On this episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchors Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.
From buzz around the potential return of the Seattle Sonics , to the rising cost of living in Washington and the expansion of the light rail across Lake Washington, this week's biggest headlines raised lots of questions and piqued a lot of curiosity.
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchors Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith dive into these topics.Keep reading to learn what was discussed and how you can listen. The episode opens with the NBA's potential return to Seattle. The hosts discuss this week's unanimous vote by the NBA Board of Governors to explore expansion. While not a final guarantee, the tone from Commissioner Adam Silver suggests Seattle is a frontrunner, largely due to its tech-driven economy and the existing infrastructure of Climate Pledge Arena.The conversation then shifts to a recent study that ranked Washington as the fifth most expensive state in the country. The hosts note that prices for basic essentials, like housing and groceries, are rising faster in Washington than in other states like California. The hosts also note a significant net loss of residents who are fleeing the state for more affordable regions.The episode concludes with the launch of the Two Line light rail service, which finally connects Seattle and the Eastside over Lake Washington. The hosts highlight the potential for reduced traffic congestion and discuss the Bellevue police's Blu Unit dedicated to station security.Seattle News Weekly is a podcast that goes in depth and gives context to the stories that matter to the western Washington community. Check back every Thursday for a new episode on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Amazon Music, TuneIn and Audible or YouTube.Where is Jonathan Hoang? WA man with autism disappeared 1 year agoAs fuel prices rise, WA farmers face mounting challengesPolice say WA man shoots kid in the chest for throwing a water balloonSeattle high-rises connected by decommissioned Boeing 747 fuselageSCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot countingTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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