Powell Murder-Suicide, And Troubled Waters In The Puget Sound

Podcast Episode Summary

Fire Kills Father And Two Sons In Graham Police are investigating what they say is an intentional murder–suicide connected to a high–profile missing person's case. It happened near Graham, Washington, Sunday. The suspect, Josh Powell, and his two young sons were found dead in their home after a blaze.

Education Reform Bills House Education Chair Sharon Tomiko Santos is taking heat for refusing to let so–called education reform bills go to a vote of the state Legislature. The biggest sticking point is a charter school proposal. Seattle Democratic Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos joins us.

Seattle's New Plan For Immigrant Services The City of Seattle is poised to join several major cities in its response to a growing foreign–born population. Today, the City Council is set to approve a new Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, on par with other city departments. KUOW's Liz Jones reports.

Tougher Building Codes To Reduce Rainwater Run–Off Pollution Most of the pollution in Puget Sound comes from rainwater carrying oil, grease and other pollutants. Environmentalists are pushing for tougher building standards to reduce the problem, but are running into opposition from developers. Robert McClure from Investigate West joins us.