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Derek Wang

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Senior Editor w/Seattle NPR affiliate KUOW | rhymes with bong | fortunate husband & uncle | #NJDevils fan known to root for #SeaKraken | Skinny Puppy devotee

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Serious agreement. He’s been one of the few bright spots

07.03.2026 01:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We just watched it tonight. Holy f-Ing crap. So good. So badly needed.

05.03.2026 06:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump: β€˜I might have forced Israel’s hand’ in launching Iran war WASHINGTON β€” President Donald Trump said Tuesday he β€œmight have forced Israel’s hand” in launching the war on Iran that has already cost the lives of six American troops. Trump’s statement came less t...

NEW: β€œWe were having negotiations with these lunatics, and it was my opinion that they were going to attack first,” Trump told reporters. β€œ... and I didn't want that to happen. So if anything, I might have forced Israel's hand, but Israel was ready" www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

03.03.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Couple asks WA DOL for Spanish speaker and gets a recording in accented English instead Last summer, Maya Edwards and her husband called the Washington State Department of Licensing hoping to speak with someone in Spanish. They got someone speaking English with a Spanish accent instead.

Speechless about this.

www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-new...

26.02.2026 21:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge orders protective measures for Columbia River salmon after Trump canceled historic deal A federal judge in Oregon has ordered dams that operate on the Columbia and Snake rivers to generate less hydropower and allow more water to pass in an effort to keep salmon populations from dying out. The order largely restores measures that were in place under a landmark deal to protect salmon that the Trump administration canceled last year.

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered dams that operate on the Columbia and Snake rivers to generate less hydropower and allow more water to pass in an effort to keep salmon populations from dying out.

26.02.2026 03:57 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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The U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team won gold β€” and then lost the room The widespread celebration is over now. And some of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team's goodwill has diminished.

worth reading on the whole Team USA situation

www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

24.02.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 123 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 6
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Cheryl Stumbo, Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle shooting survivor, passes at 63 Cheryl Stumbo, a survivor of the 2006 shooting at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and gun violence prevention advocate, has died. She was 63.

One of the survivors of the 2006 shooting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, Cheryl Stumbo, has died at the age of 63.

Story by Noel Gasca.

www.kuow.org/stories/cher...

25.02.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PageMaker pioneer Paul Brainerd, 1947-2026: Aldus founder devoted his second chapter to the planet Paul Brainerd, who coined the term "desktop publishing" and built Aldus Corporation's PageMaker into one of the defining programs of the personal computer era, died Sunday at his home on Bainbridge Is...

Really sad to hear about the death of Paul Brainerd. I never met the guy but I know many who benefitted from his efforts. Great obit here in Geekwire. www.geekwire.com/2026/pagemak...

24.02.2026 01:18 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy anniversary!

22.02.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jack Hughes is him. Any stupid narrative that he can’t play in these games, totally out the window. Unbelievable tournament for him.

#NJDevils

22.02.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

JACK HUGHES!!!!!!

22.02.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

US Supreme Court rules against Trump on tariffs:
Held: IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. The
judgment in No. 24–1287 is vacated, and the case is remanded with
instructions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction; the judgment in No. 25–

20.02.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Seriously! Where has that version of Markstrom been for us?!

18.02.2026 23:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Holy shit

17.02.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 165 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Coal power in WA Legislature’s crosshairs after talk of Centralia plant’s revival β€’ Washington State Standard The Trump administration wants to keep the power plant available to burn coal. A bill the state House approved would impose hefty taxes and fees if it fires back up.

The Trump administration has moved to keep the power plant in Centralia, Wash., available to burn coal. A bill the state House approved Thursday would impose hefty taxes and fees if it fires back up. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/02/12/c...

13.02.2026 02:38 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Palo Alto native Hilary Knight tied the all-time U.S. women's hockey record for Olympic points as Team USA cruised to a 5-0 victory over Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics. nbcbay.com/GUUrjiG

10.02.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
2014 Victory Parade celebration at Westlake Park. That is a LOT of Seahawks fans.

2014 Victory Parade celebration at Westlake Park. That is a LOT of Seahawks fans.

2014: Seattle was PACKED after the Seahawks won their first championship. We're expecting at 750,000+ visitors during tomorrow's Victory Parade. We urge you: walk, bike, bus, take the Sounder or light rail if you're coming to celebrate. Travel will be challenging, but worth it!

10.02.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3

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09.02.2026 05:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Same ❀️

09.02.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Massive thanks and respect good sir.

07.02.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Frustrating, infuriating, given that it’s seems like every season in recent memory has gone this way. Appreciated the Tampa comparison. Really hope someone fixes this, this is getting ridiculous. But thanks Alex for the great coverage.

06.02.2026 20:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Big fan of both of your work, sending positive energy your way!

05.02.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Team USA women’s hockey opens the 2026 Winter Olympics with a 5-1 win over Czech Republic.

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πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

04.02.2026 04:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Michael Wolff, Chronicler of Elites, Provided Epstein With Advice on Trump

Headline: β€œMichael Wolff, Chronicler of Elites, Provided Epstein With Advice on Trump”

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/b...

04.02.2026 03:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

04.02.2026 02:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Of course! As a fan, I just gotta say that I can’t wait for your next pod. I obviously don’t know you guys but as a devoted listener to the pod, I love hearing from you and the Fisherman. LGD!

04.02.2026 00:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Been a longtime fan for that very reason. And you’re a helluva writer too. We need all of that, thank you.πŸ™πŸ½

03.02.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ginormous thnks Alex for the dogged coverage of what we thought would be a great season only 2 realize the opposite. I remain a thankful subscriber to the subtack and the pod. (Hope the Fisherman family are all doing well!)

Pls keep on keeping on as us old folks say, I get tons from of yr coverage!

03.02.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Melinda French Gates reacts to new details about Bill Gates in the Epstein files In an interview on NPR's Wild Card podcast, Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex-husband, Bill Gates, being mentioned in the most recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

In an interview on NPR's Wild Card podcast, Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex-husband, Bill Gates, being mentioned in the most recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. See the clip.

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