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Arvid Hokanson

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KUOW Public Radio staffer. Fan of Dolly Parton (Who isn’t?), Seattle sports & minor league baseball. Is it time for Festivus?

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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
KUOW's Soundside is back! Now with a new format and new co-host, @kromandavid.bsky.social, joining Libby Denkmann. Show is live now and rebroadcast at 8 p.m. Tune in! www.kuow.org/podcast/soun...
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Soundside
Soundside leads the Puget Sound conversation with smart questions, lively debates, and direct access to the region's most influential voices. Timely, insightful, and unmistakably local, it's where the...
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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 04/06/2026
NPR's award-winning audio documentary podcast Embedded is partnering with The Seattle Times and KUOW to launch We Keep Us Safe, a new series investigating the unsolved homicide of Antonio Mays Jr. The 16-year-old Black teenager was shot and killed inside Seattle's CHOP.
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Embedded series 'We Keep Us Safe' investigates teen's killing in 2020 Black Lives Matter protests
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Podnews podcasting news @podnews.net · 04/06/2026
NPR's Embedded to produce We Keep Us Safe, a new series investigating the unsolved homicide of Antonio Mays Jr. podnews.net/press-release/we-keep-u…
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 26/03/2026
Get in the Loop. www.britannica.com/games/loop
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The Loop, a daily picture puzzle game | Britannica
Everything is connected: Arrange the pictures in a circle so that all links make sense. You have five tries to get it right.
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Casey Martin @caseyworks.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
It's spring fundraising time for public radio. KUOW stories exist without federal funding and are never written by AI. Local, independent media made by real humans. Please support if you can: donate.kuow.org/donate
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KUOW - Donate
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David Folkenflik @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Friends in the PNW and beyond! I will join Doug Nadvornick on Spokane Public Radio at about 8.20a and 8.50a PT to talk about journalism and public radio - Join us! spokanepublicradio.org or 91.1 FM!
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stephen fowler @stphnfwlr.com · 11/02/2026
UPDATE/SCOOP: An FBI affidavit used to seize 2020 election ballots from Georgia's Fulton County omitted key findings from state investigators that undercut many questions about wrongdoing, an @npr.org analysis finds. Read the Secretary of State's office investigative reports:
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The FBI seizure of Georgia 2020 election ballots relies on debunked claims
An FBI investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., was initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.
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Chris Daniels @chrisdaniels.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
NEW: Sound Transit says long awaited cross lake service begins March 28th.
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NOAA @noaa.gov · 23/12/2025
Rain, sleet, snow? Be in the know. For 24/7 weather forecasts, watches and warnings, follow NOAA's NWS here at nws.noaa.gov and online at weather.gov. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
A tree in an evergreen grove adorned with lights and ornaments.
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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 16/12/2025
A second Pacific cold front will cross the Pacific Northwest Wednesday followed by another atmospheric river event. These will mean additional periods of gusty winds, mountain snow, and heavy to excessive rainfall with a renewed flooding threat. Make sure to check weather.gov for the latest.
Map showing forecast 72-hour precipitation totals across the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies from Dec 16–19. Heaviest rainfall appears along the Washington and Oregon coasts, with lighter amounts inland across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.Map showing forecast 72-hour snowfall totals across the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies from Dec 16–19. Significant snowfall is indicated in the Cascades and Rockies of Washington, Idaho, and western Wyoming, with lighter snow elsewhere.
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Knight First Amendment Institute @knightcolumbia.org · 14/11/2025
🚨 NEW JOB POSTING: Deputy Director of Communications, Media and Social Media Strategy. The Knight Institute seeks a dynamic, seasoned media strategist with a track record of success in communications for mission-driven organizations. Description and details here: knightcolumbia.org/page/deputy-...
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Great reporting from @iowapublicradio.org
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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 18/07/2025
Congress has cut federal funding for public media, putting your access to local news and programming at risk. This is the moment to join our community of supporters. You’ve depended on KUOW and NPR across the decades. Today, we’re counting on you. bit.ly/3UgOIc9
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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
New: I teamed up with @elenashao.bsky.social and nytgraphics to map more than 100 public TV and radio stations that are at risk of closing as a result of tonight's vote: www.nytimes.com/interactive/... This is a time bomb that will go off in the fall, when the last federal grants run out.
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Where Congress’s Cuts Threaten Access to PBS and NPR
The loss of federal funding threatens scores of public TV and radio stations across the United States.
