The Conversation Podcast

12:00 p.m. Attorney General on Electric Rate Hike Puget Sound Energy wants electric and gas rate hikes. Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna calls them excessive and unsupported. He joins us to explains why. Dorn on Graduation Requirements State ...

12:00 p.m. State Revenue Down $760 Million A new state revenue forecast is out today. State officials have been bracing for a shock to the system. We bring you the bad news and the good news. New State Math and Science Requirements Superintendent of ...

12:00 p.m. Former Vice President Al Gore He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007; today he focuses on global climate change, sustainable investing and a company called Current TV. His new book, "Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis," is ...

12:00 p.m. Ban on Styrofoam Issaquah joins Seattle and other communities in banning Styrofoam containers. It's Electric Seattleites are facing a double–digit electric rate hike. We'll talk to the superintendent of Seattle City Light and find out ...

12:00 p.m. Wild Weather Cliff Mass updates us on the fierce windstorm pummeling Washington. Hospital Expansion Amy Radil reports on the controversy over the expansion of Seattle Children's Hospital. Where It's Always 4:20 A new cannabis cafe opens in ...

12:00 p.m. Arsonist Caught? Seattle Police have a person of interest in custody in connection the string of arsons in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Hospital Pay The executive of the non–profit Valley Medical Center got a $1.7 million ...

12:00 p.m. Apples Washington's apple growers are feeling good about sales this year. Early numbers show a strong demand for their 2009 crops. Plus, scientists say they've come up with a better breed of apple that stays fresh for months. John McKay on ...

12:00 p.m. Copenhagen Climate Summit Are the Copenhagen climate talks over before they've begun? Lobbyists around the world are pressuring their governments to soften commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. That's according to a report from an ...

12:00 p.m. Congressman Smith on House Health Care Bill The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a health care reform bill. It includes a public option and restrictions on abortion funding. Rep. Adam Smith (Democrat, Wash.) voted for the bill despite ...

12:00 p.m. Mourning a Seattle Police Officer The Seattle Police Department is holding a memorial service today for slain Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton. KUOW reporter Amy Radil updates us live from this somber event. Unemployment Update The ...

12:00 p.m. Tacoma Election Update The Seattle mayoral race isn't the only nail–biter around. In Tacoma, City Councilwoman Marilyn Strickland leads architect Jim Merritt by a mere 117 votes in their race for the corner office. Pierce County voters ...

12:00 p.m. Leading King County Dow Constantine won a tough battle for the office of King County Executive. He takes office in just a few weeks and joins us to talk about what he'll do first. Bipartisan — or Not? King County elections are now ...

12:00 p.m. Precinct Parties People who want to avoid paying postage can drop their ballot at neighborhood centers in Seattle. The centers are holding open house celebrations later today to thank voters. Bookstore Blues Bailey/Coy Books on Capitol ...

12:00 p.m. Slain Police Officer Police are searching for the shooter who killed a Seattle police officer and wounded another on Saturday night. We'll get an update on the investigation. More With Less Public health departments are facing budget cuts even ...

12:00 p.m. Norm Dicks Tied to House Ethics Probe Congressman Norm Dicks of Bremerton is being investigated for possible ethics violations according to a leaked document obtained by the Washington Post. We talk to the executive director of The Center for ...

12:00 p.m. Boeing Dreamliner to South Carolina Boeing announced yesterday it will build its 787 Dreamliner production line in South Carolina instead of Puget Sound. KUOW's Deborah Wang reports. School Board Race In the race for school board in South ...

12:00 p.m. Losing a Line: Boeing Move Boeing and the IAM have been unable to come to terms on a 10 year no–strike contract. The airline manufacturer will announce soon whether they'll build their 787 production line here or in South Carolina. What ...

12:00 p.m. Constantine vs. Hutchison The Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison race for King County Executive is coming down to the wire. Amy Radil reports on the latest. Officer Charged An Everett Police officer faces murder charges after allegedly ...

12:00 p.m. City Council Position 6 Longtime Seattle City Council member Nick Licata faces a tough challenge from Jesse Israel. KUOW's Liz Jones reports. Budget Cuts The Seattle Public library faces sharp cuts in hours because of the city's budget crunch. ...