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The private ambulance contractor for the Seattle Fire Department paid nearly $1.4 million last year for violating the terms of its contract with Seattle and arriving late to calls. American Medical Response provides basic life support ambulance services.
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Saxophonist Jim Pepper brought his Native American heritage to the fore with his memorable composition "Witchi Tia To." The late saxophonist is heard playing it on this week's show. We will also hear music by Tall & Small featuring saxophonist Pete Christlieb and trombonist Linda Small.
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New Oregon regulations allow recreational crabbers to catch triple the number of invasive green crabs from the state's bays and inlets. It’s part of a concerted effort to eradicate the invasive crustaceans — which are known to compete with native crabs for food. -
In the second installment of Aux Cord Privileges, KNKX Arts and Culture Reporter Grace Madigan talks with Da Qween who was passed the aux cord by Tacoma musician Shaina Shepherd. Da Qween talks about their path to hip-hop and making the decision to put their queerness on full display as a rapper.
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Organizations in Alaska have gotten creative in trying to help voters understand how to cast their ballot in the state's first ranked voting election on Aug. 16. Those efforts have included mock elections featuring drag performers and videos detailing how the system works.
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The 4th Congressional District in Washington state is a land of snow-capped volcanic peaks and lush irrigated apple orchards. It’s also home to U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump and then won his next election.
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Among highlights on this week's episode is a 1989 recording of the Bud Shank Quintet playing music by David Peck, who was pianist in Bud's Northwest group. This recording was made at Fort Worden Theatre in Port Townsend. -
jazzalley.com/The unstoppable conguero and bandleader Poncho Sanchez is back touring with plans for a biographical book and film, plus an upcoming album.
Jazz Caliente
- Cuban jazz giants Chucho Valdes and Paquito D'Rivera back together with new album and tour
- Jazz Caliente salutes three influential musicians born on July 16
- Jazz Caliente celebrates a birthday and a 4-star review
- Spanish Harlem Orchestra bandleader Oscar Hernandez on the new album 'Imágenes Latinas'
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