Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…

First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side.

And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington’s Makah tribe.

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SeaTac Airport expects big crowds this weekend, Seattle battery manufacturer fined for exposing employees to toxic lead dust, and the Mariners unveil Ichiro statue, which immediately breaks.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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This week…

Washington's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry.

A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times.

And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags?

Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.

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