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Brooke Jarvis @brookejarvis.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
A few years ago I wrote a long story about the Washington cherry crop, as a window into how vulnerable the food system is when its workers are targeted www.nytimes.com/2020/08/12/m... Here's how that's going this year: www.kuow.org/stories/a-pe...
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A 'perfect' season for Washington's sweet cherries turns sour because of deportation fears
It was supposed to be a banner year for Pacific Northwest cherries. Cherry production is estimated to be about 10% above last year’s, the fruit is high quality, and California’s shorter-than-usual sea...
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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Friday's NY Post cover doesn't disappoint:
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 05/06/2025
This might be the absolute greatest reply we have ever received. Thank you, Cookie Monster 📕🍪💙
Merriam-Webster Tweet: Any dictionary can be a pocket dictionary with big enough pants.

Cookie Monster's reply to the tweet: Me no wear pants.
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
www.politico.com/news/2025/05... "The two Republicans said it will target NPR and PBS, as well as foreign aid agencies that have already been gutted by President Donald Trump’s administration."
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White House plans — at last — to send some DOGE cuts to Hill
House Republicans are expecting a modest package next week amid an online pressure campaign.
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NPR @npr.org · 14/05/2025
If you’re one of the thousands who gave this month – THANK YOU! We love reading your comments about the role public media plays in your life, and are proud to be here for you. If you haven’t had a chance to donate, please give what you can now: n.pr/3EYClNR
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
www.kuow.org/stories/stat... #NPR #PBS #PublicMedia
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KUOW president makes statement on executive order attacking public media
Last night, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all direct and indirect funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Bro...
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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 02/05/2025
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.
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Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.
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Sofie 🏳️‍🌈 @sofieballgame.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🚨RESKEET TO WIN🚨 The @everettaquasox.bsky.social are having their Pride Night on Saturday, May 31 and I have two lower tickets to give away! Like and Reskeet this to enter to win. Random winner drawn on Sunday at 10am PST. You don’t have to follow me to win. Go be gay (or an ally) at a ballpark!
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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
scoop: NPR is mobilizing. In response to White House plan to rescind federal funding, NPR tells member stations it is pushing up its timeline. "We strongly urge you to communicate and meet with your Members of Congress this week."
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Granthor @granthor.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Well done, @theneedling.com
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AI has trouble identifying sarcasm from Seattle satirical news site The Needling
Founded in 2021, Seattle-based site The Needling pokes fun with satirical takes of the "real news." AI can't handle The Needling. The Seattle-based
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NPR @npr.org · 26/03/2025
DOGE staffers have skirted privacy laws, training and security protocols to gain virtually unfettered access to financial and personal information stored in siloed government databases.
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DOGE says it needs to know the government's most sensitive data, but can't say why
DOGE staffers have skirted privacy laws, training and security protocols to gain virtually unfettered access to financial and personal information stored in siloed government databases.
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 19/03/2025
medal = 🥇 metal = 🤘🎸 meddle = 😈 mettle = 💪
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Brad Heath @bradheath.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
It's Sunshine Week, so please remind the government that the best way to celebrate public records laws is by complying with them.
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Jameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
The Associated Press case is more important than you think. I wrote about it for Le Monde. English: knightcolumbia.org/blog/the-fig... French: www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
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John Ryan @heyjohnryan.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
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More cuts coming to US oceans agency and its Olympic Coast sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is planning to jettison 10 buildings it leases in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington as the agency prepares to eliminate another 1,029 employees…
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On the Media @onthemedia.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Props to @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social for holding DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar's feet to the fire this morning. Powerful interviewing: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...
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DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations
NPR speaks with Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the arrest of a student protest leader and the Trump administration's ramped-up deportations of immigrants.
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Outstanding interview! @npr.org host Michel Martin questioned DHS' Troy Edgar about Mahmoud Khalil. We need more of these types of interviews of Trump admin officials. www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...
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DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar discusses arrest of protest leader, deportations
NPR speaks with Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the arrest of a student protest leader and the Trump administration's ramped-up deportations of immigrants.
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The Needling @theneedling.com · 04/03/2025
Want to learn how to report real fake news yourself? Join The Needling's Real Fake Newsroom Workshop to learn how to write up real fake news scoops with real fake news colleagues and earn your fully unaccredited REAL real fake news press pass here: bit.ly/3WQDXPH
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Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Also, if you haven't already, and would like to support no-holds-barred journalism focused on the media industry, please consider becoming a paid subscriber to Status. We are powered by readers. status.news/subscribe
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The reliable source for media news.
