLU

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | July 28, 2016

Caryn Mathes says her hands were tied as the station faced criticism from the community.

"The Pub" Podcast

‘The Pub’ #71: Lessons from KUOW’s abortive purchase of KPLU

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | July 22, 2016

Other stations can learn from KPLU’s shockingly successful bid for independence.

System/Policy

Community group reaches deal on KPLU independence

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | July 1, 2016

The group raised another $1 million after reaching its initial goal in May.

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