Derek Wang

First post. That time when Ken Daneyko and Scott Stevens brought the Stanley Cup to Emeril. #NJDevils

Many platforms use your data to train AI. Here’s how to opt out. www.eff.org/pages/i-wan...

As a non daily rider of Washington State Ferries, today might be the first day where I am appreciating having signed up for updates on all ferry runs. Wowza, what a mess. Hope everyone is doing ok.

Pretty sure this was a qualified hot take on a recent @lawfaremedia.org pod. Prescient.

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Postal Service cannot place new restrictions on ballot mail before the Nov. 3 General Election. Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/4gS16LY

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While we wait to see how the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the Trump administration's hopes of restricting mail-in voting, I really appreciated this story by the @washingtonstatestandard.com about the current thinking of local elections officials. www.kuow.org/elections/20...

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...

For more information and to register for recreation programs, please visit my blog: Wilson.Seattle.gov/2026/09/01/mayor-wilson-announces-free-drop-in-recreation-programs-during-potential-sps-teacher-strike/

Really appreciated @caseyworks.bsky.social’s reporting on this story. My heart breaks for everyone involved. www.kuow.org/crime/2026-0...

If Seattle public school teachers do strike on Wednesday, the city of Seattle just announced free drop-in centers. More here. wilson.seattle.gov/2026/09/01/m...

Seattle's public schools are supposed to have their first day of classes tomorrow, Wednesday, 9/2. But we might not know until midnight whether classes will start on time. More from KUOW's Noel Gasca. www.kuow.org/education/20...

NEW: The girlfriend of the suspected Spokane arsonist, Aaron Farinacci, told me she had no idea about any previous behavior with fire until he spoke to a therapist about it. Plus, court records shed some more light on his mental health. Here’s what we know: www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

Two Seattle residents have filed a recall petition against Mayor Katie Wilson, alleging she's “derelict in her duties for public safety of the city of Seattle.”

So cool

We're learning more about the circumstances surrounding last month's shooting at Seattle Center. KUOW's Esmy Jimenez reports that a 20-year-old who was arrested on charges unrelated to the shooting was a friend of a 19-year-old who died. www.kuow.org/crime/2026-0...

Visitors to Seattle's Ballard Locks got a rare experience: A sighting of orcas in Salmon Bay. But these likely weren't local orcas.

As wildfires continue to ravage East and Central Washington, Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday unveiled a new emergency proclamation that suspends a number of state laws for residents affected by the blazes.

"It's apocalyptic," said Steve Moyer, a firefighter with the Moses Lake Fire Department. "I don't know how anyone didn't die in this neighborhood, that we know of yet. This is sad for everyone."

The man charged in setting one of the three wildfires that are threatening Spokane also admitted to police that he set previous fires. KUOW’s Paige Browning covered the suspect’s arraignment and contributed to this story. www.opb.org/article/2026...

Residents in some neighborhoods of Spokane are returning to their homes after fires tore through the north part of the city earlier this week.

One of the fires currently raging around Spokane is likely arson. The sheriff made an arrest last night. Here’s a view from the ground with reporter Anna King with the NW News Network.

As the air quality in Western Washington degrades due to wildfire smoke, a reminder of this helpful video from Seattle area public health officials on how to make your own air filter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FoM...

First time visiting Anchorage. I like it already.

🚨BREAKING: A federal appeals court revived USPS’ ability to move forward with Trump’s anti-mail voting rule. The rule would mandate new federal checks before mail ballots are sent to voters

Loved this round-up by NPR of excellent photo coverage of this year's men's World Cup tourney. Was super psyched to see KUOW's Megan Farmer's work amongst those that were highlighted. www.npr.org/sections/the...

A King County Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday that Seattle's Denny Blaine park can remain open but the city has to develop a plan to address lewd behavior. Story by Amy Radil and Anna Boiko-Weyrauch. www.kuow.org/crime/2026-0...

What started in Seattle as a day of loud, patriotic jubilation for the U.S. ended in ninety minutes of tepid soccer by the Americans.

Mullets, overalls, and body paint for Team USA

Really digging KUOW's newest podcast hosted by my colleague Gabriel Spitzer, Pocket Science. First episode helps explain astrobiological research that's being done at the University of Washington, including with some gizmos called diamond anvils. More here! www.kuow.org/podcasts/poc...

Members of the group Black Legacy Homeowners have asked the Seattle City Council for relief from aggressive phone calls making lowball offers on their homes. The council considers options this week.

Thread below from KUOW's Casey Martin, who also reported on the tensions leading up to tonight's Pride match. Casey's story for NPR is here: www.npr.org/2026/06/26/n...

Darn it. This coulda been super cool for the #SeaKraken www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

A Western Washington man was arrested Friday in connection with a plot to attack the White House on President Donald Trump’s birthday.

Even after a shutout loss, Australian soccer fans said they were having too much fun in Seattle to be disappointed.    “It's a weird thing to say in a big competition like this, but this is the best defeat you could ask for.”  www.kuow.org/stories/seat...

Australia lost 2-0 today, but you couldn't tell from the fans in Seattle today.

Morning sky is especially pretty today

This is seriously f-ed up. (Thanks to my colleague Kim Malcolm, KUOW’s All Things Considered Host and a Canadian, for flagging this travesty. Yet one more reason to cue up more Skinny Puppy.) www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/w...

Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says reut.rs/4vaPTLd

Tax revenue will get a $95.8 million boost, according to economic projections commissioned by Visit Seattle. But local governments and agencies are already spending more than they’ll get back in taxes, according to KUOW’s tabulation.

FIFA has u-turned on a u-turn. Some water bottles will be allowed at World Cup stadiums this summer, but the new rules does not yet apply to venues in Mexico. @adamcrafton.bsky.social with more details (free to read):

Really appreciated this story from the Seattle Times about the family of the slain transgender UW student. “'When she was transitioning, I said, ‘Juniper, wherever you go, I will go with you,’" her mom said. The suspect is undergoing a competency evaluation. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

As a New Jersey native with hopes of visiting Iceland before it’s too late, this is so good.

Can totally relate.

So thankful for the work of many of my journalist colleagues across different outlets and media for their coverage of last week’s deadly implosion in Longview. Big thanks to @olympiajoe.bsky.social for talking to us today.

Suggest you consider bookmarking this from Lawfare.

A very packed Sound Transit meeting today as the board considers the future of ST3, and whether they can fulfill promised expansion including into Ballard.

Oh man, so bummed by this.