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Alice Wilder @alicewilder.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
i'm looking to talk with people who have been financially impacted by the trump admin's immigration policy-- have you spent $$ you don't have getting your passport renewed? took a second job to pay for an immigration attorney? let's talk-- awilder@marketplace.org
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Sami West @samiwest.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The results from the latest “nation’s report card” are out — and it’s not pretty. Washington students have not bounced back from the academic declines of the pandemic, and the state’s achievement gaps are worsening, according to 2024 NAEP scores out Wednesday. www.kuow.org/stories/the-...
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Nation’s report card: WA student achievement gaps widen, Covid struggles continue
The results from the latest “nation’s report card” are out — and it’s not pretty. Washington students haven’t bounced back from the vast academic declines of the pandemic, and the state’s achievement ...
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Ryan Haas @ryanjhaas.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Reminder: OPB is hosting a Report For America corps member this year to cover Portland's growing and diversifying suburban communities. But, you need to apply through Report For America first! Get those apps in. Bonus: I'll be your supervisor. reportforamerica.submittable.com/submit/31020...
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Report for America - 2025-2026 RFA Corps Member Application
REPORT FOR AMERICA: Local Journalism, National Service Deadline Date to Apply: February 3, 2025 Apply to Become a Report for America Corps Member! Report for America (RFA) helps local newsrooms report...
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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 28/01/2025
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Podcast Producer 3 to assist in managing the editorial process. Produce and sound design podcast episodes including audio mixes and selection and commissioning of music and other sound elements. More info: www.kuow.org/careers/PODC...
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Wonderful interview with Christoper Walken: www.wsj.com/style/christ...
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Christopher Walken Has Never Owned a Cellphone
”I don’t have technology,” says the 81-year-old actor, who stars in the sci-fi series “Severance.’”
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Ryan Calo @rcalo.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Reading the TikTok Executive Order pausing enforcement for 75 days. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential... The surprising part is the requirement for the AG to defend against efforts by the states and the bar. Otherwise it’s as expected.
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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 18/12/2024
As we look back on the year, here are some of the images and stories that stayed with us.
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2024 in pictures: Memorable moments of the year in Seattle
It was an eventful year in Seattle and the Western Washington region. As we look back on 2024, here are some of the images and stories that stayed with us.
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Great article on how NIL can help Paige Bueckers leverage a trade to winning team. apple.news/AeHMwXlltSTm...
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Will Paige Bueckers use her unprecedented leverage? She could force a trade or return to UConn — The Athletic
Women's basketball players are gaining more power. Could Bueckers lead the way in choosing her future path in the WNBA?
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Must read reporting from @ashleyhiruko.bsky.social on what to the firing of former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz www.kuow.org/stories/star...
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Star Wars-themed love letter torpedoed former Seattle Police Chief Diaz's career
As Diaz denied the alleged affair to media outlets, the mayor, and his own command staff, he disclosed intimate details of the relationship to his security detail, according to a city report.
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Definitely worth the time to listen.
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Great investigative work by colleagues Amy Radil and Ann Dornfeld. www.kuow.org/stories/secr...
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Secret payments, damning audit. King County’s youth violence prevention effort, mired in scandal
In the latest scandal involving a high-profile King County initiative, a county staffer was found to have secretly received $323,000 in payments in an alleged kickback scheme with a nonprofit leader h...
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Wishing this is not true
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
"I think the word 'podcast' has settled out to mean 'talk show' for the average listener..." - great column today on where audiences are finding and consuming podcasts. soundsprofitable.com/article/wall... #podcasting #podcasts
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Walled Gardens and Rented Land – Sounds Profitable
Video’s rise is causing an upswell of prescriptivism re: what “counts” as a podcast, which Tom Webster proposes is a sign podcast apps need to innovate to become more attractive ‘rented land.’
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Obvious, but often forgotten @sjgoldstein.bsky.social hits the nail on the head describing reaction of some podcasters to NotebookLM: "We’ve been in the audience development game for a long time and always want the audience to decide what is valuable or junk." www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein-1/...
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The Ups and Downs of Audio in 2024 — amplifi media
Every year we assemble our list of the most interesting stories in the audio sector. 2024 was hardly quiet.
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Consider supporting your local public media organization today. You’ll be supporting a vital source for news and analysis and great storytelling. #GivingTuesday
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
No paddle needed. Hopefully they taste good.
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Arvid Hokanson @arvidinseattle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
News here - these deals are for existing subs, not just new. www.theverge.com/24306534/bla...
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Max, Hulu, and Paramount Plus are all heavily discounted for Black Friday
Price hikes be damned.
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